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2023 is a good beginning for Seattle

January 23, 2023 By Admin

“Yes!” was how I reacted when socialist Kshama Sawant announced on Jan. 19 that she’s not running for reelection for the Seattle City Council.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2023, JANUARY 23 – JANUARY 29, Kshama Sawant

Votes are in — Hara, Singh, Gregerson defeated

November 5, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The votes were tallied Nov. 3-4, and the results regarding the API community were: John Lee lost to Davina Duerr for the City of Bothell Council Position No. 2. Lee received 39% of the vote. Hira Singh lost to Tina Budell for the City of Kent Council Position No. 1. Singh received 34% of the […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2015, API, Bruce Harrell, Hira Singh, Hiroshi Eto, John Lee, John Wilson, King County Assessor, Kshama Sawant, Lloyd Hara, Pamela Banks, Peter Kwon, Vandana Slatter, Vol 34 No 46 | November 7 - November 13

On your ballot…

October 22, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

John Lee is running for Council Position #6 in Bothell. He grew up in Bothell, is a former UW Husky and obtained his MBA from Seattle University. According to his campaign website, John is concerned with the issues that come with growth in Bothell and supports building infrastructure to keep up with growing needs. He […]

Filed Under: Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2015, Board Member, Christine Gregoire, Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Hiroshi Eto, Incumbent Bruce Harrell, King County Assessor, King County Council, King County Young Democrats, Kshama Sawant, Larry Gossett, Peter Kwon, Punjabi School, Seattle City Council Position, Seattle Council, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, Smart Growth America, State Representative, Vol 34 No 44 | October 24 - October 30, Whelan Security

BLOG: A closer look at the candidates

October 22, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Nov. 3 general election is important and exciting. Not only are there Asian American candidates running for offices in several cities and King County, there are issues directly impacting the Asian community. It is the first time after redistricting that voters will decide to elect some new blood to the Seattle City Council. Several […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2015, Asian American, Fred Felleman, John Wilson, Julie Wise, King County Assessor Lloyd Hara, Kshama Sawant, Marion Yoshino, Normandy Park City Council, Pam Banks, Port Commission, Port of Seattle, Publisher's Blog, Seattle City Council Position, Several King County, South King County, Vol 34 No 44 | October 24 - October 30, Zach Hudgins

“Representing our views” — A perspective on how much a flag can have significance

June 25, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Tom Vu Special for Northwest Asian Weekly It was a joyous moment June 22 that the Seattle City council passed the resolution to recognize the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the symbol for the Seattle’s Vietnamese community. Kshama Sawant voted against it with two full pages of argument.  She had strong arguments though.  […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Asian American, Council Chambers, Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Kshama Sawant, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle City Council Photo, Seattle Vietnamese, South Vietnamese, Tom Vu, US, UW, Vol 34 No 27 | June 27 - July 3, language

Will Okamoto run again?

May 22, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly Councilmember John Okamoto invited the ethnic media for a question-and-answer session May 15. Okamoto was recently appointed as councilmember as a replacement for Sally Clark’s seat. The appointment is unusual because Okamoto will not be able to re-apply for re-election after his seven-month term. Q: What do you hope […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, API, Asian Americans, Audrey Buehring, City Council, Councilmember John Okamoto, Councilmember Sawant, John Okamoto, Kshama Sawant, Northwest Asian Weekly, Okamoto Applicants, One America, Pacific Islanders, Peggy Chapman, Sally Clark, Vol 34 No 22 | May 23 - May 29, White House Initiative

Okamoto wins interim City Council seat

April 30, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly The City Council has found a replacement for Sally Clark’s recently vacated position on City Council. John Okamoto was voted in April 27. He was supported by Sally Bagshaw, Tom Rasmussen,  Bruce Harrell, Jean Godden, and Tim Burgess. The other API candidates vying for the position included Sharon Maeda and […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2015, API, Assistant Secretary, Bruce Harrell, Human Resources Department, Human Services, Jean Godden, John Okamoto, Kshama Sawant, Mayor Ed Murray, Nick Licata, Northwest Asian Weekly, Sally Bagshaw, Sally Clark, Sharon Lee, Sharon Maeda, Tim Burgess, Tom Rasmussen, Vol 34 No 19 | May 2 - May 8

2014: A year of highs and lows for Chinatown and the Asian American community

January 5, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Was the Year of the Horse that disastrous for the Asian community? Or are there valuable lessons we can draw to prepare for a better year?

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2014, Asian Americans, Capitol Hill, China Gary Locke, Chinatown International District, ID, Jackson Street, Korean, Kshama Sawant, Louisa Hotel, Nickelsville, Seattle Chinese, Seattle City Council, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, Washington State Supreme Justice Mary Yu, Year of the Horse

BLOG: David vs. Goliath in the battle of $15 wage

May 15, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng David and Goliath showed up at the Seattle City Council’s hearing on the mayoral $15 minimum wage proposal on May 13.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2014, American Dream, Bob Donegan, Kshama Sawant, Mayor Ed Murray, Publisher Ng's blog, Rainier Beach High School, Seattle City Council, Seattle Council, Vol 33 No 21 | May 17 - May 23, poverty

Minority biz reacts to $15 min. wage

May 8, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Seattle Mayor Ed Murray on May 1 proposed a phased-in increase of the minimum wage to $15 an hour over the next seven years — a compromise endorsed by both business and labor that would make the city’s pay baseline the highest in the nation.

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Bob Park, City Council, Craig Dawson, Doris Cassan, Emma Herron, Income Inequality Advisory Committee, Kshama Sawant, Northwest Asian Weekly, Rainier Valley, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, Steve Boyer, Tan Nguyen, Vol 33 No 20 | May 10 - May 16, West Coast Commercial Realty, Yen Lam, poverty

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