1 00:00:03,234 --> 00:00:05,000 -I'm running because things are better, 2 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:06,434 but better is not good enough for me. 3 00:00:06,434 --> 00:00:08,234 -We have to be honest with each other. 4 00:00:08,234 --> 00:00:11,734 We can't say one thing to one group and another to the other. 5 00:00:11,734 --> 00:00:14,868 -I'm going to go one, two, three, four, one. 6 00:00:14,868 --> 00:00:17,234 -Dan Strauss is running for a second term 7 00:00:17,234 --> 00:00:20,434 to represent District 6 on the Seattle City Council. 8 00:00:20,434 --> 00:00:21,634 -Running for City Council. 9 00:00:21,634 --> 00:00:23,901 -Pete Hanning runs the Fremont Chamber 10 00:00:23,901 --> 00:00:27,167 and has worked in hospitality and nightlife for decades. 11 00:00:27,167 --> 00:00:29,968 Both candidates say public safety and homelessness 12 00:00:29,968 --> 00:00:32,234 are top priorities for D6, 13 00:00:32,234 --> 00:00:34,501 a district that includes Ballard, Green Lake, 14 00:00:34,501 --> 00:00:36,801 Fremont, and West Magnolia. 15 00:00:36,801 --> 00:00:39,534 Will voters preserve the status quo in D6 16 00:00:39,534 --> 00:00:41,834 or opt for a political newcomer? 17 00:00:41,834 --> 00:00:43,701 -Public safety is the number one issue. 18 00:00:43,701 --> 00:00:45,200 -The candidates debate. 19 00:00:45,200 --> 00:00:49,000 -We are right now looking for those citywide resources. 20 00:00:49,300 --> 00:00:52,534 -Looking for some signs about the future leadership of D6... 21 00:00:52,534 --> 00:00:53,901 -Alrighty. Have a good day. 22 00:00:53,901 --> 00:00:57,000 -...on the Seattle City Council, next on "City Inside Out." 23 00:00:57,000 --> 00:01:06,067 ♪♪ 24 00:01:06,067 --> 00:01:15,067 ♪♪ 25 00:01:15,067 --> 00:01:18,100 -Welcome to this edition of "City Inside Out." 26 00:01:18,100 --> 00:01:20,234 I'm your host, Brian Callanan. 27 00:01:20,234 --> 00:01:22,667 The race for Seattle City Council District 6 28 00:01:22,667 --> 00:01:26,267 has the incumbent, Dan Strauss, up against Pete Hanning, 29 00:01:26,267 --> 00:01:29,534 the executive director of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. 30 00:01:29,534 --> 00:01:32,367 Strauss won the primary with more than half the vote 31 00:01:32,367 --> 00:01:34,200 and says he wants to keep the momentum 32 00:01:34,200 --> 00:01:36,501 going from his first term in office. 33 00:01:36,501 --> 00:01:39,133 Hanning, a longtime business and neighborhood leader, 34 00:01:39,133 --> 00:01:40,767 is ahead in fundraising 35 00:01:40,767 --> 00:01:44,200 and wants to change a council he says is too divisive. 36 00:01:44,200 --> 00:01:46,200 This week, a look at the two candidates 37 00:01:46,200 --> 00:01:49,667 looking to lead District 6. 38 00:01:49,667 --> 00:01:50,701 -I'm Councilmember Strauss -- 39 00:01:50,701 --> 00:01:52,200 -Incumbent Dan Strauss... 40 00:01:52,200 --> 00:01:53,567 -My name is Pete Hanning. 41 00:01:53,567 --> 00:01:56,167 -...and Fremont Chamber of Commerce Executive Director 42 00:01:56,167 --> 00:02:00,234 Pete Hanning want your vote in City Council District 6. 43 00:02:00,234 --> 00:02:01,868 From West Magnolia to Ballard 44 00:02:01,868 --> 00:02:04,634 and Loyal Heights and Fremont to Green Lake. 45 00:02:04,634 --> 00:02:07,667 -I grew up in District 6, and I see the horizon. 46 00:02:07,667 --> 00:02:09,968 It has a brighter future than what we have today, 47 00:02:09,968 --> 00:02:11,367 as long as we don't let up. 48 00:02:11,367 --> 00:02:15,234 -Strauss, who won 52% of the vote in a six way primary, 49 00:02:15,234 --> 00:02:19,367 says he's worked hard to get D6 and the city back on track. 50 00:02:19,367 --> 00:02:21,467 But Hanning criticizes what he sees 51 00:02:21,467 --> 00:02:23,767 as his opponent's lack of experience. 52 00:02:23,767 --> 00:02:25,801 -He's had no jobs outside of government, 53 00:02:25,801 --> 00:02:28,701 so that's really the only lens in which he can look at. 54 00:02:28,701 --> 00:02:31,167 -Hanning, who earned 29% of the vote, 55 00:02:31,167 --> 00:02:33,234 started the Seattle Restaurant Alliance 56 00:02:33,234 --> 00:02:35,434 and the Nightlife and Music Association 57 00:02:35,434 --> 00:02:37,300 and also ran the Red Door Brew Pub 58 00:02:37,300 --> 00:02:38,534 for 20 years. 59 00:02:38,534 --> 00:02:41,033 He says he knows how business works. 60 00:02:41,033 --> 00:02:45,501 -And where your resources go, and also where your taxes go, 61 00:02:45,501 --> 00:02:49,000 and how to best assure that they're being used wisely. 62 00:02:49,000 --> 00:02:51,901 -Strauss, first elected in 2019, 63 00:02:51,901 --> 00:02:55,534 says he's helped reopen Seattle after the COVID pandemic 64 00:02:55,534 --> 00:02:58,133 in a vibrant way that addresses people's needs. 65 00:02:58,133 --> 00:03:00,534 -We took a focused on the basics, 66 00:03:00,534 --> 00:03:01,868 and we have to keep moving. 67 00:03:01,868 --> 00:03:03,901 -Strauss says his top priorities 68 00:03:03,901 --> 00:03:06,567 include addressing public safety and homelessness 69 00:03:06,567 --> 00:03:08,634 and building affordable housing. 70 00:03:08,634 --> 00:03:10,868 -We are doing more now than ever before. 71 00:03:10,868 --> 00:03:13,100 -He points to his work connecting homeless people 72 00:03:13,100 --> 00:03:16,133 to shelter at Woodland Park and Ballard Commons 73 00:03:16,133 --> 00:03:17,801 as an example of his leadership. 74 00:03:17,801 --> 00:03:20,367 -I have tackled controversial topics, 75 00:03:20,367 --> 00:03:22,367 and the way that I've been successful 76 00:03:22,367 --> 00:03:24,968 is by bringing people together to find common ground. 77 00:03:24,968 --> 00:03:27,334 -Hanning's top issue -- public safety. 78 00:03:27,334 --> 00:03:28,834 He says the current council 79 00:03:28,834 --> 00:03:31,434 has lost the trust of the police department. 80 00:03:31,434 --> 00:03:34,467 -The relationship needs to be rebuilt. 81 00:03:34,467 --> 00:03:36,000 -Hanning, outgoing president 82 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:38,267 of the North Precinct Advisory Council, 83 00:03:38,267 --> 00:03:41,367 supports police and new 911 alternatives 84 00:03:41,367 --> 00:03:43,567 with sworn officers in support. 85 00:03:43,567 --> 00:03:45,000 -We'll want the police department 86 00:03:45,000 --> 00:03:46,734 to be in second position, 87 00:03:46,734 --> 00:03:49,267 but we will want them there to be making sure 88 00:03:49,267 --> 00:03:51,734 that the situation is safe for everyone. 89 00:03:51,734 --> 00:03:54,467 -It's a one term incumbent up against a business 90 00:03:54,467 --> 00:03:57,367 and neighborhood leader in the race for District 6. 91 00:03:57,367 --> 00:03:59,834 -I bring years of experience 92 00:03:59,834 --> 00:04:02,701 of having conversations that are difficult. 