1 00:00:01,067 --> 00:00:08,608 ♪♪ 2 00:00:10,176 --> 00:00:11,578 Hi, my name is Egan Orion, 3 00:00:11,678 --> 00:00:13,146 and I'm running for Seattle City Council 4 00:00:13,246 --> 00:00:14,280 in District 3. 5 00:00:14,381 --> 00:00:15,682 This summer I called on you 6 00:00:15,782 --> 00:00:17,384 to join my campaign for innovation 7 00:00:17,484 --> 00:00:20,653 and pragmatic solutions for the very real challenges we face. 8 00:00:20,754 --> 00:00:22,222 On August 6th, I heard loud and clear 9 00:00:22,322 --> 00:00:23,590 that neighbors across the district 10 00:00:23,690 --> 00:00:25,058 share these same priorities. 11 00:00:25,158 --> 00:00:26,526 Heading into the general, 12 00:00:26,626 --> 00:00:28,061 I see a new day in Seattle 13 00:00:28,161 --> 00:00:30,196 and a new way forward for city council. 14 00:00:30,296 --> 00:00:32,532 As a fourth generation District 3 resident, 15 00:00:32,632 --> 00:00:34,934 I have deep ties to this place we call home. 16 00:00:35,035 --> 00:00:36,636 I've started two small businesses 17 00:00:36,736 --> 00:00:38,438 and a nonprofit from the district, 18 00:00:38,538 --> 00:00:39,639 and throughout my career, 19 00:00:39,739 --> 00:00:40,974 I've learned a lot about the people 20 00:00:41,074 --> 00:00:42,942 who live and work in this great city of ours. 21 00:00:43,043 --> 00:00:45,145 I love Seattle and all its diversity. 22 00:00:45,245 --> 00:00:46,579 I celebrate it every day. 23 00:00:46,679 --> 00:00:48,348 I celebrate it by throwing PrideFest, 24 00:00:48,448 --> 00:00:51,251 the single largest festival day in all the city. 25 00:00:51,351 --> 00:00:53,720 On Capitol Hill, I celebrate our small businesses 26 00:00:53,820 --> 00:00:56,322 and all they contribute to a healthy, vibrant community. 27 00:00:56,423 --> 00:00:57,824 In the Central District, 28 00:00:57,924 --> 00:00:59,325 I celebrate my neighborhood's 29 00:00:59,426 --> 00:01:00,894 beautiful intersectionality 30 00:01:00,994 --> 00:01:02,228 and all its identities 31 00:01:02,328 --> 00:01:03,930 and cultural heritages. 32 00:01:04,030 --> 00:01:05,498 Across the city, I celebrate 33 00:01:05,598 --> 00:01:07,500 the hardworking people of Seattle 34 00:01:07,600 --> 00:01:09,969 and the unions who fight for them every day. 35 00:01:10,070 --> 00:01:11,271 To all my D3 neighbors, 36 00:01:11,371 --> 00:01:12,639 I vow to represent you 37 00:01:12,739 --> 00:01:14,607 and be accountable to you. 38 00:01:14,707 --> 00:01:16,042 Throughout this election, I've heard 39 00:01:16,142 --> 00:01:17,710 your frustrations about the inaction 40 00:01:17,811 --> 00:01:19,245 on our homelessness crisis. 41 00:01:19,345 --> 00:01:20,613 We need strong leadership 42 00:01:20,713 --> 00:01:22,315 and real solutions now. 43 00:01:22,415 --> 00:01:23,783 Let's use our expanded partnership 44 00:01:23,883 --> 00:01:26,086 with the county to bond over 1,500 new 45 00:01:26,186 --> 00:01:28,021 permanent supportive housing units 46 00:01:28,121 --> 00:01:29,923 and expand our shelter and bridge housing, 47 00:01:30,023 --> 00:01:32,792 ensuring 24/7 low-barrier access 48 00:01:32,892 --> 00:01:34,194 and treatment on demand 49 00:01:34,294 --> 00:01:36,296 for mental health and addiction. 50 00:01:36,396 --> 00:01:38,498 Despite our prosperity, we are leaving our 51 00:01:38,598 --> 00:01:41,334 unsheltered neighbors out in the cold every night. 52 00:01:41,434 --> 00:01:42,802 Let's bring people together, 53 00:01:42,902 --> 00:01:44,337 use collaborative solutions, 54 00:01:44,437 --> 00:01:46,239 and remedy this human crisis 55 00:01:46,339 --> 00:01:48,041 that the current council has failed 56 00:01:48,141 --> 00:01:50,310 to adequately address. 57 00:01:50,410 --> 00:01:52,479 The current council member from D3 58 00:01:52,579 --> 00:01:54,414 has failed to adequately address 59 00:01:54,514 --> 00:01:56,716 our district's and our city's challenges. 60 00:01:56,816 --> 00:01:59,219 While I celebrate my opponent's progressiveness, 61 00:01:59,319 --> 00:02:00,320 ideas aren't enough. 62 00:02:00,420 --> 00:02:01,888 We have to pair it with a plan 63 00:02:01,988 --> 00:02:04,457 and a coalition to actually get something done, 64 00:02:04,557 --> 00:02:06,893 and that's something I've done throughout my career. 65 00:02:06,993 --> 00:02:08,595 There is so much to do, Seattle. 66 00:02:08,695 --> 00:02:10,497 Join me. Let's get started.