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Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
Posted by David Wickert @ 08:06:41 am
Second Legislative District Democrats say they endorse Calvin Goings – not Pat McCarthy – for Pierce County executive. In a statement released late Tuesday, the group announced its endorsement and repudiated claims it had ever endorsed McCarthy. Both Goings, a county councilman, and McCarthy, the county auditor, are running for executive as Democrats in November. Chairman Bob Chamberlain says McCarthy has mischaracterized that action as an endorsement of her. The group says it wrote McCarthy and asked her to stop claiming the endorsement. And on Monday it withdrew its positive recommendation. The news follows last week’s announcement that McCarthy had won the endorsement of the Master Builder’s Association. The Second District Democrats cited the MBA’s position on “planning for a sustainable future” as a contributing factor in its decision to withdraw its recommendation of McCarthy. Below is the press release issued by the Second Legislative District Democrats.
Categories: Pierce County, Campaign news
• 30 comments
COMMENTS: Comment by John L. from the woods at Titlow Park @ 09:38 - Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
Oh, I thought they meant Eugene McCarthy. I guess this year is reminding me so much of 1968 I've gone into a time warp.
Comment by dennyknowles @ 10:57 - Thursday, June 19th, 2008 
I hope the 2nd Dist. Dem Leadership is able to sit down after being treated like a puppet by Goings!!! You tried to keep up with Goings and you got it wrong and caught in a lie and hy. I hope readers and voters can see more and more what they will get if they support Goings games, lies and the same old bought and sold politician. Goings....going....gone...
Comment by SPanaway1 @ 11:11 - Thursday, June 19th, 2008
Unincorporated communities in Pierce County have been taking a beating from new home construction, lack of respect for seasonal waterways, school crowding, traffic conjestion, long commute times, fire and other services taking a pounding. Mrs. McCarthy did not show us she had any understanding of the high concern for these issues. Mr. Goings has spent volunteer time working on community issues in South Hill and in partnering meetings with other community associations around the county. It matters. He has the best performance working with county issues in areas that are not assisted by the political pull of a city government. Hmmm, no wonder Sound Transit isn't out in Frederickson with a train route, there's no city council on the PCRC or city council member on the PSRC to demand it. And Sumner and Puyallup wonder where all the cars are coming from.... No matter who you elect, a politician is always what you get. I'd take the politician that makes an effort to get out in the communities anytime.
Comment by dennyknowles @ 12:26 - Thursday, June 19th, 2008
BTW - here are the names and an email to contact directly the 2nd Dist Dem leadership to let them know how you really feel:
Bob Chamberlain - Chair olguy32_2000Yahoo.com Jean Marie Christenson - First Vice Chair Marianne Lincoln - Treasurer Second Vice Chair - Jeff Stephan Secretary - Bob Akervick State Committee Man - Bob Akervick State Committee Woman - Pat Roberts-Dempsey Comment by dennyknowles @ 12:31 - Thursday, June 19th, 2008
SSpanaway - first off, Goings does not volunteer, he is paid over $70,000 a year to attend to matters in PC so stop glorifying his attempts at doing something. There is no train where you live becuase there are not enough people or businesses. Goings tried to get endorsed by the Master Builders Assoc (MBA)who is considered the villian of growth and is mad he did not get it and has said so in writing calling the MBA status quo. Since Goings has ripped the MBA a new one in the press, how does Goings expect the MBA to come to the table to talk about balanced growth. But if you want to know what Goings does with most of his time go out and find him doorbelling, waving signs and begging for campaign funds all during the day and on tax payers dime.
Goings......going......gone...... Comment by ldozy123 @ 13:53 - Thursday, June 19th, 2008
dennyknowles- you must have had some bad experience with Goings.Do you live in his district? I do and yes, while he is a politician, I actually found him very willing and supportive on issues that faced residents here in District 2. It really shocked me cause my prior experience with politicians haven't been that great. But I also learned how much sections like the Council have their hands tied in most cases by the Exec.
