1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,369 ♪ 2 00:00:02,469 --> 00:00:10,110 ♪ 3 00:00:11,578 --> 00:00:13,279 -I'm Teresa Mosqueda, 4 00:00:13,380 --> 00:00:16,116 running for King County Council District 8. 5 00:00:16,216 --> 00:00:18,418 I'm running for the county because it is the place 6 00:00:18,518 --> 00:00:20,787 to be to improve population health, 7 00:00:20,887 --> 00:00:23,690 workforce housing, and invest in child care, 8 00:00:23,790 --> 00:00:26,626 transit, and job-training opportunities. 9 00:00:26,726 --> 00:00:29,062 At Seattle City Council, I've built broad coalitions 10 00:00:29,162 --> 00:00:32,866 and delivered on progressive and transformational change. 11 00:00:32,966 --> 00:00:35,001 I led the efforts on progressive revenue, 12 00:00:35,101 --> 00:00:37,937 affordable housing, community safety investments, 13 00:00:38,038 --> 00:00:39,272 small business supports, 14 00:00:39,372 --> 00:00:41,541 and groundbreaking worker protections 15 00:00:41,641 --> 00:00:44,010 through my now six years in office. 16 00:00:44,110 --> 00:00:46,346 And as your King County Councilmember, 17 00:00:46,446 --> 00:00:48,715 I will work to improve community health, 18 00:00:48,815 --> 00:00:51,751 access to housing and greater shared prosperity 19 00:00:51,851 --> 00:00:54,654 for both workers and small businesses. 20 00:00:54,754 --> 00:00:56,923 I'm committed to addressing the compounding 21 00:00:57,023 --> 00:00:59,192 public health crises of violence, 22 00:00:59,292 --> 00:01:01,961 behavioral health, and substance abuse issues 23 00:01:02,062 --> 00:01:05,098 by increasing support for upstream investments, 24 00:01:05,198 --> 00:01:07,567 increasing support for our public health workforce, 25 00:01:07,667 --> 00:01:09,903 and implementing the new crisis care levy 26 00:01:10,003 --> 00:01:12,806 that I proudly helped craft last year. 27 00:01:12,906 --> 00:01:16,843 I will expedite solutions to fund and grow housing, 28 00:01:16,943 --> 00:01:20,180 to prevent displacement and reduce sprawl. 29 00:01:20,280 --> 00:01:22,515 With reduced car emissions and global warming, 30 00:01:22,615 --> 00:01:24,484 this is not only good for our climate, 31 00:01:24,584 --> 00:01:28,188 it's good for our local economy and individual health. 32 00:01:28,288 --> 00:01:30,924 I will work to create economic opportunity for all 33 00:01:31,024 --> 00:01:33,126 by investing in child care workers 34 00:01:33,226 --> 00:01:35,195 and improved affordability. 35 00:01:35,295 --> 00:01:38,731 I'll invest in transit workers and enhanced accessibility, 36 00:01:38,832 --> 00:01:41,734 and in job training and union apprenticeships for more workers 37 00:01:41,835 --> 00:01:43,570 to have economic security. 38 00:01:43,670 --> 00:01:47,607 I am proudly endorsed by U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, 39 00:01:47,707 --> 00:01:49,509 Attorney General Bob Ferguson, 40 00:01:49,609 --> 00:01:52,145 King County Executive Dow Constantine, 41 00:01:52,245 --> 00:01:54,047 Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, 42 00:01:54,147 --> 00:01:56,783 and all of the endorsing unions that have endorsed 43 00:01:56,883 --> 00:02:00,086 for King County Council District 8 have endorsed me. 44 00:02:00,186 --> 00:02:01,621 Thanks to the 33rd, 45 00:02:01,721 --> 00:02:04,491 the 11th and the 37th Legislative District Democrats 46 00:02:04,591 --> 00:02:05,625 who have endorsed me, 47 00:02:05,725 --> 00:02:08,361 along with Washington Conservation Action 48 00:02:08,461 --> 00:02:11,064 and Northwest Women's Political Caucus. 