Just a short one today: Whitehouse.gov runs on drupa. Drupal, a free and open source CMS. co.thurston.wa.us, olympiawa.gov, trlib.org don’t.
Month: October 2009
Elaine’s take on the ENA city council candidate forum
For me (I dropped off my ballot this morning) this is an interesting read, but unfortunately came too late to help me make my decision. This is especially interesting for the candidates I didn’t vote for. Take Tony Sermonti: Sermonti in a snazzy suit. (Note to Sermonti: I think Oly is not so much a…
If there is no surge in shipping in Puget Sound, then what “overflow” would Olympia catch?
One of the reason’s the Olympian supports Jeff Davis is his understanding that Olympia would catch some extra work from other ports: Where Davis tops Peeler, in our estimation, is his optimistic vision for the Port of Olympia – from the shipping operation to the marina, and from the airport and to industrial property. As…
Push poll out there against R-71
Literally just got a push poll against R-71 on the phone a few minutes ago from an organization called “FPIW Action” (their phone number is 888-314-9416). Here are my quickly taken notes from the poll: The opening statement was negatively couched description of the state law, that while technically true gave was written to prompt…
The Thurston County political campaign kiss of death
What’s the best way to lose an election in Thurston County, even if you have more resources than your opponent? Run over a dog during a parade? No. Yell at someone when you’re out doorbelling? I’ve actually heard about this happening, and that person didn’t win, but still no. Have an outside group spend tons…
Thurston County chamber off track (more copied forum thoughts)
Ahem. AHHH Hem!!! Why are candidates for the Olympia City Council, appearing at a forum in sprawling Lacey at the Worthington Center sponsored by the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce? Do they really expect Olympia residents to attend? The Thurston County Chamber still doesn’t understand that we have three separate cities in this county –…
Sermonti’s billboard and ugly politics in Olympia
City of Olympia by Dreamjung at flickr:I’m technically violating the rules over at facebook by pointing this out, but someone tore down Tony Sermonti’s billboard Thursday night. From what the Sermonti posted up on his account last night, the police are investigating. This is the latest in the trail of ugly politics in Olympia. Since…
Telford withdraws endorsement of Davis for Port
Via email: I made a mistake. This is to announce that I have rescinded my endorsement of Jeff Davis for the Port of Olympia Commission. From the beginning I was uncomfortable with how independent Jeff could be as an active member of the Longshoremen’s Union. He tried to provide assurance by promising to excuse himself…
Ken Balsley says firemen, cops abandoned posts during an earthquake, firemen shoot back
In this post outlining what he calls a new aristocracy (apparently making sure front line government workers don’t get sick during a pandemic is not a good thing) Ken makes this seemingly off-hand reference: Government was unable to function because its employees had gone home – – fire fighters, police, emergency services, many had left…