A 1973 Seattle Times article covers a King County Council race between Democratic incumbent King Lysen and Republican challenger Paul Barden, with both candidates divided on county issues including noise concerns near Seattle-Tacoma Airport. Lysen, representing County Council District 7, expressed concern about residents near the airport and the impact of county policies on property values and noise levels in the Puget Sound region. The race was expected to be closely contested, with the outcome likely to influence county policy on development and noise management near Sea-Tac.Open full document
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A Seattle Times article covering the King County Council District 7 race between Paul Barden and King Lysen, two state representatives with differing political views. The article discusses their campaign strategies, backgrounds, and positions on county issues including port development, property taxes, and county services. Additional stories cover clergy expressing concern about a ‘moral crisis,’ a robbery and assault, and a boy assaulted after a woman was attacked.