The backlash is now official.

The PI.com reports that, inspired by the paid sick leave debate and "this overemphasis on bicyclists," a new group, the Seattle Republican Association, has formed to advocate on city issues.

Board members include past King County GOP chairman Michael Young, current and recent city GOP legislative district chairs Andy MacDonald and Ross Marzolf, former state legislator Warren Peterson, former U.S. Dept. of Labor official Walter Liang and Washington Federation of Republican Women director Kristi Brown.