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Announcer: Welcome to the

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King County Video Voters' Guide,

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your chance to hear directly

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from the candidates

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on the Aug. 3 primary.

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This is an all-mail election.

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Instead of going to

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a polling place, ballots will be

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sent to all registered voters.

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In this edition,

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we've invited the candidates

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who will appear

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on the primary ballot

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for King County Executive

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and King County Council

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and representatives

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who support and oppose

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a proposed property tax levy

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for children, youth,

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families, and communities.

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The offices are nonpartisan.

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Each of the statements is up to

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two minutes long and unedited.

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The speakers appear on your

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screen in the same order

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as they will on the ballot.

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If only one or two candidates

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filed for a seat, that position

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goes straight to

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the general election

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and does not appear

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on the primary ballot.

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Look for our general election

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video in October.

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First up,

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King County Proposition 1.

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King County Proposition No. 1

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is a proposed renewed property

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tax levy for children, youth,

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families, and communities.

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If approved by voters,

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Proposition 1 would authorize

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a six-year property tax

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of 19 cents per $1,000

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of assessed valuation

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beginning January 1, 2022.

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The program would fund

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prevention and early

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intervention services

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and capital investments,

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including funding

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for child care, prenatal,

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and newborn family services,

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youth-development programs,

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social, emotional,

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and mental health supports,

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and homelessness prevention.

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This measure will appear

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only on the primary ballot.

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All voters in King County

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are eligible to vote on

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King County Proposition 1.

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Every kid deserves
a strong start in life

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and the opportunity to
reach their potential.

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That's why it's essential
that we renew

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Best Starts for Kids,
Prop. 1 on our ballot.

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Best Starts
is an effective,

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evidence-based levy
that maintains

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and expands
community-led programs

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proven to help young people
at every stage of life.

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The levy supports
equitable investments

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in children of color to
overcome racial justice,

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providing important
community support.

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We know that investing
early helps kids thrive.

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Prop. 1 supports prevention

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and early intervention
strategies

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that have helped thousands
of kids stay in school,

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address personal challenges,
and avoid involvement

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in the criminal
legal system --

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cost-effective
engagement

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that facilitates
future success.

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Your vote to approve
Prop. 1 also expands

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school-based
health programs

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and counseling services,
helping address

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the alarming increase
in youth depression

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and other behavioral health
concerns

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during the pandemic.

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Best Starts for Kids supports
vulnerable families.

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Renewal continues outreach
and partnerships

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for pregnant
and parenting families

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so babies and children

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have the strongest
start in life

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and will provide thousands
of low-income families

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access to child care.

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That is critical
for economic recovery,

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family stability,
and gender equity,

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especially for moms
who left the workforce

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during the pandemic.

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In addition, levy dollars
have already helped

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over 10,000 families
avoid homelessness.

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Renewal continues
rental assistance

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and other critical homelessness
prevention strategies.

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Please join Executive
Dow Constantine,

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along with city council
members, mayors,

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and organizations serving
children and families

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across our county,

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supporting Prop. 1 to renew
Best Starts for Kids.

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For more information,
please visit

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BestStartsForKids.org.

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Thank you.

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Announcer: The office of

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King County Executive.

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The county executive manages

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the delivery of such regional

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services as criminal justice,

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metro transit,

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and wastewater treatment.

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In 2020, the voters of

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King County amended the charter

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so that the sheriff became

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an appointed position.

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Beginning in 2022,

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the sheriff will be appointed

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by the executive and confirmed

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by the county council.

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The executive also directs

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the local services provided

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to those in the unincorporated

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areas outside of cities.

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This is a nonpartisan position

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and is elected

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for a four-year term.

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All voters in King County

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can vote for county executive.

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The top two vote-getters

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will advance to the

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general election in November.

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As I was walking here
to the TV studio,

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I saw a number
of tents.

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Actually, I saw
a lot of tents,

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signifying that there's
homeless people

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in our society.

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And it seems
that each year

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the number
of homeless people

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have increased and increased
and increased

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under the policies
that we have.

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And I, Goodspaceguy,

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candidate for King County
Executive,

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am accusing
the job-destroying

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minimum wage
as being the culprit.

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So I say that
the minimum wage,

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the job-destroying
minimum wage

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of the command economy
of socialism,

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is destroying jobs

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and creating
the homeless people.

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So in raising the level
of prosperity

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in King County,

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we should start
with the homeless

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and make it legal for them
to get back to work.

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It's wrong
of government

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to step in
and say to people,

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"You may not sell your labor
at a bargain.

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You have to sell it
at a certain price

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where people, when they consider
your problems,

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will not hire you."

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So that is a wrong thing
to do.

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So the best
economic system,

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for raising the living standard
in King County

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is called capitalism.

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Capitalism, with
its profit incentive,

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serves the consumers
better

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and gets a more
balanced economy.

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So capitalism and
its supply and demand

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and its profit-seeking

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best serves
the consumers

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and best raises
the living standard.

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When I lived
in Germany,

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I noticed people fleeing

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from East Germany,
socialism,

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to West Germany,

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land of capitalism.

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And this was a voluntary vote
with their feet.

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When COVID
arrived here,

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the first place
in the country

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impacted by
this deadly virus,

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I took swift,
decisive action.