One of the biggest things I had to learn is how much our Charter has permitted Exec.s like John L to totally bypass the Council safety net and make his own deals and decisions . That kind of power currently in the wrong hands is terrifying. Even with the next Exec. who might not be so self serving, I think voters need to look at this danger and call for Charter changes to ensure we no longer place so much power in one set of hands. We need our Citizen Groups to have more real power and not just hand patting. We need a high powered Unincorporated Representative position within the Exec's office ( voter or Council designated position- not Exec) And we need to demand that there is real Open Government such as meeting tapings ( despised by John L for obvious reasons)and easier access to Public Records. I don't know which of the candidates will in the end prove to be about the County and its residents instead of all about themselves and their political future. But I can tell you, being hated in your home turf like John L doesn't help having a future. Comment by @ 14:07 - Thursday, June 19th, 2008
I read with great dismay the press release from the 2nd District Democrats rescinding the endorsement of my candidacy. The 2nd District Democrats at their January meeting passed “A Resolution of Endorsement for Pierce County Executive in the 2008 Election.” I believed the adoption of this resolution meant that I was endorsed by the 2nd District Democrats. My opponent clearly thought so, too, since he sent a release January 26 stating that the 2nd District Democrats endorsed his candidacy. My announcement never once alluded that this was a "sole" endorsement, as claimed by the 2nd District Democrats’ press release.
I have been a Democrat in good standing for over 30 years. I was proud of the endorsement. I was simply thrilled and wanted to let people know. The press release also referred to the Master Builders’ endorsement of my candidacy, a group that represents over 10,000 employees in Pierce County. I interviewed with the MBA, as did all Executive candidates. The next Executive needs to take a reasonable approach to Pierce County’s inevitable development and growth. The MBA is one of many organizations concerned with the County’s future. I am proud of their endorsement, and I am proud of my record of being able to work with stakeholders with diverse points of view. Why am I being held to a different standard than my opponent? As the only Democratic countywide elected woman, I am proud of my accomplishments. I have represented the Democratic Party and all divergent groups with integrity and honesty and will continue to do so. Comment by ldozy123 @ 14:16 - Thursday, June 19th, 2008
I sympathize but one question wasn't clarified ma'am-
".......and the Legislative District chair wrote to the Auditor asking her to assure that the mischaracterization would no longer appear in her advertising. Her website, at least through June 17, presents the exaggerated claim[*] that the Second Legislative District Democrats has endorsed McCarthy." Comment by SPanaway1 @ 16:20 - Thursday, June 19th, 2008
At the time Goings was really active in the community association he had a part time job as a State Senator making under $40K.
Comment by dennyknowles @ 09:27 - Friday, June 20th, 2008
SPanaway - Goings was also working for credit union foundation at the time too. So again, stop glorifing the career politician.
Comment by SPanaway1 @ 09:36 - Friday, June 20th, 2008
Isn't a Credit Union Foundation a private industry position? Hmm, he's not all politics. And from seeing him with his son, I'd say he puts it all aside regulary and enjoys playing dad. There's more to people in politics than just what you see at the meetings and read in the papers. It's sad that we can't respect that these elected officials are people too and put our knives away sometimes.
Comment by dennyknowles @ 09:42 - Friday, June 20th, 2008
Ldozy - I have been a tax paying, follow the laws, volunteering, buy groceries for the elderly couple next door, keep my dog on a leash resident of PC for 53 years. Goings could be the 2nd coming of Jesus, but his career choice and what he has accomplished (or lack there of) is sad. Know that he is running for bigger office, Goings suddenly has a 20 point plan on every issue that he claims will create job, save taxes, make it easier to get permits and pretty much improve life in general in PC. Where were these good ideas the past almost decade he has been on council?? If he couldn’t get things done as a councilman, why would he improve our lives as the Executive? Ladenburg may have taken chances and took some heat but PC was treated as equals with King and Snohomish and not the red headed step child it had been treated like in the past.
