Morning Fizz
At Odds with God's Platform
1. While a state budget office analysis of the both liquor privatization initiatives estimated a big loss in local revenue yesterday
, both studies also came with a pretty big disclaimer that isn't getting much attention: The calculations did not take into account the revenue gains from new B&O taxes.
On pages 3 and 4 of the state's reports on I-1100 and I-1105 respectively, it says,
2. Conservative and outspoken Bothell pastor Joe Fuiten, known for his crusades against gay marriage, has released his list of primary picks. No surprise, he's going for GOPers like hardline social conservative John Koster in the 2nd U.S. Congressional District against Democratic U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen and for conservatives Jim Johnson and Richard Sanders in the state supreme court races.
Surprise, though. Fuiten also endorsed moderate Republican Steve Litzow, a candidate for state senate in the 41st legislative district. Litzow, as we noted in May, has been endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice Washington.
The Reagan Wing, a local conservative blog that's upset with Fuiten for also endorsing Dino Rossi because they don't believe Rossi is strongly pro-life, seized on the Litzow endorsement as evidence that Fuiten is not to be trusted
Here's what The Reagan Wing had to say about the Litzow endorsement:
The post ends, ominously: "To be continued…"
3. Morning Fizz took a KING-5/SurveyUSA robopoll last night that focused on U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and her Republican challenger, Dino Rossi. After asking some standard questions about health care (we don't think it went far enough), financial reform (totally watered down), and the war in Afghanistan, the poll focused in on Murray and Rossi. The questions, paraphrased:
4. When former Mayor Greg Nickels started pushing density and allowing taller building heights (an agenda that is coming to fruition these days all over the city), he appeased antsy neighbors by simultaneously cracking down on clubs and nightlife.
Mayor Mike McGinn is doing a similar dance. To appease neighbors in the wake of his pro- nightlife proposal (which includes a call to let bars serve and stay open later), he announced city funding for a poop cleanup program for Belltown yesterday, telling reporters: "To the extent that you have human waste, feces, vomit, urine, and a complaint about cleaning it up, we will have a quick response to that."
There you have it party goers. Feel like relieving yourself in the street? The city will clean up after you.
The mayor added: "I know you guys want to talk about this stuff because you get to say the mayor says words like 'pee' and 'poop'."
5. Describing a controversial proposal to reduce N. 125th St. from four lanes to three and add bike lanes and pedestrian crosswalks—a project many nearby residents oppose because it would require removing a lane of car parking for ten blocks—SDOT spokesman Rick Sheridan gave two major reasons for adding bike and pedestrian improvements on the street.
First, average speeds on that section of 125th are "in excess of posted limits," endangering cyclists and pedestrians. Second, 51 percent of collisions on that stretch result in injuries, compared to 33 percent citywide.
"Slowing speeds will reduce collision severity, making the roadway more accommodating for vulnerable users like pedestrians and bicyclists."
6. Nerds unite on Primary night. We're having an election party at the 5 Point Cafe at 5th and Denny.
Sponsors of the nerdy night include: Northwest Passage, Strategies 360, the Washington Bus, and Sound View Strategies.
On pages 3 and 4 of the state's reports on I-1100 and I-1105 respectively, it says,
“Approximately 38 cities and towns impose a local B&O tax. Because it is not known where liquor distributor and liquor retailer licensees will locate, the amount of revenue generated from local B&O tax is indeterminate and not included in the estimate.”
2. Conservative and outspoken Bothell pastor Joe Fuiten, known for his crusades against gay marriage, has released his list of primary picks. No surprise, he's going for GOPers like hardline social conservative John Koster in the 2nd U.S. Congressional District against Democratic U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen and for conservatives Jim Johnson and Richard Sanders in the state supreme court races.
Surprise, though. Fuiten also endorsed moderate Republican Steve Litzow, a candidate for state senate in the 41st legislative district. Litzow, as we noted in May, has been endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice Washington.
The Reagan Wing, a local conservative blog that's upset with Fuiten for also endorsing Dino Rossi because they don't believe Rossi is strongly pro-life, seized on the Litzow endorsement as evidence that Fuiten is not to be trusted
Here's what The Reagan Wing had to say about the Litzow endorsement:
Mr. Litzow is at odds with the values expressed by The Declaration of Independence. He is at odds with his political party’s platform…he is at odds with God’s platform.
And just last week, Mr. Litzow received another endorsement—the endorsement of Pastor Joe Fuiten.
Any questions?
The post ends, ominously: "To be continued…"
3. Morning Fizz took a KING-5/SurveyUSA robopoll last night that focused on U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and her Republican challenger, Dino Rossi. After asking some standard questions about health care (we don't think it went far enough), financial reform (totally watered down), and the war in Afghanistan, the poll focused in on Murray and Rossi. The questions, paraphrased:
Which candidate understands your concerns?
Which would make better decisions about the federal budget?
Which would better represent the interests of veterans?
Which would be more effective at securing federal funding for Washington State?
If one of the candidates promised to secure federal earmarks for the state, would that make you more or less likely to vote for them?
and
Which better shares your values on social issues?
4. When former Mayor Greg Nickels started pushing density and allowing taller building heights (an agenda that is coming to fruition these days all over the city), he appeased antsy neighbors by simultaneously cracking down on clubs and nightlife.
Mayor Mike McGinn is doing a similar dance. To appease neighbors in the wake of his pro- nightlife proposal (which includes a call to let bars serve and stay open later), he announced city funding for a poop cleanup program for Belltown yesterday, telling reporters: "To the extent that you have human waste, feces, vomit, urine, and a complaint about cleaning it up, we will have a quick response to that."
There you have it party goers. Feel like relieving yourself in the street? The city will clean up after you.
The mayor added: "I know you guys want to talk about this stuff because you get to say the mayor says words like 'pee' and 'poop'."
5. Describing a controversial proposal to reduce N. 125th St. from four lanes to three and add bike lanes and pedestrian crosswalks—a project many nearby residents oppose because it would require removing a lane of car parking for ten blocks—SDOT spokesman Rick Sheridan gave two major reasons for adding bike and pedestrian improvements on the street.
First, average speeds on that section of 125th are "in excess of posted limits," endangering cyclists and pedestrians. Second, 51 percent of collisions on that stretch result in injuries, compared to 33 percent citywide.
"Slowing speeds will reduce collision severity, making the roadway more accommodating for vulnerable users like pedestrians and bicyclists."
6. Nerds unite on Primary night. We're having an election party at the 5 Point Cafe at 5th and Denny.
Sponsors of the nerdy night include: Northwest Passage, Strategies 360, the Washington Bus, and Sound View Strategies.
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