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We led with science
and reason

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and saved
thousands of lives

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and reduced
our infection rate

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to among the lowest
in the nation.

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"The New York Times"
reported

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that had the rest of America
followed our lead,

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the nation
could have avoided

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more than
300,000 deaths.

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As we emerge from the pandemic,
I'm bringing

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that same clarity
and resolve

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to the toughest
challenges

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and uniting
our region

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for an economic
recovery

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where everyone
can thrive.

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We're taking bold action
on homelessness,

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moving thousands
off the streets

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and into housing with services
to restore lives.

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And through my Best Starts
for Kids initiative,

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we've kept 10,000 children
and families

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safely housed.

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This housing crisis, made worse
by the pandemic,

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requires
both compassion

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and the proven ability to
drive real change.

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We're improving public safety
and public trust

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by investing in gun
violence prevention

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and aid to victims

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of domestic violence
and other crimes,

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and collaborating
with communities

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to create
real safety.

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I've asked community leaders
to work with me

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as we appoint
a new sheriff

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who's accountable
to me,

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the council,
and the people.

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We're helping kids stay in
school, graduate,

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and avoid the criminal
legal system,

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and I've succeeded
in driving down

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the youth detention rate
nearly tenfold.

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And I'm taking urgent action
on climate,

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leading the fight for
regional light rail,

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and converting Metro to
an all-electric fleet.

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And there's more exciting
progress to come.

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I'm grateful for
the endorsements

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of Governors Inslee,
Gregoire, and Locke,

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over 40 Democratic
legislators,

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the MLK
Labor Council,

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health care workers,
firefighters,

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building trades,

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the Washington Conservation
Voters,

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and the Alliance for
Gun Responsibility.

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My commitment to public service
was instilled in me

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by my parents, retired public
school teachers.

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Today, Shirley and I are raising
our daughter

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in the same West Seattle
neighborhood

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where I grew up.

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Let's keep working
together to help

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all King County
families thrive.

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Thank you.

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After 12 years of
the current leadership

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failing to solve
our biggest problems

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like homelessness,
it's time for change.

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My name is Joe Nguyen,

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and I'm running for
King County Executive

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because we don't
have time

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to wait for
incremental progress.

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Homelessness
isn't waiting.

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Climate change
isn't waiting.

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Racial inequities
aren't waiting.

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The status quo
isn't working,

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and we need leaders who share
the same experiences

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as families
in King County

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and will act with
the urgency required

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to deliver results.

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I'm the son of refugees
from White Center,

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and growing up in unincorporated
King County,

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I saw firsthand how much
of a difference

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investing in people
can make.

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When I was 7 years old,

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my dad was in a terrible
car accident.

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It left him quadriplegic,
and my family relied

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on anti-poverty programs
like TANF to get by.

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Because of that assistance
and years of hard work,

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I broke the cycle
of poverty

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and built a successful career
in the private sector.

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Now I represent
the community

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that held me
and my family up

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as a state senator
in the legislature.

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And since taking office,
we've passed policies

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that are making a difference
in people's lives --

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tax breaks for seniors
and working families,

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strengthening
police accountability,

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and funding the same
anti-poverty programs

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my family relied on
so countless others

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can stay housed and fed
through this pandemic.

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We've made tremendous progress
in the legislature

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but need leaders who will work
with the same urgency

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to get things done
in the county.

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We need an executive who
will uplift the voices

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of those
in the community

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instead of making them fight
just to be heard.

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Homelessness
has been an emergency

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for over a decade, and nothing
seems to change.

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It's time for the Executive's
Office to get it done

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because families in King County
work hard

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every day to
improve their lives.

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They deserve a leader
who will work

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just as hard for them.

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My name is Joe Nguyen.

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I'm running
for County Executive,

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and I'd be honored
to earn your vote.

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Announcer: King County Council.

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As the legislative branch

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of county government,

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the Metropolitan

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King County Council

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sets the policies,

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enacts the laws,

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and adopts the budgets that

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guide the largest jurisdiction

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in Washington State.

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Its mission is to protect

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public health and safety,

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enhance quality of life,

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and ensure public trust.

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This is a nonpartisan position.

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Members are elected

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for four-year terms.

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This year, three of the nine

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council positions will appear

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on the primary ballot.

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Hi, everyone.
my name is Joe Cohen.

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And I'm running for King County
Council District 3.

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Having been born and raised here
on the Eastside,

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I'm running to represent
our community at a time

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when we face unprecedented
challenges.

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The Eastside
needs a champion

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on the King County
Council

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to represent
our interests

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and who understands
our perspective.

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My experience
as an attorney

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and strong record
of public service

00:12:22.067 --> 00:12:23.734 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
have uniquely
prepared me

00:12:23.734 --> 00:12:26.601 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
to serve our community
in this moment.

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For example,
it's been six years

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since a homelessness
emergency

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was announced
in King County,

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and things have only
gotten worse.

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Having led oversight

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investigations
into government waste,

00:12:37.167 --> 00:12:38.534 align:middle line:80% position:69% size:90%
fraud, and abuse,

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I'll demand
accountability

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in how we address
homelessness

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so we can finally make
meaningful progress

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on this crisis.

