Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
The council is scheduled to choose Constantine's successor by Dec. 14, after receiving recommendations from an advisory committee that will interview candidates next week. The committee, chaired by Seattle Storm co-owner Anne Levinson and Neighborhood House Executive Director Mark Okazaki, is to recommend three to six candidates.
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
The council is scheduled to choose Constantine's successor by Dec. 14, after receiving recommendations from an advisory committee that will interview candidates next week. The committee, chaired by Seattle Storm co-owner Anne Levinson and Neighborhood House Executive Director Mark Okazaki, is to recommend three to six candidates.
Strange Bedfellows (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
... will be sworn into his new job next week.Two co-chairpersons were named to the search committee: Anne Levinson, co-owner of the Seattle Storm, former Seattle Municipal Court Judge, and former chair of the Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission; and Mark Okazaki, executive director of Neighborhood House, a human service agency with facilities in High Point and Greenbridge.Other...
Crooks and Liars (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
... message that we want to see all families treated equally under the law in our state," said Anne Levinson, chairwoman of Washington Families Standing Together, which worked for the measure's approval. But opponents of R-71 were not conceding Thursday afternoon. Larry Stickney, head of Protect Marriage Washington, which worked for rejection of R-71, said: "There are a lot...
Joe. My. God. (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
... message that we want to see all families treated equally under the law in our state," said Anne Levinson, chairwoman of Washington Families Standing Together, which worked for the measure's approval. Protect Marriage Washington is refusing to concede, saying it's still possible that enough votes will come in to make up their deficit. However news outlets and the Associated Press...
Rod 2.0:Beta (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
... strong message that we want to see all families treated equally under the law in our state," said Anne Levinson, chairwoman of Washington Families Standing Together, which worked for the measure's approval.
365 Gay News (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
... Maine, where voters repealed a gay marriage law on Tuesday. “Our state made history today,” said Anne Levinson, chairwoman of Washington Families Standing Together, which fought to keep the law on the books. “This is a day for which we can all look back with pride.” The expanded law in Washington state adds benefits, such as the right to use sick leave to care for a domestic partner,...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
... strong message that we want to see all families treated equally under the law in our state," said Anne Levinson, chairwoman of Washington Families Standing Together, which worked for the measure's approval.But opponents of Referendum 71 were not conceding Thursday afternoon.Larry Stickney, campaign manager for Protect Marriage Washington, the conservative Christian organization that...
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
... in Maine, where voters repealed a gay marriage law on Tuesday."Our state made history today," said Anne Levinson, chairwoman of Washington Families Standing Together, which fought to keep the law on the books. "This is a day for which we can all look back with pride."The expanded law in Washington state adds benefits, such as the right to use sick leave to care for a domestic partner,...
Gay South Florida (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
... "These results so far track with what we were expecting to see," Approve 71 campaign co-chairwoman Anne Levinson said Wednesday. "These numbers would reflect that Washington would be the first state in the nation to affirmatively vote to support domestic partnerships." "Today is a great day of celebration for the tens of thousands of gay and lesbian families in Washington, and for...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
UPDATE: Despite the razor-thin margin, the mood at the Approve Ref. 71 party at Pravda on Capitol Hill was celebratory. Anne Levinson, chair of the campaign, had trouble being heard over a cheering crowd."At this point, we do have a count statewide. We're at 51 to 49," said Levinson. "There's a lot of ballot counting left to be done."As the crowd quieted, she said, "I want to thank...
Capitol Hill Seattle (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
... parties visit http://approvereferendum71.org/election-night-party/ Who: Approve 71 Campaign Chair Anne Levinson, Approve 71 Campaign Manager Josh Friedes, the Approve 71 campaign team, volunteers, friends and allies Advertisement Advertise Here
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009
... there's a crisis because these social conservatives think it might somehow lead to marriage," said Anne Levinson, chairwoman of Washington Families Standing Together, the group fighting to keep the law on the books.The expanded law adds benefits including the right to use sick leave to care for a domestic partner, and rights related to adoption, child custody and child support.The...
Pam's House Blend (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
... "This is both good-and cautionary-news," said Approve 71 campaign chair Anne Levinson. "These results show that when voters understand what the domestic partnership law is-and the many families who will be harmed if it is repealed-they will vote to approve it. "Yet, we also know that in an off-year election, older, more conservative voters turn out in greater numbers....
Mike Tidmus : Blog (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
... side is losing supporters. “This is both good—and cautionary—news,” said Approve 71 campaign chair Anne Levinson. “These results show that when voters understand what the domestic partnership law is—and the many families who will be harmed if it is repealed—they will vote to approve it. “Yet, we also know that in an off-year election, older, more conservative voters turn out in greater...
