According to the latest numbers, the silly, non-binding "advisory" ballot on replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct has the tunnel measure with a 70% no vote and the rebuild measure with a more modest 55% no vote.
Gov. Christine Gregoire, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels and King County Executive Ron Sims held a joint new conference today at which the Governor announced the state will begin $915 million of work this summer to shore up the existing Alaskan Way Viaduct - presumably while everyone figures out what positions they intend to stake-out going forward.
The PI has a priceless picture of the three officials - Gregoire at the podium, and an obviously unhappy Nickels and Sims behind her.
This just begs for a caption contest...
[Cross Posted at http://www.airfoil.net]
Posted by airfoil55 at March 14, 2007 04:22 PM | Email ThisSims: Why don't I ever get to be Governor?
Nickels: Damn. Baby got back! Posted by: Reporterward on March 14, 2007 04:35 PM
Simms: My feelings are hurt by the Govenor and she does not even care that I want a tunnel.
Nickels: Did I leave the oven on?
Posted by: TrueSoldier on March 14, 2007 04:42 PMGregoire: When I put this hand into this life size puppet, it will come to life.
Sims: I miss my friend Dean Logan, he had such a cool bike.
Posted by: Marmstro on March 14, 2007 10:23 PMAll I can think of is one for Nickels: "Hmmph, only 70% said NO to the tunnel. That's a clear mandate to proceed with the tunnel option! Btw, Honk if you have groceries!"
Posted by: Michele on March 15, 2007 01:11 AMMy leadership has set the goals the people clearly support those goals.
"Tax to Max" Sims:
If we tax everyone with an opinion we can raise the money, then give the contract to my union buddies.
Nickelbags:
I think the sign for the tunnel should be at both ends, 20ft high 60ft long made of bronze, have 6 giga watts of lighting (Seattle can by the Carbon Offsets from the Goracle) and read: THE GREG NICKELS GREAT IDEA TUNNEL
Hizzoner, "What's that shiny thing on her finger? Is it my Precious?"
King Ron, "Now I wish Dean and I had let Rossi win!"
Posted by: Obi-Wan on March 15, 2007 12:29 PMQueen: So I told First Mike he was actually more like 23rd, but certainly the first Mike I can remember.
Ron: Squirming from the Burning, Twitching from the Itching. Let's see where did I put that pre-moistened towellette.
Posted by: Smokie on March 15, 2007 05:31 PMHmm, my guess is Gregory's wondering how he's going to live down his "viaduct over my dead body" statement. Goodness, he gets so red, when he doesn't get his way! ...Sims definitely looks as if he'd rather be just about anywhere else (the dentist's chair perhaps?). ...And Christine? What a power surge. Forget these dudes, I'm the Gov'ner goddamnit, I'm righteous, and the camera is on me, me, me! You go, girl. (mwa, ha ha...)
It's a great day for democracy. :-) -cw
Posted by: OctoberLeaf on March 15, 2007 06:39 PMSimms: Is Gregoire starting to go bald in the back?
Nickels: Will she ever shut up I really have to pee!
Posted by: TrueSoldier on March 15, 2007 08:13 PMNickels: Damn! If not for this Governor and her meddling, I would have had a tunnel to hand to all of the waterfront real estate holders and union run contractors.
Sims: I sure hope the new US Attorney replacing McKay doesn't read Stefan's post at Sound Politics, and learn about all of the problems Dean and I caused in 2004.
Posted by: Jeff B. on March 16, 2007 01:29 AMRon "Home Training" Sims: "Man that woman needs Beano."
Greg "Five Limos" Nickels: "I wonder when she'll shut up so I can eat again?"
Posted by: ERNurse on March 16, 2007 04:29 AM