Candidate for Governor Bill Bryant makes a stop in West Seattle
Gubernatorial candidate (R) Bill Bryant paid a visit to West Seattle on Tuesday, April 12 to have a meeting with local business leaders, hear their concerns and build support for his campaign. It's uncommon for Republicans to visit West Seattle, long known as a bastion of the Democratic Party but Bryant said he's had strong support in the past in West Seattle. Bryant has been a Port Commissioner since 2008 who announced his candidacy almost a year ago. "I've run twice county wide and I've always done very very well in West Seattle," he said.
Describing himself as "socially libertarian, fiscally responsible and pro environment" Bryant said he came to talk to people about education and transportation and small businesses in West Seattle.
Bryant and his wife live in north Seattle but he said they've looked at property here.
"I like the community, I like the neighborhood feel, and I think it has a solid base of small businesses. He was hosted by West 5 restaurant and lounge owner Dave Montoure and he was joined by attorney Phil Tavel to talk about the local aspects of those larger issues.