A cynic “might” conclude Sound Transit CEO Rogoff’s decision
to host a political fundraiser for County Executive Dow Constantine’s upcoming
re-election was in response to Constantine’s part in his selection in 2015. Constantine has to be pleased
Rogoff has continued to emphasize light rail as the answer to the areas
transportation crisis, whether or not that played any part in his
selection.
Especially since Rogoff's claims regarding light rail led to ST3 approval
mean major efforts will soon begin on the Constantine Sound Transit Board goal
for a light rail spine between Everett and Tacoma along I-5 corridor and across
Lake Washington through Bellevue to Redmond. Rogoff will play a major roll in deciding how $54
billion will be spent over the next 25 years, mostly on the light rail
spine.
It’s “possible” some of those “other transportation leaders” invited to the fundraiser might be interested in “participating” in that effort. Construction companies have been known to support Republicans while their labor unions support Democrats. Both may feel a significant contribution to the Constantine campaign “wouldn’t hurt”. Sound Transit Board members as well as Sound Transit employees “may” feel the same way.
It’s “possible” some of those “other transportation leaders” invited to the fundraiser might be interested in “participating” in that effort. Construction companies have been known to support Republicans while their labor unions support Democrats. Both may feel a significant contribution to the Constantine campaign “wouldn’t hurt”. Sound Transit Board members as well as Sound Transit employees “may” feel the same way.
It’s almost enough to goad me to
file (for the 6th time) as a candidate. Again, accepting no contributions and with no desire to win,
but to use the voters pamphlet to point out that the disruption from initial light rail construction not only didn’t need to happen, it will only get worse, and when completed will do little to reduce congestion on the area's major roadways. The only way to do that is to use part of ST3 funds, not on Prop 1 extensions, but to add thousands of parking stalls with bus connections to where commuters wish to go. Also use ST3 funds to expedite light rail to West Seattle and Ballard, light rail extensions that would reduce Seattle area congestion. My hope is someone far better than me to articulate those improvements will choose to do so.
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