93 00:04:02,701 --> 00:04:04,868 -I know where we've come from. I know where we need to go. 94 00:04:04,868 --> 00:04:07,000 And we need to do so more quickly. 95 00:04:07,667 --> 00:04:10,234 -And we are joined by the two candidates for District 6. 96 00:04:10,234 --> 00:04:12,100 We have Councilmember Dan Strauss and Pete Hanning. 97 00:04:12,100 --> 00:04:13,934 Thank you both very much for joining here. 98 00:04:13,934 --> 00:04:16,033 And I just want to dive in right off the top. 99 00:04:16,033 --> 00:04:17,534 Had a coin flip before the show. 100 00:04:17,534 --> 00:04:19,133 Councilmember Strauss, you're going to speak first. 101 00:04:19,133 --> 00:04:20,534 Tell us why you're running again. 102 00:04:20,534 --> 00:04:21,767 Please keep it to a minute. -Thanks. 103 00:04:21,767 --> 00:04:23,067 I'm Councilmember Dan Strauss. 104 00:04:23,067 --> 00:04:25,734 I work half of my time in City Hall downtown, 105 00:04:25,734 --> 00:04:28,901 and half time at my district office at the Ballard Library. 106 00:04:28,901 --> 00:04:30,834 My office focuses on three top priorities, 107 00:04:30,834 --> 00:04:32,434 and that's addressing public safety, 108 00:04:32,434 --> 00:04:35,901 addressing housing, and creating -- sorry -- 109 00:04:35,901 --> 00:04:38,334 addressing public safety, addressing homelessness, 110 00:04:38,334 --> 00:04:40,834 and creating the housing that working families can afford 111 00:04:40,834 --> 00:04:43,100 because the family that I grew up in needs 112 00:04:43,100 --> 00:04:45,200 to be able to afford to live in 113 00:04:45,200 --> 00:04:48,667 the Seattle of today and tomorrow. 114 00:04:48,667 --> 00:04:50,300 I operate public safety task forces 115 00:04:50,300 --> 00:04:52,033 in a number of neighborhoods in the district 116 00:04:52,033 --> 00:04:55,434 that create real time solutions by connecting small businesses, 117 00:04:55,434 --> 00:04:57,968 residents, and the departments that can meet their needs. 118 00:04:57,968 --> 00:04:59,901 I support fully funding the police 119 00:04:59,901 --> 00:05:01,234 and critical alternatives. 120 00:05:01,234 --> 00:05:02,767 Today we have community service officers 121 00:05:02,767 --> 00:05:05,167 patrolling our streets, park rangers in our parks, 122 00:05:05,167 --> 00:05:06,701 Health 1 responding to emergency. 123 00:05:06,701 --> 00:05:09,400 And I fully support Mayor Harrell's Care Department 124 00:05:09,400 --> 00:05:10,767 that is coming. 125 00:05:10,767 --> 00:05:12,534 It was my amendment last year 126 00:05:12,534 --> 00:05:14,501 that fully funded the police recruitment plan, 127 00:05:14,501 --> 00:05:16,868 and today we see the highest number of applications 128 00:05:16,868 --> 00:05:19,667 to be an officer in the Seattle Police Department. 129 00:05:19,667 --> 00:05:23,634 I've resolved encampments without sweeps in parks. 130 00:05:23,634 --> 00:05:26,501 And I continue to partner with Mayor Harrell to do that work. 131 00:05:26,501 --> 00:05:28,968 Currently, we're implementing the same Ballard Commons 132 00:05:28,968 --> 00:05:30,968 and Woodland Park approach down on Leary Avenue. 133 00:05:30,968 --> 00:05:32,767 -Okay. Thank you. I know there's a lot more ahead on these. 134 00:05:32,767 --> 00:05:34,267 So we'll dive into those issues. 135 00:05:34,267 --> 00:05:36,634 Pete, if you could an opening statement, and a minute, please. 136 00:05:36,634 --> 00:05:38,100 -Yeah. 137 00:05:38,100 --> 00:05:42,601 Well, the reason why I'm running is the citizens of Seattle 138 00:05:42,601 --> 00:05:45,133 deserve a city council that is centered 139 00:05:45,133 --> 00:05:47,968 in our shared progressive values, 140 00:05:47,968 --> 00:05:50,701 that is holding both compassion 141 00:05:50,701 --> 00:05:53,501 and accountability in equal measure, 142 00:05:53,501 --> 00:05:57,300 and a council that's both responsive and transparent. 143 00:05:57,300 --> 00:05:59,100 When we started this grassroots campaign 144 00:05:59,100 --> 00:06:02,234 back in February of this last year, 145 00:06:02,234 --> 00:06:04,334 since then, I've knocked on thousands of doors 146 00:06:04,334 --> 00:06:07,634 and had countless conversations with residents, 147 00:06:07,634 --> 00:06:10,400 business owners, and community leaders. 148 00:06:10,400 --> 00:06:13,701 And the four things that we keep on hearing over and over, 149 00:06:13,701 --> 00:06:15,267 and this won't be surprising because I'm sure 150 00:06:15,267 --> 00:06:17,067 we'll be talking about this today. 151 00:06:17,067 --> 00:06:22,767 Public safety, homelessness, housing, and climate. 152 00:06:22,767 --> 00:06:26,501 Now, I'm not a career politician like my counterpart Dan here is, 153 00:06:26,501 --> 00:06:31,667 but I do have 35 years of hospitality industry experience. 154 00:06:31,667 --> 00:06:35,934 The last 20 years, I worked and owned the Red door. 155 00:06:35,934 --> 00:06:39,501 And owning a business like that, you don't just own it, 156 00:06:39,501 --> 00:06:40,901 you actually have to work it 157 00:06:40,901 --> 00:06:42,968 side by side with your team members. 158 00:06:42,968 --> 00:06:44,200 And what was important to me 159 00:06:44,200 --> 00:06:47,067 was building a really healthy culture. 160 00:06:47,067 --> 00:06:48,934 And I really feel right now our city 161 00:06:48,934 --> 00:06:51,267 is lacking in healthy culture. 162 00:06:51,267 --> 00:06:53,834 And so I want to get back to a place where, 163 00:06:53,834 --> 00:06:55,701 unfortunately, our current city council 164 00:06:55,701 --> 00:06:58,634 is more performative and divisive, 165 00:06:58,634 --> 00:07:00,501 where I feel like we need a city council 166 00:07:00,501 --> 00:07:02,033 that is collaborative 167 00:07:02,033 --> 00:07:07,167 and also pragmatic in working on those issues I laid out. 168 00:07:07,167 --> 00:07:09,801 -Thank you, and we'll get into those, I promise. 169 00:07:09,801 --> 00:07:11,767 Both of you talked about the importance of public safety. 170 00:07:11,767 --> 00:07:13,734 And, Councilmember Strauss, I want to break this down. 171 00:07:13,734 --> 00:07:15,734 Your campaign sent out a mailer a couple of months ago 172 00:07:15,734 --> 00:07:17,434 saying defund the police was a mistake. 173 00:07:17,434 --> 00:07:18,567 This is something you're talking about 174 00:07:18,567 --> 00:07:20,601 with other council members back in 2020. 175 00:07:20,601 --> 00:07:21,801 Why did you send that message out? 176 00:07:21,801 --> 00:07:23,300 What are you trying to get across to voters 177 00:07:23,300 --> 00:07:25,868 with regard to your stance on police and public safety? 