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-Hello.
My name is Joey Massa,
and I am running
for Seattle City Council
as an independent progressive.
Throughout my campaign,
I'm often asked
what progressive means to me.
American progressivism
is rooted in the belief
that government should function
as a living body
adapting to the needs of its people.
And I know that my neighbors
join me in my commitment
to addressing
our city's most critical issues,
which are summed up in my platform
focused on public health
and safety, transportation,
and crafting a truly progressive plan
for our city.
My work in public safety
will begin
by establishing a baseline
of shelter and facilities
for our unhoused neighbors.
In addition to providing access
to basic human necessities,
such as restrooms and security,
we will finally gauge the true scope
of our homelessness crisis.
Improving our city's transportation
will start by working
with regional partners
to expand our vital network
of varied and functional
transit systems.
I want to grow
transit options that work
and are demonstrably cost-effective,
such as adding
Ballard and Lake Washington routes
to our water taxi system.
Finally, American progressivism
is what ties my platform together,
and to that end, I will work
to protect your rights to privacy
regarding facial recognition
and other mass-data gathering,
ensure our residents' rights
to fair wages and benefits,
and while establishing
a forward-looking plan
to shore up our city's infrastructure,
my commitment to reducing
Seattle's environmental impact
will be paramount
in every decision made.
We have no room to regress.
Thank you so much for your time.
Again, I'm Joey Massa,
running for City Council
in Seattle's 6th district.