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Hi. I'm Debora Juarez,
and I'm on the Seattle City Council.
I represent the city,
but I honor the needs of my district,
our district -- District 5.
I've lived in the north end for over 30 years
as a renter and as a homeowner.
It's where I raised my children.
I'm running for reelection
for three reasons --
I want to keep listening
to the needs of our city in D5,
I want to continue to deliver
the projects and programs
that support our city and make it great,
and I want to finish the work we've started.
I've been a lawyer for 33 years.
I've worked as a public defender,
legal services,
a King County Superior Court judge.
I represented two governors
and many tribal governments.
I know how to get things done,
and I know how to build things.
Let me share what we've done.
We have a new $1.6 billion world-class arena
at Seattle Center
at no cost to the taxpayers.
We've raised $18 million
for our new Lake City Community Center
that will serve elders and kids.
And we secured a new NHL training facility
and headquarters located at Northgate
in D5 for jobs and opportunities.
And we are fully funding
the pedestrian bike bridge
that will connect Northgate Mall
to North Seattle College.
This is a game changer
for walkability in D5.
Homelessness is one of the biggest issues we face.
That is why I've secured millions of dollars
and directed these funds to nonprofits
that address homelessness,
addiction, and mental health.
In addition, we are building
1,200 units of affordable housing in D5.
And you all know how hard we fought to
bring light rail to Northgate.
Now we're bringing it
to 130th Street Station.
And we plan to bring that Light Rail station
in seven years earlier.
On public safety,
I voted to add 40 new police officers
to our force,
and I will continue to support
a new police station in the north end.
And sidewalks --
I have delivered 12 new sidewalk
projects in D5 last year,
and we won't stop there.
With that being said,
I am fiercely optimistic
about the future of our city in D5.
It's been an honor to represent you
on city council,
to be your councilwoman,
and I humbly ask for your support and vote.
Thank you.