178 00:07:25,868 --> 00:07:27,868 -Yeah, those three words mean something different 179 00:07:27,868 --> 00:07:30,634 to almost every single person that I talk to. 180 00:07:30,634 --> 00:07:34,367 And what's also very apparent is that funding levels 181 00:07:34,367 --> 00:07:36,868 do not create accountability. 182 00:07:36,868 --> 00:07:39,000 We need to fully fund the police 183 00:07:39,000 --> 00:07:43,100 and ensure that our police officers have the appropriate 184 00:07:43,100 --> 00:07:45,100 accountability measures in place. 185 00:07:45,100 --> 00:07:48,133 In 2020, I said that we need to scale up our alternatives 186 00:07:48,133 --> 00:07:50,400 before we scale down the police force. 187 00:07:50,400 --> 00:07:54,834 I said that we need to define cuts, not defund 50%. 188 00:07:54,834 --> 00:07:58,634 And that we need to ensure that every 911 call 189 00:07:58,634 --> 00:08:02,434 has a first responder responding right on time. 190 00:08:02,434 --> 00:08:04,667 And that's why it was important to scale up, 191 00:08:04,667 --> 00:08:08,067 scale up alternatives before we scaled down. 192 00:08:08,067 --> 00:08:10,901 What I've done since, and I've voted countless times 193 00:08:10,901 --> 00:08:13,434 to increase the police department budget. 194 00:08:13,434 --> 00:08:16,868 I opposed hiring freezes in 2020. 195 00:08:16,868 --> 00:08:19,701 And again, it was my amendment last year 196 00:08:19,701 --> 00:08:21,467 that funded the council's budget. 197 00:08:21,467 --> 00:08:23,334 So again, the mayor proposes a budget, 198 00:08:23,334 --> 00:08:25,267 the council chair proposes a budget, 199 00:08:25,267 --> 00:08:27,567 and then council members create amendments. 200 00:08:27,567 --> 00:08:30,133 It was my amendment that funded 201 00:08:30,133 --> 00:08:34,534 Mayor Harold's SPD investments to 99% alignment, 202 00:08:34,534 --> 00:08:37,334 and that included that officer recruitment plan. 203 00:08:37,334 --> 00:08:38,701 -Okay. Thank you. 204 00:08:38,701 --> 00:08:40,400 And, Pete, I want to make sure I have you jump in here 205 00:08:40,400 --> 00:08:42,868 when it comes to police hiring, if you'd like to touch on that. 206 00:08:42,868 --> 00:08:44,434 You've also said you want to improve the council's 207 00:08:44,434 --> 00:08:45,868 relationship with police. 208 00:08:45,868 --> 00:08:47,200 Can you talk about that, please? 209 00:08:47,200 --> 00:08:50,767 -Yeah. Well, so I've spent 20 years in public safety. 210 00:08:50,767 --> 00:08:53,000 I've been on the North Precinct Advisory Council 211 00:08:53,000 --> 00:08:54,334 for over two decades. 212 00:08:54,334 --> 00:08:56,634 I'm also professionally trained in CPTED principles, 213 00:08:56,634 --> 00:09:00,267 which are crime prevention through environmental design. 214 00:09:00,267 --> 00:09:04,167 And I think that where Dan is missing a step, 215 00:09:04,167 --> 00:09:08,100 it's not just financing and the funding of police, 216 00:09:08,100 --> 00:09:10,067 it's rebuilding that relationship. 217 00:09:10,067 --> 00:09:12,868 We have a severely fractured relationship 218 00:09:12,868 --> 00:09:14,667 with our law enforcement officers, 219 00:09:14,667 --> 00:09:18,000 and we have to -- that work happens from both sides. 220 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,367 But as a council member, 221 00:09:19,367 --> 00:09:22,601 I have hundreds of professional relationships, 222 00:09:22,601 --> 00:09:25,367 not only with city police department, 223 00:09:25,367 --> 00:09:28,467 fire department, King County Prosecutor's Office, 224 00:09:28,467 --> 00:09:29,801 City Attorney's office, 225 00:09:29,801 --> 00:09:32,534 Department of Corrections, Liquor and Cannabis Board. 226 00:09:32,534 --> 00:09:35,801 We have to leverage both those professional relationships 227 00:09:35,801 --> 00:09:38,000 to make sure that we're working all together 228 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:40,567 because we have some really big issues we have to deal with. 229 00:09:40,567 --> 00:09:42,267 Public safety is the number one issue 230 00:09:42,267 --> 00:09:45,534 that I believe we have to address in our community. 231 00:09:45,534 --> 00:09:47,067 -Brian, can I respond to some of that? 232 00:09:47,067 --> 00:09:48,367 -Yeah, of course. 233 00:09:48,367 --> 00:09:50,534 -I have a very good relationship with Chief Diaz. 234 00:09:50,534 --> 00:09:51,801 I have a very good relationship 235 00:09:51,801 --> 00:09:54,267 with many patrol officers in District 6. 236 00:09:54,267 --> 00:09:55,634 I have a very good relationship 237 00:09:55,634 --> 00:09:58,467 with the North Precinct captain, Captain Agard. 238 00:09:58,467 --> 00:10:00,501 And I've also gone the next step 239 00:10:00,501 --> 00:10:05,667 to say how can community be part of this rebuilding relationship? 240 00:10:05,667 --> 00:10:07,934 So I funded a position at the Ballard Alliance 241 00:10:07,934 --> 00:10:10,534 that's hired the public safety coordinator. 242 00:10:10,534 --> 00:10:12,868 Beyond that, just like my opponent just mentioned, 243 00:10:12,868 --> 00:10:15,367 I have very good relationships with the city Attorney's office, 244 00:10:15,367 --> 00:10:17,734 with the King County Prosecutor's Office, 245 00:10:17,734 --> 00:10:21,267 so that we are able to create the warm hand off 246 00:10:21,267 --> 00:10:24,534 and do the case conferencing that is needed around issues, 247 00:10:24,534 --> 00:10:27,734 because if there's a county and a city issue, 248 00:10:27,734 --> 00:10:29,467 we need both parties at the table. 249 00:10:29,467 --> 00:10:33,434 Same with policing and and to also have community there. 250 00:10:33,434 --> 00:10:35,934 So I've got really great relationships across the board. 251 00:10:35,934 --> 00:10:38,033 -I can give you 30 seconds to wrap this up if you'd like. 252 00:10:38,033 --> 00:10:39,534 -Let's move on. -All right. 253 00:10:39,534 --> 00:10:40,734 I know we could talk about public safety 254 00:10:40,734 --> 00:10:42,267 this entire half hour. -We got a lot of issues. 255 00:10:42,267 --> 00:10:43,534 -We do, we do. 256 00:10:43,534 --> 00:10:45,200 Pete, let's move on to homelessness if we could, 257 00:10:45,200 --> 00:10:46,701 because you've labeled this as another top priority, 258 00:10:46,701 --> 00:10:47,734 as you mentioned. 259 00:10:47,734 --> 00:10:49,133 Your opponent has touted the work 260 00:10:49,133 --> 00:10:50,534 he's done at Ballard Commons, Woodland Park -- 261 00:10:50,534 --> 00:10:51,834 you heard that earlier -- to connect people 262 00:10:51,834 --> 00:10:54,000 who are homeless to shelter and housing. 263 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,701 What was your opinion of some of those efforts? 264 00:10:55,701 --> 00:10:57,767 And do you have a different way of approaching homelessness 265 00:10:57,767 --> 00:10:59,367 compared to your opponent? 