1 00:00:00,967 --> 00:00:08,341 ♪♪ 2 00:00:09,876 --> 00:00:10,210 for our community. 3 00:00:10,310 --> 00:00:11,511 I'm Mark Solomon, 4 00:00:11,611 --> 00:00:12,679 and I'm running to serve you 5 00:00:12,779 --> 00:00:14,814 on Seattle City Council for District 2 6 00:00:14,914 --> 00:00:16,750 because I believe this city can do better 7 00:00:16,850 --> 00:00:18,585 in addressing the concerns of our communities, 8 00:00:18,685 --> 00:00:21,321 from public safety to homelessness 9 00:00:21,421 --> 00:00:22,889 to pushing back on the displacement 10 00:00:22,989 --> 00:00:25,191 of our families and neighborhood businesses. 11 00:00:25,291 --> 00:00:27,127 As a retired Air Force Officer, 12 00:00:27,227 --> 00:00:28,895 a former small business owner, 13 00:00:28,995 --> 00:00:30,397 a community leader, and a current 14 00:00:30,497 --> 00:00:32,665 Crime Prevention Coordinator with Seattle Police, 15 00:00:32,766 --> 00:00:33,967 I bring a depth of experience, 16 00:00:34,067 --> 00:00:35,268 community involvement, 17 00:00:35,368 --> 00:00:36,569 and coalition building 18 00:00:36,669 --> 00:00:38,338 necessary to affect positive change 19 00:00:38,438 --> 00:00:40,240 for the people of our district. 20 00:00:40,340 --> 00:00:41,441 I know our community. 21 00:00:41,541 --> 00:00:42,776 I was born and raised here. 22 00:00:42,876 --> 00:00:44,677 I know the concerns facing District 2, 23 00:00:44,778 --> 00:00:46,379 and I am prepared to fight for you 24 00:00:46,479 --> 00:00:48,848 from day one to address them. 25 00:00:48,948 --> 00:00:50,383 Regarding public safety, 26 00:00:50,483 --> 00:00:51,951 I will allocate additional funding 27 00:00:52,052 --> 00:00:54,487 to community-based crime and violence prevention efforts, 28 00:00:54,587 --> 00:00:57,023 and will promote comprehensive community policing 29 00:00:57,123 --> 00:00:59,092 and relational policing programs. 30 00:00:59,192 --> 00:01:00,560 To address homelessness, 31 00:01:00,660 --> 00:01:02,929 I will allocate more funding to diversion programs 32 00:01:03,029 --> 00:01:05,498 to prevent people from becoming homeless in the first place, 33 00:01:05,598 --> 00:01:07,634 increase and enhance shelter capacity, 34 00:01:07,734 --> 00:01:09,469 and provide more resources 35 00:01:09,569 --> 00:01:12,338 to place people in permanent housing. 36 00:01:12,439 --> 00:01:13,973 I will champion efforts to minimize 37 00:01:14,074 --> 00:01:15,909 displacement of our long-term neighbors, 38 00:01:16,009 --> 00:01:17,243 and will work to retain 39 00:01:17,343 --> 00:01:18,945 our current stock of affordable housing 40 00:01:19,045 --> 00:01:20,680 while streamlining the process 41 00:01:20,780 --> 00:01:24,017 to bring more housing units online now. 42 00:01:24,117 --> 00:01:25,652 To support our neighborhood businesses, 43 00:01:25,752 --> 00:01:27,020 I will introduce legislation 44 00:01:27,120 --> 00:01:28,388 to designate a portion of 45 00:01:28,488 --> 00:01:29,956 the Equitable Development fund 46 00:01:30,056 --> 00:01:33,193 specifically for small commercial space development 47 00:01:33,293 --> 00:01:34,627 and will pursue tax credits 48 00:01:34,727 --> 00:01:37,597 for small commercial space lease rates. 49 00:01:37,697 --> 00:01:39,299 Addressing our city's needs 50 00:01:39,399 --> 00:01:40,800 takes thoughtful leadership 51 00:01:40,900 --> 00:01:42,535 that will seek input, listen, 52 00:01:42,635 --> 00:01:45,438 include community in the decisions that impact them, 53 00:01:45,538 --> 00:01:46,840 and work in collaboration 54 00:01:46,940 --> 00:01:48,975 and partnership to get things done. 55 00:01:49,075 --> 00:01:50,510 We must enact policies 56 00:01:50,610 --> 00:01:52,645 that make this city safe, equitable, 57 00:01:52,745 --> 00:01:55,915 affordable, inclusive, and functioning. 58 00:01:56,015 --> 00:01:57,917 This city deserves leaders that are 59 00:01:58,017 --> 00:01:59,085 accessible, responsive, 60 00:01:59,185 --> 00:02:01,054 and accountable to you. 61 00:02:01,154 --> 00:02:03,389 I pledge to be that leader. 62 00:02:03,490 --> 00:02:05,058 Thank you for your time, 63 00:02:05,158 --> 00:02:06,559 and I ask you for your support 64 00:02:06,659 --> 00:02:08,795 and your vote November 5th.