Ran as an outraged, "pissed off renter" with her campaign centering around a pro-tenant agenda that included rental reforms and greater housing options.

But I think we have a right to have that discussion...at a minimum, the law should be repealed..."[1] Nicastro ran against former city councilmember Cheryl Chow after her failed 1997 mayoral run.

[7] While in office, Nicastro chaired the Landlord/Tenant & Land Use Committee, where she sponsored bills to strengthen tenant rights, lower parking requirements for affordable housing units, and increase density around transit hubs.

[8] Former Washington state governor Albert Rosellini assisted the Colacurcios family by lobbying six members of the Seattle City Council and raising funds for three of the politicians.

[10] The Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission investigated "Strippergate" and determined that Nicastro received $22,000 in campaign contributions from the Colacurcio family.

[12] Nicastro claimed the endorsement was due to a letter she sent to Nickels accusing him of lying, threatening her, and stealing her ideas.