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The Mayor is still living in his own reality. Perhaps he needs to go another round with the Governator. A letter from mayor Greg Nickles

Oh boy, an earthquake! Let's see if we can find a crack...and 5 billion to play with.
What's causing the politicians to salivate?
Below is a summary of the bi-annual inspections and their findings since 2001.
A rational person might ask what the fuss is all about.

Date	Results
10/2006	Analysis of the Alaskan Way Viaduct inspection results indicate a small amount of settlement has occurred on the viaduct. An area that WSDOT has been monitoring has settled an additional 1/4 of an inch. This area has settled a total of 4 3/4 inches since we began measuring in 2001.
3/2006	Analysis of the Alaskan Way Viaduct inspection results indicate a small amount of settlement has occurred on the viaduct. An area that WSDOT has been monitoring has settled an additional 3/8 of an inch. This area has settled a total of 4 1/2 inches since we began measuring in 2001.
10/2005	Analysis of the Alaskan Way Viaduct inspection results from October indicate that no new settlement has occurred on the viaduct. A crack that WSDOT has been monitoring has grown from 4 mm to 7 mm. WSDOT engineers repaired the crack in November 2005.
3/2005	Two columns across from Colman Ferry Terminal between Columbia Street and Yesler Way settled 0.25 inches.
9/ 2004	No measurable settlement.
3/2004	No measurable settlement across from Colman Ferry Terminal. Very minimal settlement in south sections (near Washington Street).
10/2003	Viaduct section across from Colman Ferry Terminal settles an additional 1.0-1.2 inches (east and west sides) since March 2003 inspection. Continued minimal settlement in south viaduct sections (near Washington Street).
3/2003	Crews discover viaduct section across from Colman Ferry Terminal has settled 0.5 inches on the east side and 2.0 inches on the west side since last inspection. Continued minimal settlement in south viaduct sections (near Washington Street).
11/2002	Crews discover viaduct section across from Colman Ferry Terminal has settled 0.5 inches on the east side and 1.2 inches on west side.  Minimal settlement—fractions of an inch, found in south viaduct sections (near Washington Street).
4/2001	WSDOT makes $3.5 million in post-Nisqually earthquake repairs.

Washington State DOT Viaduct Project's Website
The State DOT has created a site with minimal propaganda.

Seattle Mayor Greg Nickles has been wearing his Flip Flops:

March 9, 2006 "We'll go out in November and ask what the citizens think."
September 22, 2006 "Mayor Greg Nickels, who had initially supported a vote, said he changed his mind after learning of the new numbers, feeling they were too uncertain to send to a vote."
December 21, 2006 "Mayor Greg Nickels, a tunnel advocate, said last week he welcomed a vote. Deputy Mayor Tim Ceis said Wednesday the mayor stands by that position."

No Tunnel Alliance
I think these guys are serious.

No Big Dig
These folks were accompanied by Neil Twelker a word-renown engineer who worked on many area projects including the Chief Joseph Dam, I-90 Mount Baker Tunnel, the Elliot Bay Grain Terminal, and the Magnolia Bridge Retaining Wall. The politicians love to slam these guys, so they must be right.

Tom Veatch Thinks People Want Roads That Go Places - Is He Right?
http://www.tomveatch.com/Viaduct.html

Mayor Nickles' Tunnel Propaganda Website
http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/issues/viaduct
Yes, complaints have been raised about the misuse of public funds.