1 00:00:00,400 --> 00:00:02,102 Emerging from this pandemic, 2 00:00:02,202 --> 00:00:04,204 we have an opportunity to come together, 3 00:00:04,304 --> 00:00:05,839 to roll up our sleeves and build 4 00:00:05,939 --> 00:00:07,941 a stronger, more equitable Seattle. 5 00:00:08,041 --> 00:00:11,044 I'm Teresa Mosqueda, and I've dedicated my career 6 00:00:11,144 --> 00:00:13,480 to building coalitions and getting results 7 00:00:13,580 --> 00:00:15,648 by bringing together diverse perspectives 8 00:00:15,749 --> 00:00:19,285 and passing progressive policies that challenge the status quo. 9 00:00:19,386 --> 00:00:21,388 In my first term here at Seattle City Council, 10 00:00:21,488 --> 00:00:24,157 with your help, we passed progressive policies to make 11 00:00:24,257 --> 00:00:27,961 Seattle more equitable and just. I led the coalition 12 00:00:28,061 --> 00:00:30,964 and passed the JumpStart progressive revenue proposal 13 00:00:31,064 --> 00:00:34,234 to bring in over $214 million a year 14 00:00:34,334 --> 00:00:36,636 for investments in housing and small businesses, 15 00:00:36,736 --> 00:00:38,171 in equitable development 16 00:00:38,271 --> 00:00:40,206 and Green New Deal priorities. 17 00:00:40,306 --> 00:00:42,008 I passed wage and leave standards 18 00:00:42,108 --> 00:00:43,243 for app-based drivers, 19 00:00:43,343 --> 00:00:45,478 made sure that our hotel workers had health care 20 00:00:45,578 --> 00:00:48,381 and workplace protections, and during COVID made sure 21 00:00:48,481 --> 00:00:50,683 that our grocery workers had hazard pay. 22 00:00:50,784 --> 00:00:52,952 I led on the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights 23 00:00:53,053 --> 00:00:55,722 that is now a national model for other cities. 24 00:00:55,822 --> 00:00:57,390 And we addressed the climate crisis 25 00:00:57,490 --> 00:01:00,226 by passing energy efficiency standards for city buildings 26 00:01:00,326 --> 00:01:03,563 and funding more housing within the city of Seattle. 27 00:01:03,663 --> 00:01:06,699 In the wake of COVID, I hope to continue to do 28 00:01:06,800 --> 00:01:08,835 this important work with your support. 29 00:01:08,935 --> 00:01:10,970 I hope to return to council with your vote 30 00:01:11,071 --> 00:01:13,339 and make sure that we can continue to invest in workers 31 00:01:13,440 --> 00:01:16,009 and small businesses, address environmental crisis, 32 00:01:16,109 --> 00:01:18,111 as well as make sure that we're addressing the health 33 00:01:18,211 --> 00:01:20,447 and stability for all Seattleites. 34 00:01:20,547 --> 00:01:23,116 I will fight for more affordable housing across our city, 35 00:01:23,216 --> 00:01:25,852 for police accountability, and upstream investments, 36 00:01:25,952 --> 00:01:28,721 making sure that we invest in homeless prevention strategies 37 00:01:28,822 --> 00:01:30,957 and ensure that workers and small businesses have 38 00:01:31,057 --> 00:01:33,026 the support they need for a more equitable 39 00:01:33,126 --> 00:01:34,828 Seattle post-COVID. 40 00:01:34,928 --> 00:01:36,196 I hope you'll join me 41 00:01:36,296 --> 00:01:38,798 and support my campaign for re-election. 42 00:01:38,898 --> 00:01:42,035 Please join individuals like Representative Jayapal, 43 00:01:42,135 --> 00:01:43,736 Attorney General Bob Ferguson, 44 00:01:43,837 --> 00:01:46,272 labor unions from across this county, 45 00:01:46,372 --> 00:01:49,843 including SEIU, Teamsters, UFCW, 46 00:01:49,943 --> 00:01:51,911 so many environmental justice groups, 47 00:01:52,011 --> 00:01:54,681 like the Sierra Club and Washington Conservation Voters 48 00:01:54,781 --> 00:01:56,382 and folks fighting for women's rights, 49 00:01:56,483 --> 00:01:58,952 LGBT rights, and health care justice. 50 00:01:59,052 --> 00:02:00,553 It's been an honor to serve you.