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PubliCola was off and running. In June 2009, PubliCola hired another award-winning journalist, super-sourced Seattle city hall reporter Erica C. Barnett.

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Morning Fizz: Caffeinated News and Gossip

News   February 5, 2009 at 9:35 am Josh Feit

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1. Who’s going to replace NARAL Executive Director Karen Cooper? Who can possibly replace NARAL Executive Director Karen Cooper? Our local, inimitable, bad ass-Patti Smith-feminist is leaving in April. 

2. Why did Sate Rep. Dave Upthegrove (D-33, Burien) table his own comprehensive global warming bill less than a week after introducing it?

3. Why haven’t the House Democrats in Olympia appointed a Caucus Chair yet?

4.  Yesterday in Morning Fizz, we reported that well-known local consultant Donald Stark is leaving his firm Gogerty Stark Marriott to form a new public affairs  firm with consultant Gary Smith. However, the question remains. Who is Gary Smith?

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5. It’s First Thursday tonight, and there’s a special treat at the Davidson Galleries: Artist Ben Beres’ first solo show. Beres is a member of the much-acclaimed local art gang, SuttonBeresCuller. Go see Ben’s etchings (that’s one above). Tonight. (313 Occidental Ave. S. 6-8pm.)


  • Jean

    Gary Smith is the former head of the Gallatin Group. The major partners impoloded last year and Gary went out on his own. He’s GOP – former Slade Gorton Comm Director – lots of natural resource clients and now some off shore stuff.

  • Jean

    Gary Smith is the former head of the Gallatin Group. The major partners impoloded last year and Gary went out on his own. He’s GOP – former Slade Gorton Comm Director – lots of natural resource clients and now some off shore stuff.