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Community for Briel
24 Roy Street, #243
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 279-3385
E-mail: yes@votelaurenbriel.com

THANK YOU EVERYONE!

For those who don't regularly read the King County elections page http://www.metrokc.gov/elections/200708/resPage8.htm (what?! why not?!) here is the most recent tally a week later -

So far I have received a total of 9501 votes, or 13.35 % of the total vote. Not enough to go through to the general election, but overall a decent showing.

As I looked around at the people at the Victory party, I was touched at how many different people were there that may not have been in a room together otherwise, and how much support was given to me by people I hardly know - it is that community effort that is the greatest gift from doing this, and you all have all perpetuated my optimistic notion that anyone can make a positive difference in the world, if they choose. That alone made my summer worthwhile; and for that, I thank you.

"...Lauren Briel, offers a refreshing effervescence and grasp of the issues." Seattle Times, 8/12/07

Check out the new YouTube video!

My letter to the P-I published July 26; Not all council candidates would rubber stamp the mayor.

I was on NPR July 5! Check out the radio clip.

Want to help with the campaign? Door belling? Phone banking? Fundraising? More than your monetary donations(although those are great too!) your volunteer work and in-kind donations have helped SO MUCH. Click here and someone will be in touch with you about what YOU can do to help with campaign efforts and make Seattle a better place to live! Most importantly, keep wearing your Lauren Briel shirts (do you need one? click here) and keep telling your friends about my candidacy!

A day in the life of a Seattle City Council Candidate - Don't miss my blog!

Links to SCAN (Video interview with Seattle Times Reporter, Joni Balter), the Seattle Works Candidate Guide, the Seattle Human Services Coalition Voter's Guide and the Historic Seattle Candidate Survey.

The Seattle Voters' Guide is up! You can see mine, both written and video, here.

Need a Yard Sign? Click here, leave your address and a yard sign will magically appear at your doorstep (or in your yard if requested)!

Click here to print out your very own Community for Briel window sign for your car window, home window, everywhere!

Voting made easy! Click here to register to vote, find your polling place, update your address, etc.

8/16/07
Three challengers make their play for Godden's council seat
Tuesday's election will narrow the field to two, and Godden is a likely shoo-in. The greater intrigue is which among the other three will survive to take her on in the general election?
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Seattle PI, Angela Galloway

8/13/07
Election 2007; Godden faces 3 challengers
Seattle City Councilmember Jean Godden almost breezed to a second term without a challenge. But just before the filing deadline three candidates stepped up, saying Godden shouldn't get a free pass to another four years in City Hall.
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Seattle Times, Bob Young

8/12/07
Seattle City Council; Three races, five picks for the primary
One open seat and one or two potentially vigorous contests for City Council mean Seattle voters have a real opportunity this election season to change the focus and marching orders at City Hall.
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Seattle Times, Editorial and Opinion

8/10/07
Candidates Answer the Tough Questions
This week Robert Sondheim, John Manning, Al Runte, Sally Clark and Lauren Briel give us a peek into their non-political natures with some answers to completely unpolitical questions. Chances are you will want a doughnut after reading this.
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Seattle PI, Cathy Sorbo

7/26/07
Not all council candidates would rubber stamp the mayor
On July 20 the Seattle P-I Editorial Board issued its City Council endorsements and opined that 'incumbents Jean Godden and Sally Clark are the clear choices against lackluster fields of challengers.' As a candidate for Position 1, I was never invited to meet with the P-I Editorial Board, nor was I interviewed by phone or even had a questionnaire proffered.
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Seattle PI, Lauren Briel, Guest Columnist

7/5/07
Radio Debate: Seattle City Council Position 1
Weekday kicks off election season with a radio debate. City Council member Jean Godden faces three challengers in the August primary: Lauren Briel, Robert Sondheim and Joe Szwaja. We'll also talk to The Stranger's intrepid City Hall reporter about the key issues facing the council in 2007 and beyond.
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National Public Radio - KUOW, Steve Scher

6/28/07
Lauren Briel�s Kickoff
Last night I eschewed the Washington Bus Project�s event at the Central Area Senior Center in favor of Jean Godden challenger Lauren Briel�s kickoff party at the Baltic Room on Capitol Hill.
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The Stranger, Erica C. Barnett

6/27/07
Election Odds - Long-Shot Candidates Seek Council Seats
Lauren Briel, a cheerful 28-year-old sales manager for the Urban Mobility Group, an affiliate of the Downtown Seattle Association that promotes transit, knows she's a long shot for the seat currently held by Jean Godden.
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The Stranger, Erica C. Barnett

6/25/07
Transportation advocate Lauren Briel seeks Seattle City Council Seat #1
Seattle, WA � June 25, 2007 � Local transportation advocate Lauren Briel officially announced her candidacy for Seattle City Council position #1, currently held by Jean Godden. Ready to bring a results-driven, grounded voice to the Council, Briel aims to erase the disconnect between the people of Seattle and the politicians who are charged with making decisions.
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