A laundry list of things (mostly) political + Capitol Hill, Seattle.

• Hughes for Congress campaign kick-off: The party starts at Vermillion tonight. We met the young challenger to Jim McDermott for a seat in congress at Kaladi Brothers back in May.

The Andrew Hughes for Congress Campaign is hosting “A Spirited Start” campaign kick-off TONIGHT. The Hughes Campaign is inviting its supporters to celebrate the bright future of the 7th Congressional District and toss back some fresh ideas with their future congressman.

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When:  Tuesday, June 26th, 6:30PM – 10:30PM
Where: Vermillion – Art Gallery | Wine Bar on Capitol Hill
              1508 11th Ave (between Pike St. & Pine St) Seattle 

Vermillion Art Gallery is a refined, urban, contemporary venue described by The Stranger as “a place that possesses the massive virtue of being wonderful without trying too hard.”

The Hughes Campaign will provide beer, wine and food, with free booze for all members of the press!  Top local jazz superstars Ryan Burns Trio will be performing followed by DJ Kid Charlemagne

 

• Jay Inslee Capitol Hill Street Party: It’ll cost you $100 to party with the guberanatorial candidate in the Melrose Studios facility Wednesday night.
• Library Bond Pro and Con: A CHS community post shares the pro and con discussions over the upcoming library bond held at a recent meeting of the East District Council.
• TimeBanking: Not necessarily political but would certainly be a shock to the system: 

You can help establish a timebank that allows neighbors to exchange services and receive services from other members of the timebank. Timebanks are successfully running across the nation and around the world.  New software innovations and experience by local community members make it scalable with minimum administration, so we can focus on helping one another. 

Tonight at 7p at Council House on 17th Ave.

• 43rd Dems Endorsements: Last month, the 43rd District Democrats announced their endorsements via Facebook:

Referendum 74 (Marriage Equality): YES

I-502 (Marijuana Legalization): YES (previously endorsed)

I-1185 (Tim Eyman-backed initiative): NO

Seattle City Library Levy: YES

John Urquhart, Sheriff

Bill Bowman, King County Superior Court, Position 19

Scott Johnson, King County Superior Court, Position 20

Patrick Oishi, King County Superior Court, Position 24

Elizabeth J. Berns, King County Superior Court, Position 25

Laura Middaugh, King County Superior Court, Position 26

Sean O’Donnell, King County Superior Court, Position 29

Beth Andrus, King County Superior Court, Position 35

Jean Rietschel, King County Superior Court, Position 36

Ken Schubert, King County Superior Court, Position 40

Judy Ramseyer, King County Superior Court, Position 46

Jay Inslee, Governor (previously endorsed)

Kathleen Drew, Secretary of State

Bob Ferguson, Attorney General

Craig Pridemore, Auditor 

Peter Goldmark, Commissioner of Public Lands

Mike Kreidler, Insurance Commisioner

Jim McIntire, Treasurer

Susan Owens, Supreme Court, Position 2

Steve Gonzalez, Supreme Court, Position 8

Bruce Hilyer, Supreme Court, Position 9

Jamie Pedersen, House, 43rd LD, Position 1

Frank Chopp, House, 43rd LD, Position 2

Barack Obama, President

Maria Cantwell, U.S. Senate

Jim McDermott, U.S. House, 7th District

Adam Smith, U.S. House, 9th District