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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

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with a proven
track record

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as an elected official and
small-business owner.

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I've expanded access
to apprenticeship

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and career pathways on Renton
Technical College

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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,

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and built an inclusive region
for all

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on King County Coalition
Against Hate and Bias

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and King County
regional approach

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to gun violence
and youth impacts.

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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

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to coordinate regional action
on homelessness

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and affordable housing,
make overdue transit

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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.

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I will demand safety
improvements,

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sheriff's office
reforms,

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and equitable
investment

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to lift up
our communities.

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Together,
we can recover

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and move our region
forward.

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I've been endorsed by leaders
and organizations

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across the district

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like Washington
Conservation Voters,

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Democrats,
SEIU 1199,

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Executive
Constantine,

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Treasurer
Pellicciotti.

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And I ask for your vote.