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I'll also be relentless in
my pursuit of integrity

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and efficiency in the
King County government

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to make sure that
the county's budget

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is spent on programs

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that deliver results
for our community.

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I also have 10 years

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of criminal justice
policy experience,

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including at the US
Department of Justice,

00:13:03.834 --> 00:13:06.667 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
on Senator Maria Cantwell's
legislative staff,

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and in the Obama
White House.

00:13:08.901 --> 00:13:11.300 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
This will allow me to help
ensure public safety

00:13:11.300 --> 00:13:13.701 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
while simultaneously
bringing transparency

00:13:13.701 --> 00:13:17.534 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and accountability to the King
County Sheriff's Office.

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And having been able
to enjoy our area's

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natural beauty
my entire life,

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I'll work to combat
climate change

00:13:23.167 --> 00:13:26.067 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and protect salmon habitat
so that we can continue

00:13:26.067 --> 00:13:28.067 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
to enjoy
what makes our area

00:13:28.067 --> 00:13:29.734 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
such a special place
to live.

00:13:29.734 --> 00:13:31.701 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I'm honored to have
the endorsements

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of respected
Eastside leaders,

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including Representative
Amy Walen,

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Newcastle Deputy Mayor
Tony Ventrella,

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and Redmond City Council
members Jessica Forsythe

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and Steve Fields.

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I've also been endorsed
by the 48th

00:13:45.334 --> 00:13:49.000 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and 39th Legislative
District Democrats.

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My name is Joe Cohen,

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and I'm asking
for your vote

00:13:52.601 --> 00:13:55.801 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
so that we can work together
to get things done.

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Thank you for being an active
and interested voter.

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My name
is Kathy Lambert,

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and I'm the King County
Council member

00:14:03.834 --> 00:14:06.767 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
for District 3, running
for reelection.

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We are seeing many changes
in our communities

00:14:09.000 --> 00:14:10.801 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
as we come out of COVID
and deal with

00:14:10.801 --> 00:14:13.634 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
many financial and social
issues before us.

00:14:13.634 --> 00:14:15.467 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
It takes somebody
with experience

00:14:15.467 --> 00:14:18.200 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
willing to listen to everyone
and find solutions

00:14:18.200 --> 00:14:20.167 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
to the many issues
before us.

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I have been and hope to continue
to be that leader

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for you
and our county.

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This position
is nonpartisan,

00:14:26.567 --> 00:14:29.200 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
which is critical in a diverse
district as ours.

00:14:29.200 --> 00:14:31.000 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
It's about getting
the job done,

00:14:31.000 --> 00:14:33.601 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
of providing local
and regional services

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without political
infighting.

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I represent the largest
of the districts,

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with urban, rural,
and suburban areas,

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so I must
always be aware of

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and listen
to the many voices

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to find
a common solution

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to meet
the varied needs.

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I'm involved in many
important issues.

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One is the
community courts.

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This helps to bring services
to people in crisis.

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We started this program
as a pilot

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in my district,
and it has spread

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to other cities.

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On June 2nd, "The Seattle Times"
editorial board

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described this program by saying
it demonstrates

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that compassion
and accountability

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are not
mutually exclusive,

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but complementary
actions

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that can help
individuals

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and communities
thrive.

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On the Law and Justice
Committee,

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I am prepared to
work on implementing

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the new
voter-approved rules

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for the sheriff's
department duties

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and to protect
our citizens.

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I'm also the chair

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of the Regional Water
Quality Committee,

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working on the Clean Water Plan
for our county

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and planning for
adequate wastewater

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infrastructure for
a growing population.

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I was, in 2013,
named

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the United Way
Outstanding

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Elected Official
of the Year

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and, in 2019,
was selected to be

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"Governing" magazine,
Women in Leadership.

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I am also enjoying
finding so many ways

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to bring people
together.

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I hope that you will look
at my webpage,

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KathyLambert.com,

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and vote for me,
Kathy Lambert,

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so that I can continue
to serve you.

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Thank you.

00:15:58.767 --> 00:16:00.367 align:middle line:80% position:69% size:90%
Hi. I'm Sarah Perry.

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I'm a small-business owner,
nonprofit executive,

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coalition builder, and candidate
to be your voice

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on King County Council

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representing
District 3.

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After three decades
of living,

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working, and volunteering
in Issaquah,

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Sammamish, Redmond,
Woodinville,

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and the
Snoqualmie Valley,

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I'm proud of my record

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of collaboration
and results --

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building
affordable housing,

00:16:21.601 --> 00:16:23.968 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
protecting access
to higher education,

00:16:23.968 --> 00:16:25.734 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and running my own
small business,

00:16:25.734 --> 00:16:27.934 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
assisting organizations
and innovators

00:16:27.934 --> 00:16:29.868 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
in making their dreams
a reality.

00:16:29.868 --> 00:16:31.667 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I'm running
for County Council

00:16:31.667 --> 00:16:33.767 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
because we need a champion
for our communities

00:16:33.767 --> 00:16:35.300 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
who will not only
listen,

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but will bring the results
that we need

00:16:37.300 --> 00:16:39.968 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and are depending on
at this critical time.

00:16:39.968 --> 00:16:41.868 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
We're falling behind,
and we can't afford

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four more years
of neglect.

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What we need
will not be addressed

00:16:45.334 --> 00:16:47.601 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
by out-of-touch
career politicians.

