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Weirdos and Heroes in local Washington State Government

In this first video in what I expect to become an ongoing series, we feature a few of the many weirdos who have achieved positions of power in local government. We also feature a local hero who has made a real difference in his community as well.

All types of people manage to get elected to local government. Some of them are great. Some of them are bad. Some of them are mediocre. And some of them are just weirdos.

OUR CONSTITUTION BEGINS WITH THE PHRASE “WE THE PEOPLE.” IT WAS THE FOUNDERS’ INTENT THAT GOVERNMENT BE CREATED BY THE PEOPLE, TO SERVE THE PEOPLE. IT WASN’T THEIR INTENTION FOR THE PEOPLE TO SERVE THE GOVERNMENT. IT WAS ALWAYS INTENDED THAT GOVERNMENT WHICH FAILED TO SERVE THE PEOPLE SHOULD BE “ALTERED OR ABOLISHED.” UNTIL WE RETURN TO THE FOUNDER’S INTENT, WE REMAIN WE THE GOVERNED…

Background articles and links:

Pedro Olguin’s official Burien City Council website

Pedro Olguin’s $900 fine for violating Washington State’s campaign finance laws (based on complaint filed by Glen Morgan)

The original complaint filed against Pedro Olguin by Glen Morgan linked here

Pedro Olguin’s official Public Disclosure Commission complaint/fine/case file

Another $100 fine against Pedro Olguin by the Public Disclosure Commission

Olguin arrested and jailed in Wenatchee (article B-Town blog)

Councilmember Olguin arrested for assault (another article)

Official Olympia City Council website for Renate Rollins

Councilmember Rollins interviews with King5 news about her refusal to pay rent

Seattle City Council Member Lisa Herbold’s official website

Lisa Herbold’s Wikipedia site (for what it is worth)