266 00:10:59,367 --> 00:11:03,000 -Well, first, we have to really ground ourselves 267 00:11:03,000 --> 00:11:05,734 in the compassion that I opened up with. 268 00:11:05,734 --> 00:11:08,467 Those folks who are experiencing homelessness, 269 00:11:08,467 --> 00:11:10,834 many of them really are struggling 270 00:11:10,834 --> 00:11:13,234 and deserve every ounce of energy 271 00:11:13,234 --> 00:11:16,334 we can give and services we can bring to bear. 272 00:11:16,334 --> 00:11:18,400 I do a lot of outreach on the Leary corridor, 273 00:11:18,400 --> 00:11:20,400 where Dan's talking about, that, they're doing work 274 00:11:20,400 --> 00:11:25,434 And it's really hard to see these people in such crisis. 275 00:11:25,434 --> 00:11:28,534 But we also have to have an honest conversation 276 00:11:28,534 --> 00:11:30,100 when we're doing outreach. 277 00:11:30,100 --> 00:11:32,200 So when I do outreach, I let them know 278 00:11:32,200 --> 00:11:35,767 first and foremost I see them and I care who they are. 279 00:11:35,767 --> 00:11:38,267 I care about them. I don't see them as other. 280 00:11:38,267 --> 00:11:39,834 And we need to make sure that we're grounded 281 00:11:39,834 --> 00:11:41,434 still in that compassion. 282 00:11:41,434 --> 00:11:44,601 At the same time, they have a responsibility 283 00:11:44,601 --> 00:11:47,234 to start to accept some of these services 284 00:11:47,234 --> 00:11:49,133 that we are trying to do outreach. 285 00:11:49,133 --> 00:11:52,067 We cannot just continually squeeze the balloon. 286 00:11:52,067 --> 00:11:55,133 And I'm really skeptical that this this outreach 287 00:11:55,133 --> 00:11:56,367 that you're doing on Leary 288 00:11:56,367 --> 00:11:57,868 isn't just going to squeeze the balloon 289 00:11:57,868 --> 00:12:00,067 and we're going to see it pop up somewhere else in our district. 290 00:12:00,067 --> 00:12:02,834 I really want to see actionable items. 291 00:12:02,834 --> 00:12:06,033 And currently that Leary corridor is so troubling. 292 00:12:06,033 --> 00:12:09,634 We have a food bank right there that is beautiful 293 00:12:09,634 --> 00:12:13,601 and administering such needed services to our community. 294 00:12:13,601 --> 00:12:15,334 We also have a tiny home village. 295 00:12:15,334 --> 00:12:18,868 The fact that we're allowing for this encampment 296 00:12:18,868 --> 00:12:20,300 right across the street, 297 00:12:20,300 --> 00:12:22,534 where there has been numerous shootings in the last month, 298 00:12:22,534 --> 00:12:24,868 we really have to put more energy there, 299 00:12:24,868 --> 00:12:27,567 and we can't just think about that 300 00:12:27,567 --> 00:12:29,734 it's going to be a long term solution. 301 00:12:29,734 --> 00:12:32,968 We have to be dedicated to it right now. 302 00:12:32,968 --> 00:12:35,334 -Meaning what? We need to sweep people out of there? 303 00:12:35,334 --> 00:12:36,734 -Yes. Yes, we do. -Okay. 304 00:12:36,734 --> 00:12:39,167 -And I let them know that not only do I care about them, 305 00:12:39,167 --> 00:12:42,501 but I'm actively working on telling them, 306 00:12:42,501 --> 00:12:44,033 "You cannot be here. 307 00:12:44,033 --> 00:12:47,834 You are causing harm to the greater community." 308 00:12:47,834 --> 00:12:49,501 The businesses are suffering. 309 00:12:49,501 --> 00:12:52,100 The residents are also suffering in this situation. 310 00:12:52,100 --> 00:12:53,801 -Okay, Councilmember Strauss, I want to make sure 311 00:12:53,801 --> 00:12:55,100 you can respond to that, please. 312 00:12:55,100 --> 00:12:57,434 -Absolutely, so what we are doing down on Leary 313 00:12:57,434 --> 00:12:59,067 is we are using a proven method, 314 00:12:59,067 --> 00:13:03,334 and we are applying it with special parameters to Leary Way. 315 00:13:03,334 --> 00:13:07,000 And so again, the four steps that are needed to draw down 316 00:13:07,000 --> 00:13:08,501 instead of sweep around 317 00:13:08,501 --> 00:13:11,367 are doing a census and stabilization, 318 00:13:11,367 --> 00:13:14,133 doing a needs assessment to understand what people need. 319 00:13:14,133 --> 00:13:16,200 -Person by person. -Those are the first two. 320 00:13:16,200 --> 00:13:19,067 The second two are moving people into shelter, 321 00:13:19,067 --> 00:13:20,901 and then doing a surge at the end. 322 00:13:20,901 --> 00:13:23,534 Right now, we are right between stage two and three. 323 00:13:23,534 --> 00:13:26,701 So the needs assessment is being finalized, 324 00:13:26,701 --> 00:13:29,300 and we've already started moving people inside. 325 00:13:29,300 --> 00:13:32,567 And we are right now looking for those citywide resources 326 00:13:32,567 --> 00:13:34,667 to make sure that people come inside 327 00:13:34,667 --> 00:13:36,400 and aren't just pushed down the street. 328 00:13:36,400 --> 00:13:38,801 And so I'm working with local businesses every week. 329 00:13:38,801 --> 00:13:40,601 I work on this almost daily, actually. 330 00:13:40,601 --> 00:13:42,901 So local businesses, professional outreach. 331 00:13:42,901 --> 00:13:45,601 One of the problems that we've seen at Lear-- 332 00:13:45,601 --> 00:13:48,067 or at Woodland at least, is when non-professional 333 00:13:48,067 --> 00:13:52,501 outreach workers come in, and they can create confusion, 334 00:13:52,501 --> 00:13:55,133 and it does create some lags 335 00:13:55,133 --> 00:13:57,267 and makes the process more difficult. 336 00:13:57,267 --> 00:13:59,934 But what's going on down at Leary right now 337 00:13:59,934 --> 00:14:04,234 is so large that we're going to have to address it 338 00:14:04,234 --> 00:14:06,033 step by step, not all at once, 339 00:14:06,033 --> 00:14:09,501 because we can't wait for the full number of shelter beds 340 00:14:09,501 --> 00:14:11,534 to come online all at once. 341 00:14:11,534 --> 00:14:14,234 And we've also got professional outreach workers 342 00:14:14,234 --> 00:14:16,200 having connections with the police department 343 00:14:16,200 --> 00:14:18,367 to follow up on some of these these issues, 344 00:14:18,367 --> 00:14:20,767 because the folks who are living outside 345 00:14:20,767 --> 00:14:23,667 are being predated against by people 346 00:14:23,667 --> 00:14:25,868 who are taking advantage of their vulnerabilities. 347 00:14:25,868 --> 00:14:27,067 -That is an issue with public safety. 348 00:14:27,067 --> 00:14:28,901 And I wonder if I could add a piece to this 349 00:14:28,901 --> 00:14:30,834 when it comes to homelessness, and, Councilmember Strauss, 350 00:14:30,834 --> 00:14:32,501 I'll start with you. I noticed on your website 351 00:14:32,501 --> 00:14:34,100 one part of your plan for homelessness, 352 00:14:34,100 --> 00:14:36,567 if you're reelected, is to add urgency 353 00:14:36,567 --> 00:14:38,934 to the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. 