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We need a leader

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with a forward-thinking
vision

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and a deep understanding
of the challenges

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facing our region

00:16:53.767 --> 00:16:55.567 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and who will get
the job done.

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With your vote,
I'll represent

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our shared values
and priorities.

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I'll tackle
climate change

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and protect
our open spaces --

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our forests, water,
and farmland.

00:17:05.601 --> 00:17:07.934 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I'll build realistic
transit alternatives

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and connections
to meet the needs

00:17:09.367 --> 00:17:11.334 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
of our
working families.

00:17:11.334 --> 00:17:12.567 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
And I'll remove
barriers

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for recovering
small businesses,

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assist families in need
of child care,

00:17:16.501 --> 00:17:18.367 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and help our workers
regain a foothold

00:17:18.367 --> 00:17:20.767 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
in a changing
economy.

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I'm grateful to have earned
the endorsements

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of Attorney General
Bob Ferguson,

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King County Executive
Dow Constantine,

00:17:27.434 --> 00:17:30.200 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
Commissioner of Public Lands
Hilary Franz,

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the Eastside and Redmond
firefighters,

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Washington Conservation
Voters,

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and dozens of elected and
community leaders.

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And I would be honored
to earn your support

00:17:40.267 --> 00:17:41.968 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
so that together
we can ensure

00:17:41.968 --> 00:17:44.167 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
that all of our families
thrive

00:17:44.167 --> 00:17:45.901 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
now and into
the future.

00:17:45.901 --> 00:17:49.133 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
Sarah Perry for King County
Council District 3.

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ElectSarahPerry.org.
Thank you.

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Hello. My name's Lydia
Assefa-Dawson.

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And I am
running for

00:18:08.100 --> 00:18:10.234 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
King County Council
District 7.

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In the past 28 years,
our region

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has changed
significantly,

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but our leadership has remained
the same.

00:18:15.767 --> 00:18:17.667 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
It is now time for a change
in leadership

00:18:17.667 --> 00:18:19.033 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
that reflects
our community

00:18:19.033 --> 00:18:20.367 align:middle line:73% position:75% size:90%
and meets
the urgent needs

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of our families
and businesses.

00:18:22.267 --> 00:18:24.601 align:middle line:73% position:72% size:90%
I am ready to rise
to that challenge.

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As an infant,
I lost my legs

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in an
accidental fire.

00:18:27.634 --> 00:18:28.934 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I came
from Ethiopia

00:18:28.934 --> 00:18:30.667 align:middle line:73% position:75% size:90%
in search of
opportunities.

00:18:30.667 --> 00:18:32.567 align:middle line:73% position:72% size:90%
I have learned to cope
with my disability

00:18:32.567 --> 00:18:34.434 align:middle line:73% position:72% size:90%
and the challenges associated
with it,

00:18:34.434 --> 00:18:35.601 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
all the while
raising

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three
amazing sons.

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The journey
was not easy.

00:18:38.667 --> 00:18:40.434 align:middle line:73% position:75% size:90%
Having suffered
housing insecurity

00:18:40.434 --> 00:18:42.534 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and financial hardships
along the way,

00:18:42.534 --> 00:18:43.934 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I've dedicated my career
to helping

00:18:43.934 --> 00:18:46.434 align:middle line:73% position:75% size:90%
vulnerable families
regain stability

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and independence during
tough times.

00:18:49.067 --> 00:18:50.634 align:middle line:73% position:75% size:90%
As we recover
from the pandemic,

00:18:50.634 --> 00:18:53.434 align:middle line:73% position:81% size:90%
my compassion, insights,
and skills

00:18:53.434 --> 00:18:56.701 align:middle line:73% position:72% size:90%
are critical to recovery
across our region.

00:18:56.701 --> 00:18:57.968 align:middle line:73% position:75% size:90%
For more
than 28 years,

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my career in cities,
nonprofits,

00:19:00.133 --> 00:19:01.701 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and small businesses
has focused

00:19:01.701 --> 00:19:03.300 align:middle line:80% position:72% size:90%
on serving people.

00:19:03.300 --> 00:19:05.501 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I have continuously initiated
and served

00:19:05.501 --> 00:19:07.501 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
on boards and commissions
at the state,

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county,
and city levels

00:19:08.834 --> 00:19:10.200 align:middle line:73% position:75% size:90%
to address
homelessness

00:19:10.200 --> 00:19:12.033 align:middle line:73% position:72% size:90%
and housing
development,

00:19:12.033 --> 00:19:14.434 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
education, youth,
transportation,

00:19:14.434 --> 00:19:16.167 align:middle line:73% position:75% size:90%
the arts,
social justice,

00:19:16.167 --> 00:19:17.801 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
noise and environmental
pollutants,

00:19:17.801 --> 00:19:19.133 align:middle line:73% position:75% size:90%
and fund
allocation.

00:19:19.133 --> 00:19:20.534 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I have led
as a member

00:19:20.534 --> 00:19:21.901 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
of my Ethiopian
community,

00:19:21.901 --> 00:19:23.400 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and for the past
seven years,

00:19:23.400 --> 00:19:24.834 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I have also
proudly served

00:19:24.834 --> 00:19:26.534 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
on the Federal Way
City Council,

00:19:26.534 --> 00:19:28.834 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and I have the vision and ethics
we need

00:19:28.834 --> 00:19:31.133 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
to see remarkable and
long-anticipated

00:19:31.133 --> 00:19:32.868 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
improvements
for our region.

