Hi, everyone. my name is Joe Cohen.
And I'm running for King County Council District 3.
Having been born and raised here on the Eastside,
I'm running to represent our community at a time
when we face unprecedented challenges.
The Eastside needs a champion
on the King County Council
to represent our interests
and who understands our perspective.
My experience as an attorney
and strong record of public service
have uniquely prepared me
to serve our community in this moment.
For example, it's been six years
since a homelessness emergency
was announced in King County,
and things have only gotten worse.
Having led oversight
investigations into government waste,
fraud, and abuse,
I'll demand accountability
in how we address homelessness
so we can finally make meaningful progress
on this crisis.
I'll also be relentless in my pursuit of integrity
and efficiency in the King County government
to make sure that the county's budget
is spent on programs
that deliver results for our community.
I also have 10 years
of criminal justice policy experience,
including at the US Department of Justice,
on Senator Maria Cantwell's legislative staff,
and in the Obama White House.
This will allow me to help ensure public safety
while simultaneously bringing transparency
and accountability to the King County Sheriff's Office.
And having been able to enjoy our area's
natural beauty my entire life,
I'll work to combat climate change
and protect salmon habitat so that we can continue
to enjoy what makes our area
such a special place to live.
I'm honored to have the endorsements
of respected Eastside leaders,
including Representative Amy Walen,
Newcastle Deputy Mayor Tony Ventrella,
and Redmond City Council members Jessica Forsythe
and Steve Fields.
I've also been endorsed by the 48th
and 39th Legislative District Democrats.
My name is Joe Cohen,
and I'm asking for your vote
so that we can work together to get things done.