Video Voter's Guide for King County and the Port of Seattle for the 2007 General Election

This online Video Voter's Guide enables you to hear directly from the candidates and issues in the countywide races that appear on your primary ballot, to help you make informed choices. You can also view streaming video of the Video Voters Guide for the city of Seattle.

Each candidate or proponent is allowed to present a two-minute statement. They appear in the same order as they will on your ballot.

These streaming videos require the free version of Real Player. If you have problems opening the files, try upgrading your version of Real Player.

The Video Voters Guides for King County and City of Seattle races are also being cablecast at various times on King County Television, on cable channel 22, and on cable channel 21 in Seattle and several other local cities. Check the online schedule for King County Television.

You can also read a text transcript of all the candidate statements in King County races.

The Video Voters' Guide is produced by the King County Elections Section and the Seattle Ethics & Elections Commission. The candidate statements were taped at the studios of The Seattle Channel, with post-production services by King County Television.

King County Offices

Introduction – Information about the Voter's Guide

Prosecuting Attorney – Information about the Prosecuting Attorney position
Bill Sherman (D)
Dan Satterberg (R)

County Assessor – Information about the Assessor position
Scott Noble (D)
Jim Nobles (R)

County Council – Information about the Council

County Council District No. 2
Larry Gossett (D)

County Council District No. 4
Larry Phillips (D)

County Council District No. 6
Richard Pope (D)
Jane Hague (R)

County Council District No. 8
Dow Constantine (D)
John Potter (R) - This candidate was unable or chose not to provide a video statement.

Port of Seattle – Information about the Port of Seattle

Commissioner - Position 2
Gael Tarleton
Bob Edwards

Commissioner - Position 5
Alec Fisken
Bill Bryant

King County Initiative 25
King County Charter Amendment regarding County Director of Elections
• Statement For
• Statement Against

King County Proposition No. 1
Medic One Emergency Medical Services
• Statement For
• Statement Against not provided

Sound Transit and RTID Proposition No. 1
Regional Roads & Transit System
• Statement For
• Statement Against

Ending Statement