00:19:32.868 --> 00:19:34.534 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
With your support
and vote,

00:19:34.534 --> 00:19:36.067 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I'll work tirelessly
in partnership

00:19:36.067 --> 00:19:38.501 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
with key stakeholders,
including you,

00:19:38.501 --> 00:19:40.334 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
to create a culture
of inclusivity,

00:19:40.334 --> 00:19:41.567 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
health
and wellness,

00:19:41.567 --> 00:19:42.968 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
vibrant political
leadership,

00:19:42.968 --> 00:19:44.434 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and economic
vitality

00:19:44.434 --> 00:19:46.200 align:middle line:73% position:75% size:90%
for the communities
of our region.

00:19:46.200 --> 00:19:47.367 align:middle line:80% position:69% size:90%
If you qualify

00:19:47.367 --> 00:19:48.767 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and are not registered
to vote,

00:19:48.767 --> 00:19:49.968 align:middle line:80% position:75% size:90%
please register.

00:19:49.968 --> 00:19:51.167 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
If you're registered
to vote,

00:19:51.167 --> 00:19:52.801 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I thank you in advance
for exercising

00:19:52.801 --> 00:19:54.968 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
your right and privilege
to vote.

00:19:54.968 --> 00:19:56.367 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
My name is Lydia
Assefa-Dawson,

00:19:56.367 --> 00:19:57.567 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and I am running for
King County

00:19:57.567 --> 00:19:58.934 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
Council
District 7,

00:19:58.934 --> 00:20:01.300 align:middle line:73% position:72% size:90%
and I would be honored
to earn your vote.

00:20:01.300 --> 00:20:03.067 align:middle line:80% position:69% size:90%
Thank you.

00:20:15.033 --> 00:20:17.100 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
Hello. My name is Dominique
Torgerson.

00:20:17.100 --> 00:20:18.767 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
And I am running for King
County Council

00:20:18.767 --> 00:20:19.901 align:middle line:80% position:69% size:90%
for District 7

00:20:19.901 --> 00:20:21.400 align:middle line:73% position:75% size:90%
because
we need change.

00:20:21.400 --> 00:20:22.901 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I know all too well
the issues

00:20:22.901 --> 00:20:24.434 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
that we face in our rural
unincorporated

00:20:24.434 --> 00:20:25.901 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
areas of
King County.

00:20:25.901 --> 00:20:27.434 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
With completely
unreasonable

00:20:27.434 --> 00:20:30.200 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and overburdensome permitting
and zoning codes,

00:20:30.200 --> 00:20:32.067 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
it is otherwise a miracle
if someone can

00:20:32.067 --> 00:20:33.200 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
even make it
through

00:20:33.200 --> 00:20:34.834 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
the permitting process
at all,

00:20:34.834 --> 00:20:36.334 align:middle line:73% position:72% size:90%
much less without
great financial

00:20:36.334 --> 00:20:38.000 align:middle line:73% position:75% size:90%
and mental
difficulty.

00:20:38.000 --> 00:20:39.901 align:middle line:73% position:75% size:90%
It took our business two
and a half years

00:20:39.901 --> 00:20:41.367 align:middle line:73% position:75% size:90%
to make it through what
should have been

00:20:41.367 --> 00:20:43.367 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
an over-the-counter
permit.

00:20:43.367 --> 00:20:45.634 align:middle line:73% position:72% size:90%
King County does little to
nothing to support

00:20:45.634 --> 00:20:47.767 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
its rural or unincorporated
businesses,

00:20:47.767 --> 00:20:49.534 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
which is completely evident
by the fact

00:20:49.534 --> 00:20:51.701 align:middle line:73% position:72% size:90%
that we have the absolute
lowest percentage

00:20:51.701 --> 00:20:52.901 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
of sales
that comes from

00:20:52.901 --> 00:20:54.601 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
the unincorporated
areas

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out of any county in
this entire state,

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at a minimal 3.2 percent.

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And that is based on
2016 numbers.

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King County basically has two
principal sources

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of tax revenue -- property tax
and sales tax.

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Property taxes levied
by counties

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can only increase by 1 percent
every year.

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With that limitation,
we have to be able

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to supplement
our revenue

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by getting
sales tax.

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But the only way to create
this foundation

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of stable sales tax
revenue

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is to support unincorporated
businesses.

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With such limited
sales tax

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coming back from
the general fund,

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we have absolutely
no way

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to continue to support
the rural areas,

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much less get funding for
anything else.

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My second issue that
I want to address

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is our effect on
the environment.

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We have such an inefficient
recycling program

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where most of what
we recycle

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still ends up
in the landfills.

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With the technology that
is available,

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there is absolutely
no reason

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we should even have landfills
anymore.

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And that is something
I want to change.

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Lastly, we need
to get back

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to listening
to the people.

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As elected officials,
it is our duty

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to be servants
to the people.

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The words "career"
and "politician"

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should never go
hand in hand,

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but, unfortunately, it is now
all too common,

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continually reinforced
by greed

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and need to excessively
control.