We NEED elected leaders that can bring real life experience to the table, not years as a politician especially like Goings whose main job has been to try and get re-elected. He claims and plays up his private side experience but please ASK him what it really is like when he claims to be a banker. Again, I don’t hate anyone but when someone makes there life out like they are JFK, then we need to be afraid. Citizens and voters deserve leadership to fix roads, keep people and property safe and create some business opportunity in PC not a ladder climbing politician like Goings. Comment by towman @ 11:44 - Friday, June 20th, 2008
mr knowles give up.goings is the next exect.
Comment by factck @ 11:46 - Friday, June 20th, 2008
I have been reading the very interesting comments by a Mr.(and that word which is meant to honor gentlemen has no direct reference to Knowles)Denny Knowles. Evidently, Mr. Knowles has a well-worn copy of the Republican playbook at the ready, since he is very adept at personal attacks when he knows the real truth about a person's character and vision is not what he wants anyone to know. I am speaking about Calvin Goings. Anyone reading any smear blogs from Knowles only has to either believe the opposite or ignore him. Preferably the latter. He attacks Goings for listening to people's concerns while doorbelling?!! Are you kidding me?!! We have politicians in this county who don't even return phone calls from their constituents, let alone even bother to listen and address their concerns.
My advice to Knowles, go get a job, or do you already have one...as a "slimer" for a politician who believes in personal attacks instead of debating the issues. Comment by ldozy123 @ 14:14 - Friday, June 20th, 2008
dennyknowles
Thanks for the reply. I would suggest though that much of the perceived Councils inactivity or ability to do many things again rests on the shoulders of a current Exec. His repetitive failure/ refusal to include the legislative branch ( Council) in many contracts, deals , etc. and his veto authority on issues the Council does address has taken a huge toll here. I have seen the Council struggle with issues knowing that John L might get a bug up his hinney and veto it out of spite. I personally think Junk Car King John L has caused some of the worst problems and reputation issues of Pierce County in his appointments, decisions and deal making. Instead of a cohesive government that works together, its divided into fractions. I don't know if Goings or any of the other candidates can get all branches and departments working together but it needs to be included in their priority, along with a real Open Government system. All the candidates have the same or a bit less experience in different ways. John L didn't have Exec. experience either and look what it got us. And we were stupid enough to "bite" twice! Look at his record. Even in his campagin all he can find to claim to fame in 8 years is removing thousands of junk cars, a golf course and his old history as a lawyer. His "accomplishments" are an old dog with no bite. The voters will roll the dice. I just hope the winning candidate isn't entrenched into the tiresome " good ol' boys" club that John L has developed here. Thats the REAL change we need! Get rid of the buddy buddy perks and the habit of throwing citizens, county funds and property rights to the wolves in order to make friend rich and concrete up our dwindling open spaces for temporary profit. Comment by Davidson100 @ 21:14 - Friday, June 20th, 2008
Mr Goings worked at a credit union for a couple of months managing 2 or 3 people. Yet I have heard him claim that is why he is qualified to manage hundreds of county employees. However, as other say lets stick to the issues not the facts.
Shall we discuss Mr. Goings holding up the County towing contract until after he had a fund raiser with the towing companies that benefited from the contract? Maybe we should look at amount of development that has happened under his watch in his council district. By developers that gave very heavily to his campaign. As someone pointed out he did ask for the MBA’s endorsement. Had he received it, would have the 2nd district rescinded their co-endorsement of him? The bad blood between Goings, Bunny and the rest of the council runs deep. There is no way Goings can bring leadership to a council he has been so combative and divisive with. He has even less support among the county employees, the ones he wants to manage and lead. Real leadership is what we need in times like these, and Mr. Goings inconsistent voting record and caustic style proves he lacks real leadership. Comment by factck @ 16:31 - Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
To Davidson 100: Let's explode some of your " facts", shall we?