354 00:14:38,934 --> 00:14:40,334 I think about the RHA. 355 00:14:40,334 --> 00:14:42,234 It's in reset mode, I think we'd have to say 356 00:14:42,234 --> 00:14:45,467 CEO Marc Dones resigned rather abruptly back in May. 357 00:14:45,467 --> 00:14:47,667 Audits have confirmed a number of financial missteps 358 00:14:47,667 --> 00:14:49,567 during Dones' two year tenure. 359 00:14:49,567 --> 00:14:52,334 When you say "add urgency", tell me what that means. 360 00:14:52,334 --> 00:14:54,601 And how much faith do you have in the RHA 361 00:14:54,601 --> 00:14:57,200 after the number of missteps and problems that they've had? 362 00:14:57,200 --> 00:14:58,701 -You know, I think that it is absolutely, 363 00:14:58,701 --> 00:15:00,501 like you said, it's time for the reset. 364 00:15:00,501 --> 00:15:02,200 And that's where we need to -- 365 00:15:02,200 --> 00:15:04,000 if financial decisions are being made, 366 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:06,300 you have to have somebody with a financial background. 367 00:15:06,300 --> 00:15:07,834 We also need to reset the culture. 368 00:15:07,834 --> 00:15:11,334 The most requested type of shelter by people 369 00:15:11,334 --> 00:15:13,133 living on the streets are tiny homes. 370 00:15:13,133 --> 00:15:17,467 And so bad mouthing it in public isn't helping anything... 371 00:15:17,467 --> 00:15:18,601 -Marc Dones did some of that. 372 00:15:18,601 --> 00:15:21,067 -...when what we know is that we have to get 373 00:15:21,067 --> 00:15:22,634 people off the streets, because people on the streets 374 00:15:22,634 --> 00:15:24,033 are dying right now. 375 00:15:24,033 --> 00:15:27,033 And so when we are able to create more financial 376 00:15:27,033 --> 00:15:30,033 accountability and reset the culture, 377 00:15:30,033 --> 00:15:33,901 we also need our suburban cities to participate. 378 00:15:33,901 --> 00:15:36,634 And I think that there's some skepticism there 379 00:15:36,634 --> 00:15:39,968 because they don't see what the outcome 380 00:15:39,968 --> 00:15:42,133 is that they will get for their participation. 381 00:15:42,133 --> 00:15:44,133 Now, we don't need just money, right? 382 00:15:44,133 --> 00:15:46,501 Because they don't have as much money 383 00:15:46,501 --> 00:15:48,367 as the city of Seattle or King County, 384 00:15:48,367 --> 00:15:52,234 and they do have the land that is needed either for tiny homes 385 00:15:52,234 --> 00:15:54,100 or for permanent supportive housing, 386 00:15:54,100 --> 00:15:57,100 because the land in Seattle is so much more expensive. 387 00:15:57,100 --> 00:16:02,400 And so the urgency that I see needed is to make these changes, 388 00:16:02,400 --> 00:16:06,334 to start implementing a new version of partnership 389 00:16:06,334 --> 00:16:07,734 for zero downtown. 390 00:16:07,734 --> 00:16:10,300 And again, the Leary work that we're doing right now 391 00:16:10,300 --> 00:16:11,801 is based on their principles. 392 00:16:11,801 --> 00:16:14,767 So we are right now creating the model 393 00:16:14,767 --> 00:16:16,534 that can then be transferred downtown. 394 00:16:16,534 --> 00:16:17,767 -Thank you. And, Pete, any thoughts 395 00:16:17,767 --> 00:16:19,100 on the Regional Homelessness Authority? 396 00:16:19,100 --> 00:16:20,434 There's a lot of questions around this. 397 00:16:20,434 --> 00:16:24,100 -Yeah, you know, I mean, it's upsetting that the city 398 00:16:24,100 --> 00:16:29,601 of Seattle funds 70% of it, and the 34 other jurisdictions, 399 00:16:29,601 --> 00:16:33,300 for the most part, surrounding Seattle and King County, 400 00:16:33,300 --> 00:16:34,767 have got alligator arms, 401 00:16:34,767 --> 00:16:36,734 and they're not reaching down to their wallet. 402 00:16:36,734 --> 00:16:39,968 And this -- you're right. They have both space 403 00:16:39,968 --> 00:16:41,767 that we can put some of those services, 404 00:16:41,767 --> 00:16:44,367 but God damn it, they got to put some money in. 405 00:16:44,367 --> 00:16:46,000 And it's really upsetting. 406 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:48,067 The city of Seattle, the citizens of Seattle 407 00:16:48,067 --> 00:16:50,133 should be outraged that the other region 408 00:16:50,133 --> 00:16:51,868 is not participating in this. 409 00:16:51,868 --> 00:16:53,901 And on the council, 410 00:16:53,901 --> 00:16:56,133 I guarantee you'll hear that disappointment 411 00:16:56,133 --> 00:16:57,734 and that outrage in my voice. 412 00:16:57,734 --> 00:16:59,634 -Okay. Fair enough. 413 00:16:59,634 --> 00:17:01,334 I want to move on to affordable housing if I could. 414 00:17:01,334 --> 00:17:02,601 The state, as we all know, 415 00:17:02,601 --> 00:17:04,801 is legalized more density in cities like Seattle, 416 00:17:04,801 --> 00:17:06,868 including fourplexes and sixplexes, 417 00:17:06,868 --> 00:17:09,367 if they're close to transit, through House Bill 1110. 418 00:17:09,367 --> 00:17:10,834 Councilmember Strauss, if you're reelected, 419 00:17:10,834 --> 00:17:12,400 this issue is going to be front and center 420 00:17:12,400 --> 00:17:14,167 with the renewal of the comprehensive plan 421 00:17:14,167 --> 00:17:15,567 on the docket next year. 422 00:17:15,567 --> 00:17:17,901 I'm trying to figure out where do these new units go? 423 00:17:17,901 --> 00:17:19,767 Every neighborhood? Some neighborhoods? 424 00:17:19,767 --> 00:17:21,534 Should some be exempted? How do you look at this? 425 00:17:21,534 --> 00:17:24,701 -So across our city, we are going to see changes in zoning 426 00:17:24,701 --> 00:17:27,067 because of House Bill 1110. 427 00:17:27,067 --> 00:17:30,334 And what we know is that right now in District 6, 428 00:17:30,334 --> 00:17:33,300 we have over 800 non-conforming uses. 429 00:17:33,300 --> 00:17:36,067 Non-conforming uses are buildings 430 00:17:36,067 --> 00:17:38,367 that were built before we downgraded our zoning. 431 00:17:38,367 --> 00:17:40,067 So these are duplexes, triplexes, 432 00:17:40,067 --> 00:17:42,801 quads, sixplexes small apartment buildings 433 00:17:42,801 --> 00:17:44,267 that are now in single family zones 434 00:17:44,267 --> 00:17:47,567 where they cannot be built today, and yet, 435 00:17:47,567 --> 00:17:49,534 they fit with our community. 436 00:17:49,534 --> 00:17:53,367 When folks are driving up on Third Avenue by Ross Park, 437 00:17:53,367 --> 00:17:54,834 there's some red apartment buildings 438 00:17:54,834 --> 00:17:57,601 just uphill, on the uphill side. 439 00:17:57,601 --> 00:17:59,100 Those are illegal to build there. 440 00:17:59,100 --> 00:18:02,300 When you're driving up Eighth between Market and Goodwill, 441 00:18:02,300 --> 00:18:04,734 all of those duplexes, illegal today. 