This doesn’t come as any surprise to me. Seattle Councilmembers are questioning whether the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement should go to a vote of the people. From the Seattle Times:

“I was surprised and disappointed by the governor’s decision, and almost everybody I’ve talked to shares those feelings,” said Councilwoman Jan Drago, who chairs the council’s transportation committee.

Along with council members Jean Godden and Richard McIver, Drago raised doubts Wednesday about the wisdom of an advisory vote on whether to build a tunnel to replace the viaduct.

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A spokeswoman for Gregoire issued a terse statement regarding the council’s wavering about an election.

“The Governor believes the legislature will have something to say if there is no vote,” said Holly Armstrong in an e-mail.

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A majority of the council supports a tunnel and decided last year not to send the matter to voters. Critics, such as Council President Nick Licata, contend council members avoided a vote because they were afraid it would go against a tunnel.

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Licata predicted that no matter what happens with a viaduct vote, extensive and expensive legal battles would follow.

“I think we’ll end up hiring more lawyers than engineers for this project,” he said.

I can’t say I’m surprised in the least. At least Mayor Nickels has shown the maturity to be willing to accept a vote. The children on the Seattle City Council are behaving true to their spoiled brat form.

Previous Posts:

• Governor: Give Voters the Choice
• King County Council conflicted over morality
• Mayor Nickels ready to act like spoiled child
• Seattle City Council among reasons viaduct cost could rise
• Do we need another big government agency for transit?
• More drivers, more time in gridlock

Cross posted at Perri Nelson’s Website

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