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If I am elected, I will push
for term limits

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that will effectively remove
the incentive

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for someone to try
and make

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an elected position
a career.

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My name is
Saudia J. Abdullah,

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and I'm asking for your vote
for King County

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Council District 7.

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This area
is special to me.

00:22:23.267 --> 00:22:24.734 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I'm raising
my son here.

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I work for
King County.

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I ride King County
Metro buses.

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I shop at our
local businesses.

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I relax and unwind in our
beautiful parks.

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My son attends
public school here.

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King County
is our home.

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That's why I know
firsthand

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the challenges our district
is facing

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and how important it is
to have an advocate

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on the council who's invested
in our community.

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South King County
is changing, fast,

00:22:48.868 --> 00:22:50.834 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and we can't keep pretending
the solutions

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from the past
will solve

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the community's
new challenges.

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Here's what I know.

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We all want to live
in a community

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where we support
each other,

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where our students
are safe

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and our businesses
thrive,

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where we embrace
fresh perspectives

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and creative
solutions.

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We all want to live

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in a community
we can be proud of.

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And I want to work
with you

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to get us there
together.

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I know the new ideas
will help us build

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a brighter future for
South King County.

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That's why I want
to be your next

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King County
Council member.

00:23:19.000 --> 00:23:21.100 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I'm asking for your vote
because I'm ready

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to work with you
and for you

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to make
South King County

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the vibrant, safe,
and happy community

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we know it can be.

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Please visit
FriendsOfSaudia.com

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to learn more
about me

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and to be sure to follow
our campaign

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on social media.

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My name is
Saudia J. Abdullah,

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and on Aug. 3,

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I'd be honored to
receive your vote

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for King County Council
District 7.

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Hi.
I'm Ubax Gardheere.

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I'm a single, Black
immigrant mother

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and homeowner in the
unincorporated area

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of Renton,
and I'm running

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for King County Council
in District 9.

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I came to King County
25 years ago

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as a 15-year-old
refugee.

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My values are shaped by my
lived experiences,

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my policy chops,

00:24:13.367 --> 00:24:15.133 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and my organizing
background.

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For decades, we have seen
our Black, indigenous,

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people of color
communities

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and working-class
communities

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facing systemic and
structural racism.

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These problems peaked
last year with COVID

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and a renewed
reckoning

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of systemic
racial injustices.

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Today, we need bold vision
rooted in community

00:24:32.234 --> 00:24:34.734 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
to reimagine how King County
functions.

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I bring four-decades-long
experience

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building policy
to tackle

00:24:38.567 --> 00:24:40.734 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
systemic issues
in our region.

00:24:40.734 --> 00:24:42.534 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I have consistently
delivered wins

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on housing,
better wages,

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and community economic
development.

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I have managed
millions of dollars

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to build
infrastructure

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for community-based
groups.

00:24:50.667 --> 00:24:53.501 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I successfully introduced bills
in Congress.

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And as your
council member,

00:24:54.934 --> 00:24:56.701 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I will rebuild from
our economic,

00:24:56.701 --> 00:24:58.934 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
housing, climate,
and health crisis

00:24:58.934 --> 00:25:01.100 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
by increasing infrastructure
access,

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transforming our criminal
legal system,

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and preserving
our farmlands,

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forests,
and waterways.

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I will lead
in creating

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equitable economic
opportunities

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and public health resources
for all our region.

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I'll prioritize land use,
transportation,

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and housing policies to
center communities

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most impacted
by these issues.

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To tackle these issues,
we need strategies

00:25:20.334 --> 00:25:22.634 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
designed to be deployed
concurrently

00:25:22.634 --> 00:25:24.367 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
for transformative
change.

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King County
is diverse.

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All of us, no matter
what we look like,

00:25:27.567 --> 00:25:28.934 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
how long
we've been here,

00:25:28.934 --> 00:25:30.300 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
or what's in
our wallets,

00:25:30.300 --> 00:25:31.767 align:middle line:80% position:69% size:90%
we all want to live

00:25:31.767 --> 00:25:33.801 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
in the best places
for our families.

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We are fighting
for our future.

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Just like
when we want

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better wages
for workers

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and civil rights
in our past,

00:25:40.133 --> 00:25:42.334 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
we will do so moving
forward together.

00:25:42.334 --> 00:25:44.634 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
To achieve justice, we
must be transparent

00:25:44.634 --> 00:25:46.300 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
in our values
and actions.

00:25:46.300 --> 00:25:48.033 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
My aim is to build
a movement

00:25:48.033 --> 00:25:51.167 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
that will hold me accountable
to my constituents.

00:25:51.167 --> 00:25:52.634 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
Therefore,
please vote Ubax

00:25:52.634 --> 00:25:55.000 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
for King County Council
District 9.

00:26:07.300 --> 00:26:08.934 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I'm Reagan Dunn,
and it's been an honor

00:26:08.934 --> 00:26:10.534 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
to serve you
as your voice

00:26:10.534 --> 00:26:12.734 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
on the King County
Council.

00:26:12.734 --> 00:26:15.300 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I'm troubled by the dramatic
increase in crime

00:26:15.300 --> 00:26:17.634 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and homelessness
in this county,

00:26:17.634 --> 00:26:20.200 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and I believe
we can do better.

