1 00:00:00,533 --> 00:00:06,306 ♪♪ 2 00:00:06,339 --> 00:00:10,744 ♪♪ 3 00:00:12,545 --> 00:00:14,214 -Hello. I'm Jay Fathi. 4 00:00:14,247 --> 00:00:15,448 I was raised in North Seattle 5 00:00:15,482 --> 00:00:16,683 by a single mom 6 00:00:16,716 --> 00:00:17,550 who worked hard 7 00:00:17,584 --> 00:00:18,985 to find both affordable rent 8 00:00:19,019 --> 00:00:20,620 and family-wage employment. 9 00:00:20,653 --> 00:00:22,455 My dad was an immigrant from Iran 10 00:00:22,489 --> 00:00:23,590 when America welcomed 11 00:00:23,623 --> 00:00:24,591 those who sought 12 00:00:24,624 --> 00:00:26,126 freedom and opportunity. 13 00:00:26,159 --> 00:00:28,728 These are the values my wife, Joelle, and I 14 00:00:28,762 --> 00:00:30,597 are instilling in our two sons. 15 00:00:30,630 --> 00:00:31,765 As a doctor who has been 16 00:00:31,798 --> 00:00:33,099 dedicated to community health 17 00:00:33,133 --> 00:00:35,135 in Seattle for nearly three decades, 18 00:00:35,168 --> 00:00:36,302 I'm the only candidate 19 00:00:36,336 --> 00:00:37,437 who has provided care 20 00:00:37,470 --> 00:00:38,705 to low-income, homeless, 21 00:00:38,738 --> 00:00:40,073 and vulnerable populations 22 00:00:40,106 --> 00:00:41,041 in our city 23 00:00:41,074 --> 00:00:43,276 and expanded affordable healthcare 24 00:00:43,309 --> 00:00:45,545 to serve thousands across our state. 25 00:00:45,578 --> 00:00:46,679 That unique experience 26 00:00:46,713 --> 00:00:47,881 is critical to tackling 27 00:00:47,914 --> 00:00:49,282 the public-health crisis 28 00:00:49,315 --> 00:00:50,216 on our streets. 29 00:00:50,250 --> 00:00:52,085 There are no easy solutions, 30 00:00:52,118 --> 00:00:54,320 but inaction while unsheltered people 31 00:00:54,354 --> 00:00:56,689 and our quality of life suffer 32 00:00:56,723 --> 00:00:57,891 is inexcusable. 33 00:00:57,924 --> 00:00:58,958 Serving our community 34 00:00:58,992 --> 00:01:00,060 as a family physician, 35 00:01:00,093 --> 00:01:01,761 I've also learned to first listen 36 00:01:01,795 --> 00:01:03,029 when solving problems. 37 00:01:03,063 --> 00:01:04,097 I'll bring that same approach 38 00:01:04,130 --> 00:01:05,031 to the Council. 39 00:01:05,065 --> 00:01:06,566 Seattle is a wonderful city 40 00:01:06,599 --> 00:01:08,068 with a progressive commitment 41 00:01:08,101 --> 00:01:09,402 to equity and innovation, 42 00:01:09,436 --> 00:01:10,870 but too often, our Council 43 00:01:10,904 --> 00:01:12,238 doesn't seem to listen. 44 00:01:12,272 --> 00:01:13,239 In particular, 45 00:01:13,273 --> 00:01:14,808 the disconnect between City Hall 46 00:01:14,841 --> 00:01:15,809 and the problems 47 00:01:15,842 --> 00:01:17,544 of neighborhood crime must end. 48 00:01:17,577 --> 00:01:18,645 Everyone deserves 49 00:01:18,678 --> 00:01:20,380 to feel safe in our city. 50 00:01:20,413 --> 00:01:21,781 I've also volunteered in our schools 51 00:01:21,815 --> 00:01:23,083 and served as medical director 52 00:01:23,116 --> 00:01:24,717 at the Ballard High School health clinic. 53 00:01:24,751 --> 00:01:25,919 As a proud 54 00:01:25,952 --> 00:01:27,020 Seattle public-school graduate 55 00:01:27,053 --> 00:01:28,455 with my own two sons 56 00:01:28,488 --> 00:01:29,589 in public schools, 57 00:01:29,622 --> 00:01:30,557 I will advocate 58 00:01:30,590 --> 00:01:32,225 for our students and educators. 59 00:01:32,258 --> 00:01:33,259 I believe that 60 00:01:33,293 --> 00:01:34,994 Seattle's growth is both energizing 61 00:01:35,028 --> 00:01:35,929 and marginalizing, 62 00:01:35,962 --> 00:01:37,030 forcing young families 63 00:01:37,063 --> 00:01:38,064 and seniors 64 00:01:38,098 --> 00:01:39,065 out of our neighborhoods. 65 00:01:39,099 --> 00:01:40,200 I'll target growth 66 00:01:40,233 --> 00:01:41,734 along new transit and urban centers, 67 00:01:41,768 --> 00:01:43,002 build affordable-sized 68 00:01:43,036 --> 00:01:44,270 family homes, 69 00:01:44,304 --> 00:01:45,238 and help seniors 70 00:01:45,271 --> 00:01:46,973 and fixed-income households. 71 00:01:47,006 --> 00:01:48,108 It's time for new, 72 00:01:48,141 --> 00:01:50,143 experienced voices on our Council 73 00:01:50,176 --> 00:01:51,744 to address our complex challenges 74 00:01:51,778 --> 00:01:53,079 with a focus on the needs 75 00:01:53,113 --> 00:01:54,280 of our neighborhoods. 76 00:01:54,314 --> 00:01:55,815 I am honored to have the endorsements 77 00:01:55,849 --> 00:01:58,852 of SEIU Healthcare 1199 and 775, 78 00:01:58,885 --> 00:02:00,420 UFCW 21, 79 00:02:00,453 --> 00:02:02,155 and former mayor Tim Burgess. 80 00:02:02,188 --> 00:02:03,923 But the support that means the most to me 81 00:02:03,957 --> 00:02:05,625 is from my neighbors across the district. 82 00:02:05,658 --> 00:02:07,694 I would be honored to earn your vote.