Comment from Kathryn Kolan
Time November 17, 2009 at 4:13 pm

I’d love to be considered a part of the McGinn/Seattle team!

Sincerely,

Kathryn Kolan

Comment from Sherry Reynolds
Time November 17, 2009 at 5:33 pm

If you live in Seattle so we are already part of the Seattle team!

I also tweeted to my 1600 followers, blogged, talked about Mike to over 80 neighbors, talked to friends at Sustainable Wallingford, Meaingful Night at the Movies, went to town halls, even rode the bus downtown to a city council announcement yesterday because of Team Mike and Government 2.0.

In addition to creating a database of people who want to “work” for the new administration it would be great if we could also build upon the amazing 2.0 style of volunteering and create a pool of people who simply want to volunteer or help out on projects.

Comment from Cathy Smith
Time November 17, 2009 at 8:27 pm

Will these new City positions be posted to the seattle.gov website to allow current City employees to apply?

Comment from Jon Hoskins
Time November 18, 2009 at 1:41 pm

Its been a few years since Seattle demonstrated a coherent vision that included Environmental Stewardship; Human Development and Economic Development. Looking forward to see what emerges over the next few months.

Comment from Diane Lewis
Time November 19, 2009 at 8:26 am

This is a great beginning – a refreshing new way to approach city government. Mike is right, we do have amazing talent, resources and intellectual capital in this city. I always believe the place to start is with a Mission Statement. Who we are, what we believe, what we are passionate about, our vision for Seattle into the 22nd century. As a native Seattlelite I would say that we are passionately tolerant, deeply inquisitive, kind, comtemplative, environmentally progressive intellectuals committed to the rights of each individual to pursue happiness in their own unique way (as long as it does not infringe on the rights of others).

Comment from misha
Time November 19, 2009 at 9:11 am

Thanks for hearing us & giving voice to ordinary citizen’s concerns. Please keep listening to us & don’t fall prey to the big money donors, out-of-town developers, and corporate interests that have made Seattle increasingly less livable over the last 10 years from what it has been for the previous 20. So-called growth must be ‘green’ and on a human scale

Comment from Elisa Sansalone
Time November 19, 2009 at 9:59 am

As a citizen and a city employee, I am excited to do more for this great city. We need to take more responsibility in the planning and implementing of ideas that make living and working in Seattle better. Count me in!

Comment from Michael
Time November 19, 2009 at 4:07 pm

Another City Employee interested and able to make a contribution to several of the issues and programs covered during the campaign.

It’s a new dawn.

Comment from Tom
Time November 20, 2009 at 8:02 pm

@ Sherry Reynolds and “In addition to creating a database of people who want to “work” for the new administration it would be great if we could also build upon the amazing 2.0 style of volunteering and create a pool of people who simply want to volunteer or help out on projects”: EXCELLENT IDEA!! Cf. Bellevue, which takes advantage of thousands of hours of skilled volunteer time every year to deliver municipal services. This has two key benefits: (1) it enables the City to provide a more comprehensive range of services at a lower cost to taxpayers; and (2) it fosters a strong sense of civic ownership and engagement among the volunteers, which spreads synergistically in the neighborhoods, community centers and homeowners’ associations. I think Seattle could also benefit tremendously from a wide-ranging volunteer program in multiple departments, spearheaded from and coordinated by the Mayor’s office.

Comment from Danielbretzke
Time November 21, 2009 at 2:16 pm

I really like the idea of being able to contribute ideas and ways to improve the way our government operates. Thanks

Comment from Pennie O’Grady
Time December 1, 2009 at 10:49 pm

I am so grateful to begin a new year with such a promising new approach to city government! So far, this looks like the vision I’ve held for Seattle ever since I arrived from the “rust belt” in 1990. Seattle is wealthy in far more ways than material. It’s about time we honor the wealth of creative ideas in our neighborhoods, community groups, NGOs, small businesses, etc. Thank you, Mike and all the team!

Comment from Matthew Tennant
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:38 am

It is a new dawn, I believe moving the Majors office into a 2.0 style will bring new excitement and energy.

I’ve been trying to get in contact with someone about being involved in the new administration or at least starting to volunteer my time but haven’t been successful in connecting with anyone.

Comment from Jama Musse
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:28 pm

Hi Ms. Thomas,

I am very delighted to see the new mayor elect trying to get acquainted with the Seattleite’s immigrant and refugee populations. Often, these folks do come with enthusiastic approach to contributing toward the small business and entrepreneurship community that pose a mindset to excel. Although, on the other hand, a handful of these refugees came as less fortunate and tend to seek a socially and culturally appropriate service and support in order to integrate in the mainstream promptly. It is very true that these folks assume self-sufficiency sooner than later. Hence, creating a safety net and/or support system that address this unmet needs is extremely vital.

Our outgoing Mayor Nickels’ administration has done a marvelous job to create office within the city to address and respond the unique needs of the immigrant population. In the face of the budget adversity within the city and in our state, the need to address the real challenge of this diverse immigrant communities is still a challenge that awaits the new mayor elect.

Given the pledge and assurance made by the Mr. McGinnis, council member elects, we hope that Seattle’s forgotten immigrant and refugee communities will come into new era of intense future.

Jama Musse, Founder/Executive Director
East African Community Development Council

Comment from Terrance
Time December 9, 2009 at 8:18 pm

Dear Mayor McGinn;
I would love to hug a few trees for you, but I’ll probably be so stowed up from the cold with no heat or lights. Thanks Seattle City Council for approving 13,8 percent rate for Seattle City Light. Either give up eating or heat and light, we can’t have both. Thanks again Seattle City Council.
Very Truly Yours;
Terrance R Schulze

Comment from BILL NAHALEA
Time December 16, 2009 at 10:43 am

Aloha Mr Mayor,
I was very exciting when you Won! I had a chance
to watch you in action You are The Mayor of the
People! TRUE BLUE! I hope you can help The
Pacific Islander Community in building a great
bridge to unite all communities.

The Pacific Islander Community is a Strong
base of People that have joined together
to keep & unite our cultures through events
concerts, workshops,seminars. For me I
keep the community abreast what is happening
through my Contemporary Hawaiian TV Show
that I produce every Thursday at 7:30pm(LIVE)
and a Repeat TV Show on Monday at 3pm

My TV Show Can be watched On Comcast Ch 77
and Broadstripe Media Ch 23 and Streaming
LIVE! http://www.scantv.org. And I’m hoping that One
Day I could have you on my TV Show

Welcome Mr Mayor to The Pacific Islander Community.. ALOHA & MAHALO

Bill Nahalea
Television Producer & Businessman