This is a campaign mailer for King Lysen, a Democratic candidate for King County Council Position 7 in the early 1970s, highlighting his record of challenging government spending and operations in King County, Washington. Lysen was notably active in anti-noise efforts related to Sea-Tac Airport, including revealing port airport planning details to the public and sponsoring a state bill to expand the port commission from five to nine members. The mailer compiles endorsements from outlets such as the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the Argus, and the Federal Way News, emphasizing his reputation as a government watchdog and advocate for residents affected by airport noise.Open full document
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Campaign mailer for King Lysen, Democratic candidate for King County Council Position 7, running in the November 6 general election. Features endorsement quotes from the Argus Northwest Weekly Independent Newspaper, Seattle PI, Federal Way News, and Highline Times. Highlights Lysen’s anti-airport noise efforts, sponsorship of a state bill to expand the Port of Seattle commission from five to nine members, opposition to Sea-Tac Airport noise, criticism of gas tax use, and advocacy for lower property taxes. Lysen is based in Burien, Washington (P.O. Box 66173). Mentions primary voter turnout of 18% and calls for high voter participation on November 6.