The development in his district...where I happen to live-if it wasn't for Mr. Goings battle with the the developers in the early 2000's during the passing of both the Parkland and Spanaway Community Plan and the South Hill Community Plan, we would have a rather different looking area right now. Your "facts" are not only twisted, they bare no resemblence to the truth. As for having the leadership skill to lead this County--in the past seven years, since Calvin Goings has been on this Council, there hasn't been a major compromise in land use development, compromise in open space legislation, farm land preservation, or designation of parks that Calvin Goings hasn't played either THE leadership role or partnered with a council member in a leadership role. And you know it! And that is why you singled out these areas to attack him. "Slimers" are aware of the truth; they either twist it or lie about it because the candidate they support is usually not as qualified. So they can't and don't choose to fight fair. Comment by Davidson100 @ 00:12 - Monday, June 23rd, 2008
factck:What facts did I twist?
I only claimed one fact: "Mr Goings worked at a credit union for a couple of months managing 2 or 3 people." Is this fact true or false? The issues I raised were: his claims of management expirence, double dealing with towing companies, quanity of development, his close relationship with certain developers, the 2nd Democrats bias, his inabality to work well with others, lack of County employee support, his inconsistent voting record and how all that the adds up to a "complete lack of leadership." Other than that he's doing a hecuva job! These are all valid questions to ask about issues raised in the race for County Executive. And let's not forget the issues around the Puyallup Tansit Station, collapse of the mental health programs at the County, and rise in youth gang violence all in the last seven years, all in pierce county, all in his district. Comment by dennyknowles @ 09:22 - Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Towman - Goings is going to be a high priced lobbyist after he loses working within the very system he complains about and making a six figure income. You must me new to politics and again, sorry you did not get your moneys worth on the tow truck deal.
I have never seen Goings with his son and I will never say anything bad about family, but I have seen Goings waving signs during the day on the tax payer dime. Goings.....goings.....gone. Comment by dennyknowles @ 10:15 - Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Factck, Your ignorance smells of the fact you must be Calvin or his mom. I am not a GOPer but that just goes to show that Going's supporters would rather not hear from anyone except Mr. Cheesey Baby Kisser himself. I had a job for 35 years and am happy retired so I have time to do research and tell the truth in any way that the founding fathers deemed. I wish I could make over $70K a year and have an assistant that makes over $60K a year and then go out and doorbell and wave signs on the tax payers' dime like Goings. Shawn and Pat both have their faults, but at least they bring real life experience in one way or another beyond what Goings as acquired as a life long politician. Factck, if you cant stand my comments than stop answering back.
Comment by dennyknowles @ 15:52 - Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Davidson,
You forgot to ask about his job he claims as a "banker". A teller at a tiny bank branch that got to watch over a couple interns when the manager went to McDonalds next door is more like it. Goings......goings.....gone Comment by towman @ 21:29 - Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
denny the gop geezer
Comment by dennyknowles @ 22:09 - Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
Towman, stop wasting space on this blog and lowering to name calling. We who have studied the issues and followed politicians over the years know the truth. That truth will be told over and over until we have a worthy leader for PC.