00:26:20.200 --> 00:26:23.100 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
The murder rate is up
by a staggering 86 percent

00:26:23.100 --> 00:26:24.601 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
over the last
two years,

00:26:24.601 --> 00:26:26.200 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and our crime rate
is the highest

00:26:26.200 --> 00:26:28.934 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
it's been
in 30 years.

00:26:28.934 --> 00:26:30.901 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I am one of the few voices
on the council

00:26:30.901 --> 00:26:32.601 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
fighting to give
law enforcement

00:26:32.601 --> 00:26:35.868 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
the tools they need
to do their jobs.

00:26:35.868 --> 00:26:37.934 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I believe that
we can fully fund

00:26:37.934 --> 00:26:39.801 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
our criminal justice
system,

00:26:39.801 --> 00:26:42.334 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and, at the same time,
we can strive

00:26:42.334 --> 00:26:45.901 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
for increased accountability
within that system.

00:26:45.901 --> 00:26:47.934 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I'm the only member of the
King County Council

00:26:47.934 --> 00:26:50.367 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
with real crime-fighting
experience,

00:26:50.367 --> 00:26:51.667 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
having spent
many years

00:26:51.667 --> 00:26:53.567 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
working for the Department
of Justice.

00:26:53.567 --> 00:26:55.968 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I was appointed by the President
of the United States,

00:26:55.968 --> 00:26:57.734 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and I served as
a federal prosecutor

00:26:57.734 --> 00:26:59.601 align:middle line:80% position:69% size:90%
with top secret clearance.

00:26:59.601 --> 00:27:00.868 align:middle line:80% position:69% size:90%
In Seattle, I worked

00:27:00.868 --> 00:27:02.901 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
in the Terrorism
and Violent Crime Unit

00:27:02.901 --> 00:27:04.767 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
of the U.S. Attorney's
Office.

00:27:04.767 --> 00:27:06.501 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I also led the
Justice Department's

00:27:06.501 --> 00:27:09.667 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
national initiative
to fight gun violence.

00:27:09.667 --> 00:27:13.033 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
As you may know, voters recently
placed oversight

00:27:13.033 --> 00:27:15.133 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
of the county sheriff's office
in the hands

00:27:15.133 --> 00:27:17.501 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
of the King County
Council.

00:27:17.501 --> 00:27:20.000 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
Our county needs at least
one council member

00:27:20.000 --> 00:27:21.367 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
who understands
the need

00:27:21.367 --> 00:27:24.467 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
to keep our
neighborhoods safe.

00:27:24.467 --> 00:27:26.200 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I'm proud to have earned
the endorsement

00:27:26.200 --> 00:27:30.334 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
of all eight nonpartisan mayors
in this district,

00:27:30.334 --> 00:27:33.000 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
plus firefighters
and police.

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And I have also been honored
as Washington State's

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Outstanding Local Elected
Official of the Year.

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County government

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faces significant
challenges,

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and I will work in
a bipartisan manner

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to fight crime,
reduce homelessness,

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protect
the environment,

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recover from
the pandemic,

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keep your taxes low,
and continue to help

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those who suffer from drug
and alcohol addiction.

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I'm Reagan Dunn.
I work for you.

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And I appreciate
your vote.

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Hi. My name is
Kim-Khanh Van.

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I'm a Renton
City Council member,

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immigration attorney,

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working mom
with two kiddos,

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small-business owner,
and your neighbor.

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I'm running for King County
Council District 9

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because we need experienced,
new leadership

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and leadership
that is connected

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to our growing
diverse communities,

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from the suburbs to
unincorporated areas

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and to rural
communities.

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As a refugee
from Vietnam,

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my family came here seeking
a better future.

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Working
multiple jobs

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and the first in my family
to graduate college,

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I value hard work,

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the importance
of opportunity,

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and the strength
of community.

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Our district
deserves leadership

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committed to these
same principles --

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a county council member
dedicated to

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an equitable recovery
for our district

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and committed to addressing
unique challenges

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facing our suburb,
unincorporated,

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and rural
communities.

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After 16 years
of the same,

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we need leadership
in touch

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with our communities'
urgent needs.

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I'm the only Democrat running
for this position

00:28:58.501 --> 00:29:00.300 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
with a proven
track record

00:29:00.300 --> 00:29:03.000 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
as an elected official and
small-business owner.

00:29:03.000 --> 00:29:04.901 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I've expanded access
to apprenticeship

00:29:04.901 --> 00:29:07.000 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and career pathways on Renton
Technical College

00:29:07.000 --> 00:29:08.267 align:middle line:80% position:69% size:90%
Foundation Board,

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advocated for seniors
and veterans

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through Sound Cities'

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Senior Aging and
Disability Council,

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and supported VFW

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and Wounded Warrior
Project,

00:29:16.033 --> 00:29:18.434 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and built an inclusive region
for all

00:29:18.434 --> 00:29:20.968 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
on King County Coalition
Against Hate and Bias

00:29:20.968 --> 00:29:22.467 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and King County
regional approach

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to gun violence
and youth impacts.

00:29:24.467 --> 00:29:26.234 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I'm also a mom,
PTA president,

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and will be the first
woman of color

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elected to county council
in nearly 40 years.

