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My name is Dan Strauss,
and I was born and raised in Ballard.
I'm running because I love this community,
and I know that together,
we can guide Seattle's growth
to build a sustainable,
affordable, and equitable city
that works for everyone,
whether you've been here
for one year or 40.
I've dedicated my life
to public service.
I served with AmeriCorps
in low-income communities
all across the nation,
working on projects from disaster relief
to after-school programs.
I have nearly a decade
of legislative experience,
and I know how to make change happen.
My everyday job is to bring different levels
of government, community organizations,
and people together to solve problems.
I've already coordinated
work groups with the state,
county, city, port,
Sound Transit, and community
to successfully fund
transportation projects,
develop green building codes,
and improve our parks.
As your next council member,
I'll use my experience to serve you.
I worked on gun-responsibility policy,
passing the Extreme Risk Protection Order,
and on city council,
I'll continue to implement
gun-violence prevention
by investing in community-based programs
that intervene in the cycle of violence.
I'll tackle the homelessness crisis head-on
by advocating for Housing First policies
that bring people experiencing homelessness
into four walls with a door that locks
and is connected to the services
and care they need.
I'll build a connected transit network
with dedicated lanes so that buses
aren't stuck in traffic.
And I'll work to complete our bicycle master plan
with protected bike lanes.
I was hit by a driver while riding my bike,
and I know the importance of safe
and separated infrastructure.
I'm committed to opening a district office
so that you don't have to go downtown
to have your voice heard.
I'll prioritize constituent services
so that if you get stuck
in the bureaucratic gridlock,
my office will be there
to help you through it,
to get you solutions,
because I've got your back.
I have deep roots in our community,
and I'm endorsed by community leaders,
labor unions,
local Democratic organizations,
and current and former elected officials.
I ask for your support and for your vote.
Thank you.