Comment by towman @ 21:50 - Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
thats your problem denny all you study is your republican issues.and its clear because your allways attacking everything democrat.and by the way if the shoe fits were it
To Davidson100 You said "And let's not forget the issues around the Puyallup Tansit Station, collapse of the mental health programs at the County, and rise in youth gang violence all in the last seven years, all in pierce county, all in his district." =================================================== I know nothing of the Puyallup Transit center issue. Will you elaborate? =================================================== Regarding the "collapse of the mental health programs", here's a couple of quotes from a January 27th, 2006 TNT article : "Pierce County Executive John Ladenburg believes his office may have made a mistake not revealing to the state the details of a plan to transform Puget Sound Behavioral Health, the county's embattled psychiatric hospital, into a smaller, less-expensive inpatient psychiatric unit." and "Cutting staff in preparation for the switch is largely what led to the state order earlier this month to shut down the hospital. Inspectors found too few workers on hand to care for and control sometimes-violent patients. The crisis triage unit remains open. and "The state Department of Health knew about the transition plans, but not about the staff cuts and other particulars." and ""Not telling them how we were doing it led them to come in" and order the shutdown, Ladenburg said." ================================================== And finally, as for the rise in youth gang violence "all in the last seven years, all in pierce county, all in his district." - well, there's been an increase in youth gang violence across the county (and state and nation). This is not a District 2 only issue, nor could anyone really believe that one councilmember has the power to stop the migration/formation/proliferation of youth gang violence. ====================================================== One more thing Davidson100... According the the PCSD, the area most problematic regarding youth gang violence is in Roger Bush's district. Mr. Bush is running for reelection. Bruce Lachney is running against him. Comment by ldozy123 @ 10:36 - Thursday, June 26th, 2008
Davidson 100.
WHile I honestly hope the new Exec. can bring together all departments under his management, I do have to say I also hope it includes a real shake up of the entrenched good ol boy club John L has formed here. After seeing most of the outcomes and decisions made by many department managers, I wouldn't be too sad to see many replaced. I think a significant shake up in how most departments are currently run wouldn't be a bad thing at all. We've seen the outcome when they "like" their boss, maybe it would improve when they hate him. Most of the departments seem to hate Goings because he doesn't take just their input on issues but asks for more information. Don't know if you have had any experience with dealing with depts here but I can tell you- watching some of these guys in action with their "best data" presentations is a real smoke and mirrors con. I like the fact Goings, along with Terry Lee and a couple of others tend to blow all the smarmy wording away and put them on the spot for real facts. Personally, I think the race is mainly between Goings and Bunney. Both will have to prove to us that they won't continue to support the developer controlled county growth influence, Council shut outs, land grab, microscopic citizen rights and lack of real citizen committee voice we're seen evolve under JOhn L. I really don't care a rip about more roads right now- I want to see more police, land rights protection,and using our budget to maintain/repair current infrastructure, parks, etc. before they spend money on more bright ideas. Make it livable NOW not base all goals on some 2020 concept. Those are the campaigns I'm looking for. Comment by dennyknowles @ 00:32 - Friday, June 27th, 2008
Ldozy and S_Emerson you must be new to PC or ignorant. You both sound so spoon fed you must be Goings or attached to him like a puppet. PC staff like Lee because he is intelligent, knowledgable and has real life experience. Goings they hate becuase he is a talking head that talks too much. Neither Bunney or Goings has run county wide, neither has run a real department public or private and both have worked for the government for most of their professional lives. Everyone wrote off Mccarthy when she first ran for Auditor becuase of big bad Brown and everyone knows my name Sonntag. But she won and without selling her self out like Goings and Bunney have via campaign donations. In conclusion, at least Bunney is an attorney who has really fought battles like saving Lake Tapps and McCarthy has run offices while Goings has only run his own campaigns to keep moving from office to office. PS - Goings is no better then Gelman and Madsen when it comes to trying to stay in office.
Comment by Davidson100 @ 10:28 - Friday, June 27th, 2008
ldozy123:
"I want to see more police, land rights protection,and using our budget to maintain/repair current infrastructure, parks, etc. before they spend money on more bright ideas. Make it livable NOW not base all goals on some 2020 concept. Those are the campaigns I'm looking for." Top three priorties from web sites: Pat McCarthy Public Safety Liviable communitites Accountability Calvin Goings Expand economic hope Livable neighborhoods and business districts Ethical government Shawn Bunney Protect Our Quality of Life – Prosperity and Jobs Make Sense of County Government Healthy Communities and Families Comment by dennyknowles @ 11:26 - Friday, June 27th, 2008
Great comments Davidson100.
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