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Nickels' Statement Draws Heat From Progressive Opponent

author: simahoyo
Mar 11, 2005 00:49

Mayor Nickels recently refered to himself as the CEO of Seattle, which drew this comment from Christal Wood, a 10 year peace and social justice activist, "I have such a problem with Greg Nickels and his policies, and he deserves an opponent."

While others are waiting for someone to run against Greg Nickels, the unpopular mayor of Seattle, a 36 year old veteran candidate has stepped in as the only opponent to date.

Mayor Nickels recently refered to himself as the CEO of Seattle, which drew this comment from Christal Wood, a 10 year peace and social justice activist, "I have such a problem with Greg Nickels and his policies, and he deserves an opponent."

Nickels has been criticized for dissolving the Department of Neighborhood, pushing favoritism toward Paul Allen's South Lake Union Business developement, failing to work with community leaders to comply with neighborhood planning, while doing little to nothing to support small businesses.

Wood has already drawn the endorsement of the Progressive Party of Washington, as well as a number of other activists and other Seattleites. Her web page, due to be complete by March 15th, is located at  http://www.christalwoodformayor.org

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