Endorsed By the Seattle Times

Yesterday I learned I was again endorsed by the Seattle Times.

"The Seattle Times recommends John Marchione to succeed Rosemarie Ives, the strongest of strong mayors. Marchione will be a strong mayor, too, but will bring public administrative expertise to the city's chief-executive job that gives him the edge over his opponent."

You can read the whole endorsement and those for Redmond City Council at the Seattle Times Endorsement page.

The endorsement for the primary reads:

With a master's degree in public administration and several years working in municipal government, Marchione certainly has the public management experience to run the city.

We like Marchione's sharper view of budgeting — and the council majority's commitment to a priorities-of-government approach that gives a responsible nod to the proper role of government in a city with escalating home values and taxes.

Read the full Primary Endorsement.

My Dad

Dear Friends,
Thank you for your support of my campaign, it is crucial to my success on November 6th. Today, I need your help more than ever.

Friday night, my father passed away from a sudden heart attack at his home in Indianapolis. Although my father had been in poor health for many years, his death at this time comes as a shock. I will be leaving Tuesday for Indianapolis and returning this weekend. My excitement about the election is now tempered with sorrow.

In my absence, I need your support to help finish out the campaign. Absentee ballots arrived last week, and many people have begun voting. Please email or call all your friends in Redmond to remind them to vote for me.

I know many of you have experienced the loss of a parent, and will understand the difficult path I am now walking. Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and support.

John