Author, community activist, and Admiral Junction resident Judy Pigott held a political fundraiser May 5 for King County Council member Dow Constantine, who is running for county executive.

The May 5 event filled her living room and dining room with other area politicians including Sen. Joe McDermott and Rep. Eileen Cody, both of the 34th District, and Rep. Sharon Nelson, also of the 34th District, as well as other Constantine supporters.

Seattle City Council candidate Highland Park activist Dorsal Plant attended, as did Tom Daschle's brother Steve, director of Southwest Youth and Family Services.

Also hosting, Herban Feast catered. They open their Sodo restaurant May 22.

"The energy here is fantastic and positive," said Pigott.

"I have spent my life living lessons my parents have taught me about trying to find ways for people to live together and eventually finding a 'win' for everyone," said Constantine in his speech. "But...also standing up and fighting for what is right.

"Our expenses (in King County) are going up and our revenues are going down, and the county has a terrible inertia that has prevented us from addressing that squarely. It has cut inoculations for kids, dental care for poor kids, public safety, environmental protection...Someone has to take bull by the horns and change the culture of the county.

"I will engage all of our 13,000 (county) employees to be telling us what can be done better in their jobs so we can turn this ship around. I can do that. I have the trust and fresh eyes to make the choices we need, and support in this community. Without this base in West Seattle, my lifelong home, it is impossible to win."

The primary election is August 18. Fellow King County Council member Larry Phillips is running against Constantine. Others who have joined the race are Rep. Ross Hunter (D-Medina), Rep. Fred Jarrett (D-Mercer Island) and former KIRO-TV news anchor Susan Hutchison.

After the fundraising event Constantine left to attend a debate with Phillips, Hunter and Jarrett.