Last week we had a great time visiting neighborhoods all over South and West Seattle with the first half of our “Bike With Mike” tour of the city. We saw many different parts of Seattle, talking to people about what makes their neighborhoods exciting, and hearing about the issues they face.

This Sunday, we’ll set out [...]

From day one, running for Seattle City Council has been an incredible experience. One of the things I have enjoyed most is the opportunity to spend time getting to know people in every part of the city. Every one of Seattle’s neighborhoods has something different to offer. The chance to find out what makes each [...]

In the last two days, our campaign has received endorsements from many of Seattle’s unions, including the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Locals 6, 775, 925, and 1199; Teamsters Locals 174, 117, and 763; the Joint Council of Teamsters No. 28; and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 15.
This is great news [...]

I am proud to announce here my support for domestic partnership rights and the effort to approve referendum 71. The domestic partnership bill is a critical step toward full equality for same-sex couples, and I hope you will join me in pledging to vote for this measure.
Washington Families Standing Together, a coalition of organizations [...]

We’re honored to announce that the 37th District Democrats of south Seattle have endorsed Mike in his race for Seattle City Council position 8.
Many many thanks to Darryl Smith and Dick Burkhart, who spoke on Mike’s behalf, and to Bridgette Maryman for her support.

Join us this Saturday at Theo Chocolates in Fremont to celebrate our official campaign kickoff!
There will be food, drink, and live music, along with a short program featuring several guest speakers.
Saturday, June 6   7-9PM
Theo Chocolates, 3400 Phinney Ave N in Fremont
CLICK HERE to for more details and to RSVP.
Hope to see you there!

This Thursday, Seattle has the chance to show the government and the country how much we care about global warming.  The Obama Administration has proposed an historic finding that greenhouses gases pose a threat to public health and welfare, and is taking public comment as it considers how to move forward with regulations.  Only two [...]

It’s crucial to have young people interested in politics and I am happy to contribute to that. The campaign is proud to welcome a new intern, Eli, to our team. Eli is a high school senior and has been involved with politics since his sophomore year. He joined the YMCA Youth and Government program, writing [...]

Start your weekend off with a mock forum and some O’Brien family hospitality. Think of some tough questions and Mike will answer them. It’s a great chance for you to bring your favorite issues to the table, and great practice for Mike.
As always, food and drink will be provided.
Friday 5/1, 5-7PM. [...]

“For every job that we create in Seattle, we must create an appropriate unit of housing to match it.”
This simple idea is central to Mike’s vision for the future of our city, and he’d love to hear what you think.  Join us this Friday, April 3, for the latest of our weekly get-togethers at O’Brien [...]