Save Our Sonics and Storm is a non-profit organization registered in Washington State as a response to the recent sale of the Sonics and Storm to Oklahoma based interests.  We are committed to pursuing a resolution which will allow the team to remain in the region on a long term basis.  We feel that the Sonics and Storm are an integral and essential part of both our local culture and economy.  In addition to providing documented economic benefits the Sonics have been a part of our city for 40 years.  During that time they have been charitable and inspirational while bringing Seattle’s first national championship and prominent national exposure.   The Storm have, in their short lifetime also brought a championship to the city while providing positive role models for women and minorities throughout the region.  The loss of these two prominent and valuable civic amenities would be disgraceful for a world class city such as Seattle. 

Over the last several years city leadership has failed retain Boeing’s Corporate Headquarters, provide a mass transit system comparable with other world class cities, or address essential problems such as the viaduct.  In addition they have allowed our existing city assets, such as the Seattle Center to deteriorate below reasonable standards.  Their decision to essentially abandon talks with the Seattle SuperSonics and the Seattle Storm is indicative of their shortsighted approach to civic investment and we demand that they not only re-enter those talks, but provide the leadership necessary to create a solution which retains professional basketball in the Puget Sound Area. 

Save Our Sonics and Storm consists of fans and concerned citizens who have joined forces to provide a unified and resounding voice on this issue.  We encourage you to contact us at any time for more information about SOS&S and the related issues.

Thank you and regards,

Brian E. Robinson & Steven Pyeatt

Co-Founders,  Save Our Sonics and Storm