The candidates answer "yes" to a lightning round question at the City Council Candidates Forum, Ballard High School Auditorium. Photo by Holy Outlaw.
Seattle City Council Candidates Richard Conlin and David Ginsberg
10/23/2009 at 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
Congressman David Reichert on Health Care Reform
House speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House health reform bill will include a public option. We'll get Republican Congressman Dave Reichert's take on the public option and health care reform.
Eagle Harbor Liveaboards
The Bainbridge City Council voted last night to approve an open–water marina in Eagle Harbor. The plan only allows for four liveaboards on the water. Some worry that it spells the end of an era for people who want to live on the water.
12:20 p.m.
Battle for Seattle City Council
Richard Conlin is defending his seat on Seattle's city council against challenger David Ginsberg. Conlin is running for his fourth term. Ginsberg has worked for local Democratic campaigns. They'll debate issues including the city's budget crunch, public safety, transportation projects and human services.
12:40 p.m.
New Credit Card Rules Lead to New Fees
New rules that take effect in February will end some credit card companies' long–held practices and cut into their profits. As a result, the industry is testing some new fees aimed at card holders who pay off their debt every month. Are card companies punishing good behavior? We'll find out.
Guest(s)
Rep. Dave Reichert represents the 8th Congressional District in Congress, which includes parts of Bellevue, Issaquah, and rural King and Pierce counties.
Paul Svornick is a resident of Eagle Harbor on Bainbridge Island.
Richard Conlin is running for re–election to the Seattle City Council.
David Ginsberg is running for Seattle City Council.
Curtis Arnold is founder of CardRatings.com and author of "How You can Profit from Credit Cards."
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- Richard Conlin Website
- David Ginsberg Website
- 'Latest bank fee is for paying off credit card on time every month,' USA Today
- 'Bainbridge Council Vote Could Mean End of Eagle Harbor Liveaboards,' Kitsap Sun
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