
Politics
New progressive PAC backs Alexis Rinck’s Seattle council campaign
The Progressive People Power PAC says it’s fundraising to “fight fire with fire” against businesses that support conservative-leaning candidates.
The Progressive People Power PAC says it’s fundraising to “fight fire with fire” against businesses that support conservative-leaning candidates.
Progressive challenger Rinck beat incumbent Councilmember Tanya Woo for the Position 8 seat by nearly 12%, but will her lead hold in the general?
With 103,933 votes counted, progressive challenger Rinck has netted 46.8% of the vote and incumbent Councilmember Woo has 41.6%.
Tanya Woo, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Saunatina Sanchez and Tariq Yusuf are vying to finish the final 13 months of the citywide Position 8 term.
The levy would fund about 30% of SDOT’s budget and supports road paving, bridge repair, sidewalk construction, bike lanes and more.