September 2002 Volume 92, Issue 3

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After four weeks of training, interviews, final rating reviews, and approval by the Municipal League Board of Trustees, this year’s candidate evaluation cycle ended with the release of more than 125 ratings in over 70 legislative and judicial races

2002 candidate evaluations.

The evaluations were released Monday, August 26. See the insert for a complete list of ratings; more information about the ratings and the candidates will be published in the League’s Election Report, mailed to all members and distributed widely through libraries and other organizations in King County.

Judicial Committee Returns After 10 Years

This year, after a 10-year hiatus, the Municipal League evaluated judicial candidates. Sandra Driscol chaired the Judicial Committee, with Vice Chair Norma Jean Hanson. David Byers served as parliamentarian. Judicial evaluations were brought back following requests from Municipal League members and voters who feel candidates for judge positions are frequently the least well known. This year the committee evaluated candidates for King County Superior Court, King County District Court, and Washington State Court of Appeals.

Three Legislative Committees

Keven Franklin chaired the Central CEC, with Vice Chair Cheryl Harlick. Todd Slind served as parliamentarian.

The North-East CEC was chaired by Tami Landberg, with Vice Char Nancy Burkhalter. Lyn Reynolds served as parliamentarian.

For the third consecutive year, Jennifer Piccolo chaired the South CEC with Vice Chair Terry Perrson. Lael Braymer was parliamentarian.

With the combined help of more than 45 committee members, the 2002 evaluation cycle totaled over 3000 hours of volunteer commitment, including background research, interviews training, and other meetings. Jennie Keith led a team of interns who facilitated the process from start to finish: Michael Arnette, Rebecca Cooper, Erin Gulick, Michael Horner and Brian Sutherland.

Look for the Municipal League ratings in your favorite daily newspaper. A complete listing of all candidate evaluations is available here.

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