New to Town: How to Avoid Being a Political Dummy

Hey there, new-to-Seattle person. Welcome! Say, did you move here from a place where it was normal to not really follow politics? Well, that place is dead to you now.
Here in Seattle, we care about politics—a lot—and that includes what's happening in local government. And you should get on board.
Why? Things get exciting around here. Seattle was among the first cities to pass a $15 minimum wage. Washington legalized pot. (Seattle's city attorney, Pete Holmes, was one of the first pe