1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,939 ♪♪ 2 00:00:06,006 --> 00:00:09,442 ♪♪ 3 00:00:10,410 --> 00:00:11,511 -My name's Jason Williams, 4 00:00:11,511 --> 00:00:12,679 and I'm running 5 00:00:12,679 --> 00:00:14,914 for Seattle City Council District 7. 6 00:00:14,948 --> 00:00:16,416 I grew up in a working-class family 7 00:00:16,449 --> 00:00:17,384 in Federal Way, 8 00:00:17,417 --> 00:00:19,352 the son of a teacher and a butcher. 9 00:00:19,352 --> 00:00:21,187 Because of strong public schools, 10 00:00:21,187 --> 00:00:23,189 hard work, and my parents' sacrifices, 11 00:00:23,223 --> 00:00:24,290 I graduated from 12 00:00:24,357 --> 00:00:25,725 Seattle Pacific University 13 00:00:25,759 --> 00:00:26,926 and, later, Yale University 14 00:00:26,960 --> 00:00:28,128 with an MBA. 15 00:00:28,194 --> 00:00:29,195 I've worked with 16 00:00:29,229 --> 00:00:30,296 world-class organizations, 17 00:00:30,363 --> 00:00:31,598 including Microsoft 18 00:00:31,631 --> 00:00:33,867 and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. 19 00:00:33,867 --> 00:00:34,968 My wife and I chose 20 00:00:35,035 --> 00:00:36,202 to return to Seattle 21 00:00:36,202 --> 00:00:37,470 and now raise our young daughter 22 00:00:37,537 --> 00:00:39,739 in this place we love. 23 00:00:39,773 --> 00:00:41,875 Many are worried about our city. 24 00:00:41,908 --> 00:00:44,210 Neighbors lament soaring housing costs, 25 00:00:44,210 --> 00:00:45,245 express concerns 26 00:00:45,278 --> 00:00:46,780 about walking home at night, 27 00:00:46,813 --> 00:00:47,747 and wonder what 28 00:00:47,781 --> 00:00:49,315 their tax dollars are buying. 29 00:00:49,382 --> 00:00:51,051 These are deeply felt concerns, 30 00:00:51,051 --> 00:00:53,820 and we must address them. 31 00:00:53,887 --> 00:00:55,121 I also hear a desire 32 00:00:55,155 --> 00:00:56,823 to focus on the future. 33 00:00:56,890 --> 00:00:57,824 In this future, 34 00:00:57,891 --> 00:00:59,092 neighbors describe a city 35 00:00:59,125 --> 00:01:01,461 celebrated for economic equity, 36 00:01:01,494 --> 00:01:04,130 natural beauty, and vibrant culture. 37 00:01:04,164 --> 00:01:05,265 As your Council member, 38 00:01:05,298 --> 00:01:06,933 I will work tirelessly 39 00:01:06,966 --> 00:01:09,769 to make this future a reality. 40 00:01:09,803 --> 00:01:11,504 I will work to maintain job growth 41 00:01:11,571 --> 00:01:13,239 by investing in infrastructure, 42 00:01:13,239 --> 00:01:14,841 including the Magnolia Bridge, 43 00:01:14,908 --> 00:01:16,943 increasing transit, and enabling 44 00:01:16,976 --> 00:01:18,578 small-business success. 45 00:01:18,611 --> 00:01:19,946 Every child deserves 46 00:01:19,979 --> 00:01:21,414 a fair start in life. 47 00:01:21,414 --> 00:01:23,083 That's why I will prioritize 48 00:01:23,083 --> 00:01:23,983 universal access 49 00:01:24,017 --> 00:01:25,085 to affordable, 50 00:01:25,085 --> 00:01:27,153 high-quality early learning. 51 00:01:27,187 --> 00:01:28,822 I will also make critical improvements 52 00:01:28,855 --> 00:01:30,657 to workforce development. 53 00:01:30,690 --> 00:01:31,758 I will preserve and enhance 54 00:01:31,758 --> 00:01:32,826 our open spaces 55 00:01:32,859 --> 00:01:35,495 that give Seattle its natural beauty. 56 00:01:35,528 --> 00:01:37,030 Finally, I will elevate 57 00:01:37,097 --> 00:01:38,031 arts and culture 58 00:01:38,098 --> 00:01:39,365 and the diverse communities 59 00:01:39,432 --> 00:01:41,334 that make our city vibrant. 60 00:01:41,367 --> 00:01:43,336 This vision is only possible 61 00:01:43,369 --> 00:01:44,537 if we restore trust 62 00:01:44,604 --> 00:01:45,805 to local government. 63 00:01:45,839 --> 00:01:47,607 This will require better provision 64 00:01:47,607 --> 00:01:49,642 of core city services, 65 00:01:49,676 --> 00:01:50,777 as well as progress 66 00:01:50,777 --> 00:01:52,946 on the pressing challenges of the day. 67 00:01:52,979 --> 00:01:54,948 Know that as your representative, 68 00:01:54,948 --> 00:01:57,617 I will listen, respect your values, 69 00:01:57,650 --> 00:01:59,152 and conduct my work 70 00:01:59,185 --> 00:02:01,287 with honesty and transparency. 71 00:02:01,287 --> 00:02:03,223 Together, we have an opportunity 72 00:02:03,289 --> 00:02:05,125 to create a more vibrant, just, 73 00:02:05,158 --> 00:02:06,860 and equitable Seattle. 74 00:02:06,893 --> 00:02:08,695 Vote Jason Williams. 75 00:02:08,728 --> 00:02:09,963 Thank you.