Hearn, who owns a media company, had 63.47 percent of the vote as of Tuesday night; Steadman had 35.90 percent.
Hearn said that he’s glad to have four more years to carry out some of the issues the council has on its plate.
“Myself and all those that supported me worked really hard this summer trying to get the message about the good things I was able to do along with the council,” he said.
Steadman said he was disappointed but that he’d succeeded in getting Hearn more involved and engaged.
“In that aspect, it was a success, but it wasn’t my goal, and I came short of my goals,” he said. Steadman said he has no plans for future civic involvement.
During the campaign, Steadman didn’t hide the fact that part of the reason he ran was out of concern for his business. Those concerns included his issue with the city’s sign ordinance and the B&O tax.
Hearn’s platform leaned on council accomplishments during his first term, including votes to lift warehouse-size restrictions and to acquire 407 acres for future park and conservation uses. He also said he reignited the plan to upgrade College Street.
Steadman ran on issues including the health of Puget Sound, supporting the region’s military community and having good parks. He tried to define Hearn as not connected, painting himself as more mainstream and in touch.
Hearn said his council duties, coupled with church and community parks and recreation involvement, put him in the position to hear residents’ needs.
In this race, more money didn’t equate to more votes. Steadman outraised Hearn by more than $3,000.
Nate Hulings: 360-754-5476 nhulings@theolympian.com www.theolympian.com/outsideoly
