1.  Re: Dow Constantine running for KC Exec (see a special "Early Morning Fizz" below), here's  Constantine's official announcement. He seems really nervous. 

2. Don't miss PubliCola TV, Chris K.'s report from DC, posted over the weekend. 

3. Reminder: This Wednesday there's a public meeting in Seattle about the bill being sponsored by Rep. Sharon Nelson's (D-34, West Seattle, Vashon Island) to allow increased density around transit hubs. 

4.  Erica C. Barnett had this over on Slog on Friday afternoon: Green developer Greg Smith says he's not running for mayor.