Gus Hartmann
Gus Hartmann was a 2015 candidate for the Position 7 seat on the Seattle City Council in Washington. The primary election took place on August 4, 2015.
Biography
Hartmann earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His professional experience includes working at Google as a systems engineer.[1]
Campaign themes
2015
Hartmann's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Community
- Excerpt: "Seattle is the fastest growing big city in the nation, and a substantial portion of the new residents are in the seventh district. With growth comes amazing opportunities to instill these fast-growing neighborhoods with the strong sense of community found in the more established neighborhoods of the district. Strong neighborhoods are key to a vibrant city and there is no better time to ensure that these urban villages truly become part of Seattle instead of isolated islands."
Transportation
- Excerpt: "Traffic has become steadily worse. The public transit system is at capacity as well as being stuck in that same traffic. With the increased density, alternate transportation is desperately needed. Accommodating pedestrians with better timed crossing signals and protection from construction closures. Promoting bicycles with additional lanes and cycle tracks. Making public transit more frequent to all neighborhoods, allowing more people to rely on it instead of driving."
Housing
- Excerpt: "Despite the increase in the overall housing supply, the quantity of affordable housing is dangerously low. Even older properties are pricing out residents as rents rise in tandem with the new housing prices. There are a number of options that the Council has yet to explore fully to keep our district a place for everyone."
Safety
- Excerpt: "Safety is a major concern in the nightlife areas in our districts. Making law enforcement more a part of the community would reduce escalating incidents and provide a safer backdrop for the vibrant entertainment this city offers. Let’s stay a popular and safe urban recreation destination."
Elections
2015
The city of Seattle, Washington, held elections for city council on November 3, 2015. A primary took place on August 4, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was May 15, 2015. All nine council seats were up for election.[3][4] In the Position 7 race, incumbent Sally Bagshaw and Deborah Zech Artis advanced past Gus Hartmann in the primary election on August 4, 2015. Bagshaw defeated Artis in the general election.[5]
| Seattle City Council Position 7, General election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Sally Bagshaw Incumbent |
80.9% | 18,576 |
| Deborah Zech Artis | 18.3% | 4,213 |
| Write-in votes | 0.75% | 172 |
| Total Votes | 22,961 | |
| Source: King County, Washington, "City of Seattle Council District No. 7", accessed November 3, 2015. | ||
| Seattle City Council Position 7 Primary Election, 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Sally Bagshaw Incumbent |
76.6% | 12,292 | |
| Deborah Zech Artis |
13.4% | 2,144 | |
| Gus Hartmann | 9.3% | 1,487 | |
| Write-in | 0.7% | 117 | |
| Total Votes | 16,040 | ||
| Source: King County Elections, "Official primary election results," accessed August 12, 2015 | |||
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See also
- Seattle, Washington
- Seattle, Washington municipal elections, 2015
- United States municipal elections, 2015
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Facebook.com, "Gus Hartmann: About," accessed July 22, 2015
- ↑ Gus Hartmann campaign website, accessed July 22, 2015
- ↑ City of Seattle, "Law, Rules and Information for Filers," accessed September 19, 2014
- ↑ City of Seattle, "Seattle City Council Districts," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ King County Elections, "Official primary election results," accessed August 12, 2015
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