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I'll build on my record of
experienced leadership

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on Renton
City Council

00:29:34.901 --> 00:29:37.067 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
to coordinate regional action
on homelessness

00:29:37.067 --> 00:29:39.200 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and affordable housing,
make overdue transit

00:29:39.200 --> 00:29:40.767 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and transportation
improvements,

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stand up for struggling
local businesses,

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and to protect our climate
and way of life.

00:29:44.634 --> 00:29:46.133 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I will demand safety
improvements,

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sheriff's office
reforms,

00:29:47.334 --> 00:29:48.501 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and equitable
investment

00:29:48.501 --> 00:29:50.067 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
to lift up
our communities.

00:29:50.067 --> 00:29:51.534 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
Together,
we can recover

00:29:51.534 --> 00:29:53.267 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
and move our region
forward.

00:29:53.267 --> 00:29:55.067 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
I've been endorsed by leaders
and organizations

00:29:55.067 --> 00:29:56.200 align:middle line:80% position:69% size:90%
across the district

00:29:56.200 --> 00:29:58.000 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
like Washington
Conservation Voters,

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Democrats,
SEIU 1199,

00:30:00.267 --> 00:30:01.601 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
Executive
Constantine,

00:30:01.601 --> 00:30:03.334 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90%
Treasurer
Pellicciotti.

00:30:03.334 --> 00:30:06.601 align:middle line:80% position:69% size:90%
And I ask for your vote.

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Announcer: Port of Seattle.

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Because no more than two

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candidates filed to run

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in each of the three positions

00:30:12.734 --> 00:30:13.834 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
on the ballot,

00:30:13.834 --> 00:30:15.267 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
the Port of Seattle Commissioner

00:30:15.267 --> 00:30:16.868 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
candidates will not appear

00:30:16.868 --> 00:30:19.400 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
on the primary ballot this year.

00:30:19.400 --> 00:30:20.901 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
They will be on the general

00:30:20.901 --> 00:30:24.467 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
election ballot in November.

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You've just seen

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all the video statements

00:30:26.501 --> 00:30:27.734 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
recorded by proponents

00:30:27.734 --> 00:30:29.901 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
of King County Proposition 1

00:30:29.901 --> 00:30:31.567 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
and candidates for King County

00:30:31.567 --> 00:30:34.400 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
Executive and County Council.

00:30:34.400 --> 00:30:35.601 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
We will produce another

00:30:35.601 --> 00:30:36.801 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
Video Voters' Guide

00:30:36.801 --> 00:30:38.234 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
for candidates who advance

00:30:38.234 --> 00:30:39.501 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
to the general election

00:30:39.501 --> 00:30:41.334 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
in November.

00:30:41.334 --> 00:30:43.100 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
This program is a collaboration

00:30:43.100 --> 00:30:44.267 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
of the Seattle Ethics

00:30:44.267 --> 00:30:45.801 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
& Elections Commission,

00:30:45.801 --> 00:30:47.367 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
the Seattle Channel,

00:30:47.367 --> 00:30:50.133 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
and King County TV.

00:30:50.133 --> 00:30:51.400 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
Ballots will be sent

00:30:51.400 --> 00:30:53.133 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
to all registered voters.

00:30:53.133 --> 00:30:54.634 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
Look for your ballot in the mail

00:30:54.634 --> 00:30:56.367 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
after July 14th

00:30:56.367 --> 00:30:57.968 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
and vote and return it

00:30:57.968 --> 00:31:00.501 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
by Tuesday, Aug. 3.

00:31:00.501 --> 00:31:01.734 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
Ballots can be returned

00:31:01.734 --> 00:31:03.400 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
via U.S. mail

00:31:03.400 --> 00:31:04.901 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
or in one of King County's

00:31:04.901 --> 00:31:07.667 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
secured ballot drop boxes.

00:31:07.667 --> 00:31:09.434 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
Ballots must be postmarked

00:31:09.434 --> 00:31:11.334 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
by Aug. 3.

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To learn about accessible

00:31:12.601 --> 00:31:14.000 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
voting options, go to

00:31:14.000 --> 00:31:17.567 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
kingcounty.gov/elections.

00:31:17.567 --> 00:31:18.868 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
You can track the progress

00:31:18.868 --> 00:31:20.267 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
of your ballot online

00:31:20.267 --> 00:31:21.667 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
and find the location

00:31:21.667 --> 00:31:23.300 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
of drop boxes by visiting

00:31:23.300 --> 00:31:25.000 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
King County Elections at

00:31:25.000 --> 00:31:28.601 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
kingcounty.gov/elections.

00:31:28.601 --> 00:31:29.868 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
A video for candidates and

00:31:29.868 --> 00:31:31.534 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
issues on the general election

00:31:31.534 --> 00:31:33.367 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
ballot will be available

00:31:33.367 --> 00:31:35.133 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
in October.

00:31:35.133 --> 00:31:37.033 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
Thanks for joining us.

00:31:37.033 --> 00:31:38.133 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
We'd like to hear from you

00:31:38.133 --> 00:31:40.400 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
about the Video Voters' Guide.

00:31:40.400 --> 00:31:42.200 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
To comment on this guide,

00:31:42.200 --> 00:31:47.300 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90%
please call 206-684-8500.