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Korean Americans Strickland and Ryu vie for political seats

November 5, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Cindy Ryu earned the distinction of being the first female Korean American mayor in the United State two years ago when she was elected as Shoreline’s mayor.

This year, Marilyn Strickland, born in Seoul, may follow up on Ryu’s accomplishment by becoming Tacoma’s mayor.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2009, Bob Ferguson, Cindy Ryu, Jim Merritt, King County Council, Korean American, Marilyn Strickland, Northwest Asian Weekly, Shari Tracey, Shoreline City Council, United States, Vol 28 No 46 | November 7 - November 13

Editorial: Lessons to take away from this year’s political candidates

November 5, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Wow! And we thought that this year’s elections would pale in comparison to last year’s exciting presidential race.

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2009, Asian Americans, Betty Patu, Dow Constantine, Editorial Lessons, Japanese American Lloyd Hara, Jim Merritt, Joe Mallahan, King County Executive, Korean American, Marilyn Strickland, Mayor Cindy Ryu, Mike McGinn, Seattle City Mayor, Shari Tracey, Susan Hutchison, Vol 28 No 46 | November 7 - November 13

The election outcomes

November 5, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Results as of press time on Wednesday night, Nov. 4

Initiative Measure No. 1033
66.72 percent NO to 33.28 percent YES

Referendum Measure No. 71
66.59 percent APPROVED to 33.41 percent REJECTED

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: 2009, APPROVED, Bob Rosenberger, David Doud, Janie Lee, Jim Merritt, Joe Mallahan, King County Executive, Marilyn Strickland, Pete Holmes, REJECTED, Rob Holland, Shari Tracey, Susan Hutchison, Tom Albro, Vol 28 No 46 | November 7 - November 13, Wilson Chin, YES

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