Evan Smith: McClelland promises campaign focused on issues for open Shoreline Council seat

Robin McClelland

By Evan Smith

ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Shoreline City Council candidate Robin McClelland says that her campaign will focus on issues.

McClelland emphasized Wednesday that she and candidate Jesse Salomon will be competing for an open seat now that Councilman Terry Scott has announced that he will not seek a second term on the Council.

McClelland told me that Salomon had called her when he learned that both had announced a run for the Scott seat. She said that the two had agreed to keep a campaign focused on the issues that matter to Shoreline.

She said that she is confident that she can get support from community leaders, public officials and local organizations from both political parties.

Salomon has a big early fundraising advantage and has the endorsement of the 32nd Legislative District Democratic organization.

“My endorsers and financial contributors will be diverse, and will represent business owners, civic leaders, community activists, teachers, public-safely officials, and other Shoreliners with whom I've built strong relationships over the years,‘ McClelland said.

McClelland noted that Salomon is new to the area and that she has no comment on his views.

McClelland, who served two appointed four-year terms on the City planning commission said that she is committed to bringing people together to get results,” adding “I have no intention of engaging in the divisiveness that has held us back in recent years.

“I want to be part of our cohesive council that is working for Shoreline's best interests, “she said.

Salomon represents the Ridgecrest area on the Shoreline Council of Neighborhoods and works for a non-profit organization as a public defender for needy defendants in the Seattle Municipal Court.

Both have registered with the State Public Disclosure Commission, a step that allows them to raise and spend money for the August 16 primary and November 8 general election.

Candidates file for ballot positions June 6-10.

Positions with three or more candidates appear on the August primary ballot. Positions with only one or two candidates appear only on the November ballot.

The other Shoreline Council positions on this year’s ballot are those now held by Councilman Chris Eggen and Councilwoman Doris McConnell.

Eggen has announced that he will seek a second term. He has no announced opponents.

McConnell has also announced a run for a second term. No other candidates have announced for her position.