442 00:18:04,734 --> 00:18:06,734 And so what we are going to be seeing 443 00:18:06,734 --> 00:18:09,200 is the need for gentle density 444 00:18:09,200 --> 00:18:13,868 in a lot of our -- across our district and our city, 445 00:18:13,868 --> 00:18:15,634 and then more intense density. 446 00:18:15,634 --> 00:18:18,601 When you build a concrete platform 447 00:18:18,601 --> 00:18:22,167 of the first two stories, the difference between five, 448 00:18:22,167 --> 00:18:26,801 eight, 10 stories above that is only -- 449 00:18:26,801 --> 00:18:29,234 the cost is already put in with the concrete, right? 450 00:18:29,234 --> 00:18:31,834 And so it's important that we give them the height 451 00:18:31,834 --> 00:18:34,367 that they need to add more housing around 452 00:18:34,367 --> 00:18:37,801 those transit lines, and that we have these duplexes, 453 00:18:37,801 --> 00:18:40,667 triplexes, and quads throughout our city 454 00:18:40,667 --> 00:18:42,534 and that they fit with the community, 455 00:18:42,534 --> 00:18:45,267 the character of the community, because we can have both. 456 00:18:45,267 --> 00:18:47,601 -Pete, let's talk about this and housing, where it should go. 457 00:18:47,601 --> 00:18:48,901 Some thoughts on this, please. 458 00:18:48,901 --> 00:18:50,901 -Well, I'm in agreement with Dan on this. 459 00:18:50,901 --> 00:18:53,934 We need to all share in the responsibility 460 00:18:53,934 --> 00:18:56,033 of putting housing in all our communities. 461 00:18:56,033 --> 00:18:58,467 We also need to not only put housing in our communities, 462 00:18:58,467 --> 00:19:01,801 but we also have to afford for small businesses 463 00:19:01,801 --> 00:19:03,634 like coffee shops, like Lighthouse Coffee, 464 00:19:03,634 --> 00:19:06,534 my local coffee shop, that currently isn't zoned 465 00:19:06,534 --> 00:19:08,968 as it currently exists, right? 466 00:19:08,968 --> 00:19:10,300 It wouldn't be accepted. 467 00:19:10,300 --> 00:19:11,968 And so that's what's going to make 468 00:19:11,968 --> 00:19:14,934 these vibrant communities still. 469 00:19:14,934 --> 00:19:16,701 And Bill 1110, one of the things 470 00:19:16,701 --> 00:19:18,300 I'm really thankful that the state did 471 00:19:18,300 --> 00:19:21,267 is the city of Seattle has taken too much of the growth 472 00:19:21,267 --> 00:19:23,601 and pressure over the last 13 years. 473 00:19:23,601 --> 00:19:25,267 You know, we're the fastest growing city 474 00:19:25,267 --> 00:19:27,200 12 of the last 13 years. 475 00:19:27,200 --> 00:19:29,267 A lot of the surrounding region 476 00:19:29,267 --> 00:19:31,534 really wasn't taking in some of that growth. 477 00:19:31,534 --> 00:19:34,467 And so what this bill does, actually, is it requires 478 00:19:34,467 --> 00:19:36,467 the other municipalities throughout the state 479 00:19:36,467 --> 00:19:39,067 to actually share in some of this growth. 480 00:19:39,067 --> 00:19:42,067 And because of that, I think we're actually going to see 481 00:19:42,067 --> 00:19:44,968 a little more of that gentle growth in our community. 482 00:19:44,968 --> 00:19:48,701 It also, because of the economics as they are, you know, 483 00:19:48,701 --> 00:19:52,033 financing building is going to be a little more difficult. 484 00:19:52,033 --> 00:19:54,400 So we're going to see a little tampering on that growth. 485 00:19:54,400 --> 00:19:55,667 But we also recognize 486 00:19:55,667 --> 00:19:58,300 that we are going to be continuing to grow. 487 00:19:58,300 --> 00:20:01,501 We also already have a lack of housing in our communities. 488 00:20:01,501 --> 00:20:03,234 So one of the things that we need to do is we need 489 00:20:03,234 --> 00:20:06,434 to also be sure that we're protecting those small landlords 490 00:20:06,434 --> 00:20:08,667 who really provide some of that affordable 491 00:20:08,667 --> 00:20:09,601 housing in our communities. 492 00:20:09,601 --> 00:20:11,968 We've lost a lot of that stock. 493 00:20:11,968 --> 00:20:13,534 And then when I've been knocking on doors, 494 00:20:13,534 --> 00:20:19,334 one of the things I remind folks is we are in a climate emergency 495 00:20:19,334 --> 00:20:22,734 and we're going to have climate refugees moving to our community 496 00:20:22,734 --> 00:20:24,334 because they can read the paper, too. 497 00:20:24,334 --> 00:20:27,267 And when they're sitting in 110 degrees for 60, 498 00:20:27,267 --> 00:20:29,734 70 days on end, and they see where it's 499 00:20:29,734 --> 00:20:31,934 70 and 80 in the summertime, 500 00:20:31,934 --> 00:20:34,434 you know, we can't keep that a secret anymore. 501 00:20:34,434 --> 00:20:37,200 We kept that secret for a long time. 502 00:20:37,200 --> 00:20:40,267 But, you know, we're going to actually have to recognize 503 00:20:40,267 --> 00:20:41,834 that that growth is going to come. 504 00:20:41,834 --> 00:20:44,567 And a lot of the people who are going to bring that growth 505 00:20:44,567 --> 00:20:45,901 are going to have resources. 506 00:20:45,901 --> 00:20:47,300 They're going to put pressure on some of our 507 00:20:47,300 --> 00:20:49,133 housing stock, as well. -Thank you. 508 00:20:49,133 --> 00:20:50,601 I wonder if I could talk with you, Pete, 509 00:20:50,601 --> 00:20:51,767 about your work in business. 510 00:20:51,767 --> 00:20:53,901 35 years in small business, as you mentioned. 511 00:20:53,901 --> 00:20:55,868 I wanted to get your take on the Seattle economy here 512 00:20:55,868 --> 00:20:58,801 because downtown isn't the only neighborhood in recovery mode. 513 00:20:58,801 --> 00:21:00,400 Clearly, in District 6, 514 00:21:00,400 --> 00:21:02,200 Target recently announced it would close the store 515 00:21:02,200 --> 00:21:04,367 on Leary due to theft, organized crime, et cetera. 516 00:21:04,367 --> 00:21:05,701 I just want to get your take on 517 00:21:05,701 --> 00:21:07,767 the business climate in D6, if you could. 518 00:21:07,767 --> 00:21:09,434 What changes would you consider to boost business 519 00:21:09,434 --> 00:21:11,100 maybe if you were elected? 520 00:21:11,100 --> 00:21:14,868 -Well, Thank you. I did not bring up in my intro 521 00:21:14,868 --> 00:21:16,868 that also currently I'm the executive director 522 00:21:16,868 --> 00:21:18,234 of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. 523 00:21:18,234 --> 00:21:19,868 -Right. -So that's my day job, 524 00:21:19,868 --> 00:21:22,367 is support of business and the business community. 525 00:21:22,367 --> 00:21:24,234 And I'm passionate about it. 526 00:21:24,234 --> 00:21:26,534 Our business communities are what make our neighborhoods 527 00:21:26,534 --> 00:21:28,000 so vibrant, right? 528 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:29,367 It is what we care about. 