“It was very somber,” says City Commissioner Randy Leonard, of his conversation with Adams, which began at 11:30, and just finished. Adams wanted “my insight and my advice,” says Leonard. “I didn’t give him my advice, but I did give him my insight into last week’s events. As I made clear, I felt like I owed him that, to be as frank as I know how to be.”
LEONARD: “As frank as I know how to be…“
City Commissioner Amanda Fritz left city hall at 10:40, declining comment. Meanwhile, City Commissioner Nick Fish has just arrived, telling journalists he wants to have a “private conversation” with Adams.
Asked when Leonard expected to get a statement from Adams on his intent, Leonard responded: “I really am so far beyond predicting what Sam’s going to do.”
Among reporters outside city hall, there are mixed opinions about what last night’s protest means for Adams. Several, however, have not exactly viewed it in terms of a “resurrection.”
What does Dan Savage think of this development?
I’m not sure how to react until over-the-hill sex-lebrities from the Big City tell me what to think. What would the progressive people in the thoroughly over-gentrified, dull as shit Seattle area do?
Please tell us when the reporters outside city hall reach consensus on last night’s rally. Because that is oh-so-important.
Based on the big grin on Randy’s face (he’ll be Mayor during the interim if Sam resigns), the comments above from Fish (votes that will go on “no matter what”), my bet is that Sam will resign on Monday.
Nope.
Blabby, you’re my new favorite commenter.
RANDY FOR MAYOR!
Resign now Adams!
Leonard, you’re a putz and you know it.
Well, at least Council has shown some leadership during this. Haven’t seen any of that from Adams or his office.
Also note to Adams’ spokesperson. Please stop chewing gum while talking to reporters on camera at the same time. It makes you look like an unprofessional idiot.
Thanks!
Part of the big point of the rally last night is that we don’t really give a shit what the “opinions” of reporters are.