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Hello, I'm Tammy Morales,
running for city council in District 2.
Seattle is at a crossroads this election.
Will we allow corporate special interests
to dictate local policy,
or will we shift power
to the people of our city?
I'm a community organizer,
a long-time budget and policy analyst,
and a mom with two kids
in Seattle public schools.
I've spent my career
building healthy neighborhoods
with greater food security,
better housing, and stronger protections
for working people.
I did this work in coalition with many
of our community organizations,
joining to find solutions and advocate
for our district priorities.
That's how I lead,
by joining with neighbors
and those most impacted
to advance equity and shared prosperity.
I'm running to build power
for the people of District 2
so we all feel safe, we all thrive,
and so we make decisions
that are good for all of us,
not just the most privileged.
We know that cities must lead the way
in protecting our communities.
I'll work to create a city
where we can live without fear
of displacement by building
more housing to serve low-income families,
seniors, and to support
the transition out of homelessness.
I'll invest in our young people,
from those needing more childcare options
to students who are transitioning to
college or to union apprenticeship programs.
Together, we can transition to green building
and better transportation choices
so we end our reliance on fossil fuel,
because we can't call it an investment
if it destroys the planet.
And we must fix our upside-down tax structure.
I'll work to find the right mix
of progressive revenue
so we can stop funding the city
on the backs of our low-income neighbors.
For Seattle to thrive,
we need wealthy corporations to pay their fair share.
I'm proud to have the endorsement of grocery, healthcare,
and warehouse workers
who know my commitment to working families.
I've been endorsed by
Representative Jayapal,
State Senator Saldaña,
City Council Members Mosqueda and González,
and County Council Member Larry Gossett,
as well as the Washington Progressive Caucus,
Latino Caucus, 37th District Democrats,
and the Sierra Club.
I'm Tammy Morales,
and I'm asking for your vote
so together we can build power
for our community.
I'm Mark Solomon,
and I'm running to serve you
on Seattle City Council for District 2
because I believe this city can do better
in addressing the concerns of our communities,
from public safety to homelessness
to pushing back on the displacement
of our families and neighborhood businesses.
As a retired Air Force Officer,
a former small business owner,
a community leader, and a current
Crime Prevention Coordinator with Seattle Police,
I bring a depth of experience,
community involvement,
and coalition building
necessary to affect positive change
for the people of our district.
I know our community.
I was born and raised here.
I know the concerns facing District 2,
and I am prepared to fight for you
from day one to address them.
Regarding public safety,
I will allocate additional funding
to community-based crime and violence prevention efforts,
and will promote comprehensive community policing
and relational policing programs.
To address homelessness,
I will allocate more funding to diversion programs
to prevent people from becoming homeless in the first place,
increase and enhance shelter capacity,
and provide more resources
to place people in permanent housing.
I will champion efforts to minimize
displacement of our long-term neighbors,
and will work to retain
our current stock of affordable housing
while streamlining the process
to bring more housing units online now.
To support our neighborhood businesses,
I will introduce legislation
to designate a portion of
the Equitable Development fund
specifically for small commercial space development
and will pursue tax credits
for small commercial space lease rates.
Addressing our city's needs
takes thoughtful leadership
that will seek input, listen,
include community in the decisions that impact them,
and work in collaboration
and partnership to get things done.
We must enact policies
that make this city safe, equitable,
affordable, inclusive, and functioning.
This city deserves leaders that are
accessible, responsive,
and accountable to you.
I pledge to be that leader.
Thank you for your time,
and I ask you for your support
and your vote November 5th.