529 00:21:29,367 --> 00:21:31,267 It is where we meet our neighbors, 530 00:21:31,267 --> 00:21:34,767 it is where we celebrate all of our birthday parties. 531 00:21:34,767 --> 00:21:39,367 It is what makes our city so wonderful to be in. 532 00:21:39,367 --> 00:21:40,834 And they're struggling. 533 00:21:40,834 --> 00:21:43,901 They're struggling primarily around public safety. 534 00:21:43,901 --> 00:21:46,834 You know, businesses are not feeling like 535 00:21:46,834 --> 00:21:50,033 they can hire adequately, partly because people don't want 536 00:21:50,033 --> 00:21:52,767 to come to those businesses if they don't feel safe. 537 00:21:52,767 --> 00:21:55,067 So we have to put a lot more emphasis 538 00:21:55,067 --> 00:21:57,701 on making sure that those businesses are protected, 539 00:21:57,701 --> 00:22:01,200 along the Leary corridor in the downtown Ballard area, 540 00:22:01,200 --> 00:22:02,567 along Phinney Ridge, 541 00:22:02,567 --> 00:22:05,834 where we've had some really troubling crime, 542 00:22:05,834 --> 00:22:08,734 obviously, in the Fremont community, as well. 543 00:22:08,734 --> 00:22:12,434 I am laser focused on supporting our small business. 544 00:22:12,434 --> 00:22:14,868 I love celebrating small business. 545 00:22:14,868 --> 00:22:17,133 You know, in Fremont, we have such a cool, 546 00:22:17,133 --> 00:22:19,067 diverse mix of businesses 547 00:22:19,067 --> 00:22:22,133 from some of the largest tech companies in the world 548 00:22:22,133 --> 00:22:24,601 to tattoo parlors and punk rock bars, 549 00:22:24,601 --> 00:22:26,467 you know, and that's what makes Fremont 550 00:22:26,467 --> 00:22:28,100 really vibrant and cool. 551 00:22:28,100 --> 00:22:30,267 So I want to make sure that we continue that. 552 00:22:30,267 --> 00:22:31,467 -Got it. Thank you. 553 00:22:31,467 --> 00:22:32,834 I wanted to make sure I brought you in here, 554 00:22:32,834 --> 00:22:34,667 Councilmember Strauss, and talk about some of the work 555 00:22:34,667 --> 00:22:35,734 that you've done during your term 556 00:22:35,734 --> 00:22:37,534 to work with local businesses, 557 00:22:37,534 --> 00:22:39,300 and if you wouldn't mind expounding on that. 558 00:22:39,300 --> 00:22:40,767 -Yeah, and I absolutely was sad 559 00:22:40,767 --> 00:22:42,634 to see the Target on Market Street closed. 560 00:22:42,634 --> 00:22:45,367 And it was really unfortunate that all of the stores 561 00:22:45,367 --> 00:22:47,868 that they closed were their small format stores, right? 562 00:22:47,868 --> 00:22:50,934 -And the Bartell's across the street, also. 563 00:22:50,934 --> 00:22:53,534 -Which was also acquired recently in a merger. 564 00:22:53,534 --> 00:22:56,234 And we have a Bartell's a couple of blocks away 565 00:22:56,234 --> 00:22:58,534 and a Walgreens across the street from there, 566 00:22:58,534 --> 00:23:01,000 and a Safeway across the street from both of them. 567 00:23:01,000 --> 00:23:04,734 Both Walgreens and Safeway have larger parking lots. 568 00:23:04,734 --> 00:23:05,834 I don't need to go into it, 569 00:23:05,834 --> 00:23:08,100 and I focus on public safety every day. 570 00:23:08,100 --> 00:23:11,100 -Yeah, yeah. -And I mentioned this earlier, 571 00:23:11,100 --> 00:23:13,000 that in my public safety task forces 572 00:23:13,000 --> 00:23:15,000 that I have operating in a number of neighborhoods, 573 00:23:15,000 --> 00:23:16,567 Ballard is one of those places. 574 00:23:16,567 --> 00:23:19,734 And I funded a position at the Ballard Alliance, 575 00:23:19,734 --> 00:23:21,100 this public safety coordinator, 576 00:23:21,100 --> 00:23:24,033 to mirror what is going on in the University District. 577 00:23:24,033 --> 00:23:25,634 What is different between Ballard 578 00:23:25,634 --> 00:23:27,901 and the University District today is that there's a team of 579 00:23:27,901 --> 00:23:31,934 people working on the street to help small businesses 580 00:23:31,934 --> 00:23:33,133 that the Ballard Alliance doesn't have. 581 00:23:33,133 --> 00:23:34,434 So this budget cycle, 582 00:23:34,434 --> 00:23:37,167 I'm looking at, how do we expand that work? 583 00:23:37,167 --> 00:23:40,133 And what we see in Ballard today 584 00:23:40,133 --> 00:23:42,534 is that there's higher foot traffic today 585 00:23:42,534 --> 00:23:46,234 than there was in 2019, and that's a really good sign. 586 00:23:46,234 --> 00:23:49,501 You know, what I do in my office is not only do 587 00:23:49,501 --> 00:23:51,767 I have a district office at the Ballard Library 588 00:23:51,767 --> 00:23:53,133 that I share with the police department. 589 00:23:53,133 --> 00:23:55,467 They have their own substation. 590 00:23:55,467 --> 00:23:58,334 I have a D6 district director, 591 00:23:58,334 --> 00:24:01,868 and it's her job to focus on both resident issues 592 00:24:01,868 --> 00:24:05,200 and small business issues, so I have a quarter of my staff 593 00:24:05,200 --> 00:24:08,634 dedicated to being responsive to our community. 594 00:24:08,634 --> 00:24:10,934 And this is helping from anything from permits 595 00:24:10,934 --> 00:24:13,400 to walking through the window replacement fund 596 00:24:13,400 --> 00:24:16,100 to who do I call because bureaucracy 597 00:24:16,100 --> 00:24:17,267 seems to be grinding. 598 00:24:17,267 --> 00:24:19,400 Something that's very important to me 599 00:24:19,400 --> 00:24:22,501 is that D6 residents don't have to go at it alone. 600 00:24:22,501 --> 00:24:24,434 -Okay. Thank you. -I'm here to have their back. 601 00:24:24,434 --> 00:24:25,968 -I appreciate that, and I wanted to make sure 602 00:24:25,968 --> 00:24:27,133 I open it up. 603 00:24:27,133 --> 00:24:28,367 I can only give you about 30 seconds, 604 00:24:28,367 --> 00:24:29,901 but I always find this to be important. 605 00:24:29,901 --> 00:24:32,033 There are always issues that are important to your campaigns 606 00:24:32,033 --> 00:24:33,734 that are kind of behind the headlines. 607 00:24:33,734 --> 00:24:34,868 Pete, I know you mentioned climate. 608 00:24:34,868 --> 00:24:36,367 If you want to talk more about that, you can. 609 00:24:36,367 --> 00:24:38,234 Is there something that we haven't covered today 610 00:24:38,234 --> 00:24:39,834 you want to let voters know about? 611 00:24:40,767 --> 00:24:44,267 -You know, I really -- I've been really honored 612 00:24:44,267 --> 00:24:47,968 in this process of running for elected office. 613 00:24:47,968 --> 00:24:50,968 There are so many people who are really committed 614 00:24:50,968 --> 00:24:52,934 and care about our community, 615 00:24:52,934 --> 00:24:54,634 and I think that what we need to do 616 00:24:54,634 --> 00:24:56,834 and what the city's responsibility 617 00:24:56,834 --> 00:24:59,367 is to help them knit together, right? 