And while Washington’s Supreme Court races have received the lion’s share of attention – deservedly so – Seattle voters have an opportunity to reform one of Washington’s most powerful, and most dysfunctional, courts: Seattle Municipal Court. Seattle Municipal Court is powerful, expensive, and scandal-riddenDespite its relatively low profile, Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) is one of the most influential – and troubled – courts in Washington. Seattle Municipal Court is expensive, ineffective, and dysfunctional. Gabe Rothstein has the legal and practical experience necessary to push one of Washington’s most powerful courts in the right direction. Austin Field serves on The Urbanist Elections Committee, which opted against endorsing in municipal court races, but did weigh in on Washington State Supreme Court races.