Seattle Mafia 

A term created by political crusader David Blomstrom to characterize his allegations that various political, business, and lobbyist figures are part of a dangerous and corrupt political "machine" which controls Seattle politics.

It doesn't matter what the public vote says. If the Seattle Mafia want it, that new project will happen.

Seattle Mafia by Filksinger May 23, 2008

Seattle Mafia 

the corporate powers that rule Seattle (one of America's most corrupt cities), along with their various "gatekeepers," including the politicians they have installed in office, the media and various phony activists

Bill Gates is a Seattle Mafia kingpin.

Seattle Mafia by David Blomstrom May 22, 2006