618 00:24:59,367 --> 00:25:01,267 It's that community building piece 619 00:25:01,267 --> 00:25:03,334 and providing that format 620 00:25:03,334 --> 00:25:05,901 so that they really know that they are not alone. 621 00:25:05,901 --> 00:25:08,834 Like Mayor Harrell says, "It is one Seattle." 622 00:25:08,834 --> 00:25:10,834 And I'm really passionate about that. 623 00:25:10,834 --> 00:25:14,234 And I really feel that those skills that I have brought, 624 00:25:14,234 --> 00:25:15,767 you know, can really help our city. 625 00:25:15,767 --> 00:25:16,968 -Yeah, yeah. Thank you. 626 00:25:16,968 --> 00:25:18,400 And we'll talk more about that in a second. 627 00:25:18,400 --> 00:25:20,100 30 seconds, if you could, an issue we haven't 628 00:25:20,100 --> 00:25:21,667 brought up yet, Councilmember Strauss. 629 00:25:21,667 --> 00:25:24,000 -Well, you know, talking about homelessness again, 630 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:26,367 I've partnered with Mayor Harrell to scale up our 631 00:25:26,367 --> 00:25:29,033 neighborhood based homelessness response teams. 632 00:25:29,033 --> 00:25:31,767 Previously, there was just one team for the whole city, 633 00:25:31,767 --> 00:25:34,400 and now we are breaking out to have regional models 634 00:25:34,400 --> 00:25:35,767 so that the same city workers 635 00:25:35,767 --> 00:25:38,868 are in the same places every day, 636 00:25:38,868 --> 00:25:40,601 so they know when things are getting better, 637 00:25:40,601 --> 00:25:41,801 they know when things are getting worse. 638 00:25:41,801 --> 00:25:43,901 They don't have to rely on find it, fix it. 639 00:25:43,901 --> 00:25:46,601 And what I know today is that things are better today, 640 00:25:46,601 --> 00:25:48,200 but better is not good enough for me. 641 00:25:48,200 --> 00:25:49,567 And that's why I'm running for reelection, 642 00:25:49,567 --> 00:25:51,300 because I want to raise my kids in a neighborhood 643 00:25:51,300 --> 00:25:53,400 that is safer than the one that I grew up in. 644 00:25:53,400 --> 00:25:55,234 -Let's wrap it up, and I think we'll hear 645 00:25:55,234 --> 00:25:56,434 some more of these messages. 646 00:25:56,434 --> 00:25:58,167 Councilmember Strauss, your campaign has raised 647 00:25:58,167 --> 00:26:01,267 about $136,000 as of mid-October. 648 00:26:01,267 --> 00:26:03,267 If you would, talk to me about your top 649 00:26:03,267 --> 00:26:05,100 three endorsements, and let's wrap this up. 650 00:26:05,100 --> 00:26:06,968 I can give you 45 seconds, please. 651 00:26:06,968 --> 00:26:08,767 -Sure. -I'm endorsed by Mayor Harrell. 652 00:26:08,767 --> 00:26:10,734 I'm endorsed by AG Bob Ferguson. 653 00:26:10,734 --> 00:26:13,834 I'm endorsed by the building trades and by MLK Labor. 654 00:26:13,834 --> 00:26:16,400 I have numerous union endorsements, 655 00:26:16,400 --> 00:26:18,400 including the Seattle Firefighters Union. 656 00:26:18,400 --> 00:26:21,467 Over 25 currently and formerly elected officials, 657 00:26:21,467 --> 00:26:23,934 and many different community organizations 658 00:26:23,934 --> 00:26:26,767 and many just average day District 6 residents. 659 00:26:26,767 --> 00:26:28,701 It's an honor to be the only incumbent 660 00:26:28,701 --> 00:26:29,934 with Mayor Harrell's endorsement. 661 00:26:29,934 --> 00:26:31,501 -Okay. Thank you very much for that. 662 00:26:31,501 --> 00:26:34,300 Pete, you get the last word. You've raised $182,000 663 00:26:34,300 --> 00:26:36,133 for your campaign as of mid-October. 664 00:26:36,133 --> 00:26:37,868 If you could top three endorsements 665 00:26:37,868 --> 00:26:40,133 and wrap it up with why voters should support you. 666 00:26:40,133 --> 00:26:41,334 -Well, I'm currently at the max. 667 00:26:41,334 --> 00:26:43,200 I can't fund raise anymore, 668 00:26:43,200 --> 00:26:45,801 and I think that's an indication of my support. 669 00:26:45,801 --> 00:26:48,934 My top three is the community, the community, 670 00:26:48,934 --> 00:26:50,100 and the community. 671 00:26:50,100 --> 00:26:53,033 It really has been a grassroots campaign. 672 00:26:53,033 --> 00:26:55,467 I have been doing this by knocking on doors, 673 00:26:55,467 --> 00:26:58,100 talking with folks, and asking for their support, 674 00:26:58,100 --> 00:26:59,234 and it's really been shown 675 00:26:59,234 --> 00:27:00,767 that they really want to be supportive. 676 00:27:00,767 --> 00:27:02,334 So I'm very thankful of that. 677 00:27:02,334 --> 00:27:04,033 I do have the endorsement of the Seattle Times, 678 00:27:04,033 --> 00:27:05,467 Hospitality for Progress. 679 00:27:05,467 --> 00:27:08,033 Obviously, I am passionate about the business community, 680 00:27:08,033 --> 00:27:10,267 and so I have a lot of support in the business community. 681 00:27:10,267 --> 00:27:12,100 But it's really the residents of D6 682 00:27:12,100 --> 00:27:14,067 that I am thankful for their support. 683 00:27:14,067 --> 00:27:15,834 -Okay. Thank you both very much for this. 684 00:27:15,834 --> 00:27:18,167 -Thanks, Brian. -We will be right back. 685 00:27:18,701 --> 00:27:21,501 -What are people saying online about the two candidates 686 00:27:21,501 --> 00:27:24,067 for Seattle City Council District 6? 687 00:27:24,067 --> 00:27:26,767 One person writes, "Strauss deserves credit 688 00:27:26,767 --> 00:27:29,334 for his extensive work on clearing out camps 689 00:27:29,334 --> 00:27:30,701 in a way that doesn't result 690 00:27:30,701 --> 00:27:33,167 in just another camp down the street." 691 00:27:33,167 --> 00:27:34,734 Another person comments, 692 00:27:34,734 --> 00:27:37,300 "This candidate is focused on the true issues. 693 00:27:37,300 --> 00:27:39,667 Hanning said he will focus on the basics: 694 00:27:39,667 --> 00:27:41,400 public safety, homelessness, 695 00:27:41,400 --> 00:27:43,934 and responsible financial management. 696 00:27:43,934 --> 00:27:45,801 We'd like to know what you think. 697 00:27:45,801 --> 00:27:49,000 Send us an e-mail at contact@seattlechannel.org 698 00:27:49,000 --> 00:27:51,033 or find us on social media. 699 00:27:52,434 --> 00:27:55,601 Thanks for watching this edition of "City Inside Out." 700 00:27:55,601 --> 00:27:58,234 Remember to cast your vote by November 7th. 701 00:27:58,234 --> 00:27:59,634 It's free to mail in your ballot, 702 00:27:59,634 --> 00:28:01,868 which must be postmarked by that day. 703 00:28:01,868 --> 00:28:04,267 Or you can drop it off at a King County Elections 704 00:28:04,267 --> 00:28:07,434 drop box at your local library and around the city. 705 00:28:07,434 --> 00:28:08,968 See you next time. 706 00:28:08,968 --> 00:28:17,234 ♪♪ 707 00:28:17,234 --> 00:28:25,400 ♪♪ 708 00:28:26,767 --> 00:28:30,634 ♪♪