Seattle mayoral race 2013
Charlie Staadecker ▼

Charlie Staadecker

Realtor, 70 years old

Persona
Gentleman with business chops.
Big idea
Promote street art. Life is too short not to have fun.
Residence
$534,000 Pike-Pine condo.*
Conventional wisdom
A nice guy who has raised a lot of money, but is a longshot to win.
Baggage
His successful campaign fundraising is a sign he has a lot of rich friends, not a sign that he has a lot of support.
Family
Married to Benita; three grown children.
Pets
A painting that resembles his beloved, deceased yellow lab, Jordy.
Management experience
Served on the executive team at InterContinental Hotels and Hilton International Hotels, helping manage 400 employees and a $30 million budget. Served as a board member for the Puget Sound Educational Service District, helping manage 300 employees and a $68 million budget.

Old-fashioned virtues such as trust and authenticity are exactly what people are thirsting for today. They don't like political strife and gridlock. —Charlie Staadecker

Election results

4.5%

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Charlie Staadecker on the issues

In summary

Hire more cops

First move the new mayor should make at the Seattle Police Department

Staadecker would start by hiring more police.

Candidates with a similar view: None

In summary

Fix aging streets first

Funding light rail in Seattle

Staadecker says the city should fix aging infrastructure before it thinks about light rail.

Candidates with a similar view: Doug McQuaid

In summary

End them

Homeless encampments in Seattle

Staadecker said the city should provide indoor shelter for homeless people who agree to get help. He does not think tent cities are a viable form of shelter, and agrees with the proposal to clear Nickelsville.

Candidates with a similar view: Ed Murray, Peter Steinbrueck, Bruce A. Harrell, Kate Martin

In summary

OK as affordable housing

Microhousing and aPodments

Staadecker says aPodments are a good alternative for young people starting their lives with a lot of student debt. They need someplace affordable and close to transit.

Candidates with a similar view: Ed Murray, Mike McGinn, Peter Steinbrueck, Bruce A. Harrell, Kate Martin, Joey Gray

In summary

Good idea

NBA arena in Sodo

Staadecker supports the arena and its location in Sodo, which he said is a transportation hub that already has stadiums in it. He questions the city's investment, though.

Candidates with a similar view: Ed Murray, Mike McGinn, Bruce A. Harrell, Doug McQuaid

In summary

Too expensive

Parking meter rates

Staadecker thinks the parking rates in effect are too expensive and hurt businesses. He supports a staggered rate, with a low rate for the first hour, higher rate for the second hour, and so on. He also supports a seasonal break on parking rates in city garages from Nov. 1 until Dec. 31.

Candidates with a similar view: Peter Steinbrueck, Bruce A. Harrell, Doug McQuaid, Mary Martin

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Major endorsements

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn

Money raised

$201,006

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