49 00:02:11,164 --> 00:02:12,532 Please join us. 50 00:02:14,367 --> 00:02:16,903 -I'm Sofia Aragon, the mayor of Burien. 51 00:02:17,003 --> 00:02:18,404 I'm running for King County Council 52 00:02:18,505 --> 00:02:21,341 because our region's leaders need to do better. 53 00:02:21,441 --> 00:02:24,844 King County should be a safe, healthy and inclusive place. 54 00:02:24,944 --> 00:02:26,713 Unfortunately, some of our elected leaders 55 00:02:26,813 --> 00:02:30,116 have put political grandstanding before results. 56 00:02:30,216 --> 00:02:32,652 As your councilmember, I will focus on proven, 57 00:02:32,752 --> 00:02:36,823 common sense solutions on crime, homelessness and public health. 58 00:02:36,923 --> 00:02:38,691 As an immigrant child from the Philippines 59 00:02:38,791 --> 00:02:40,793 who grew up in South Seattle, 60 00:02:40,894 --> 00:02:43,429 I've seen our community's biggest challenges. 61 00:02:43,530 --> 00:02:45,331 I had access to quality health care 62 00:02:45,431 --> 00:02:48,034 thanks to my mom's union. Inspired by her, 63 00:02:48,134 --> 00:02:51,070 I chose to be a nurse serving a diverse community, 64 00:02:51,171 --> 00:02:54,474 including those experiencing homelessness and addiction. 65 00:02:54,574 --> 00:02:57,544 As mayor, I take action to prevent a surge 66 00:02:57,644 --> 00:02:59,245 in drug-related deaths -- 67 00:02:59,345 --> 00:03:01,281 increasingly, the number-one cause of death 68 00:03:01,381 --> 00:03:03,750 for people under 40 in Washington. 69 00:03:03,850 --> 00:03:06,819 On county council, I will focus on treatment. 70 00:03:06,920 --> 00:03:08,254 And on homelessness, 71 00:03:08,354 --> 00:03:11,191 I will push for increased accountability 72 00:03:11,291 --> 00:03:14,794 from our troubled regional homelessness authority. 73 00:03:14,894 --> 00:03:16,996 Communities are struggling with crime. 74 00:03:17,096 --> 00:03:20,800 This is especially true for our most vulnerable neighborhoods. 75 00:03:20,900 --> 00:03:22,335 When people call 911, 76 00:03:22,435 --> 00:03:24,837 they deserve a fast, effective response. 77 00:03:24,938 --> 00:03:27,273 I am the only candidate in this race 78 00:03:27,373 --> 00:03:30,643 who has consistently opposed defunding the police. 79 00:03:30,743 --> 00:03:34,247 As mayor, I worked to increase law enforcement staffing. 80 00:03:34,347 --> 00:03:36,983 The recent home invasions against Asian elderly 81 00:03:37,083 --> 00:03:38,284 is alarming. 82 00:03:38,384 --> 00:03:39,452 On King County Council, 83 00:03:39,552 --> 00:03:42,021 I will deliver both common sense reforms 84 00:03:42,121 --> 00:03:44,324 and more first responders. 85 00:03:44,424 --> 00:03:46,693 Representing communities is important. 86 00:03:46,793 --> 00:03:48,962 There has not been a council member of Asian heritage 87 00:03:49,062 --> 00:03:51,798 for 40 years, but King County Council 88 00:03:51,898 --> 00:03:54,133 has a lot to be optimistic about. 89 00:03:54,234 --> 00:03:55,702 To get there, we need leadership 90 00:03:55,802 --> 00:03:58,504 that's willing to take a stand for what works. 91 00:03:58,605 --> 00:04:00,773 I'm the only candidate endorsed in this race 92 00:04:00,873 --> 00:04:04,177 by The Seattle Times, labor and business organizations. 93 00:04:04,277 --> 00:04:08,748 You have my pledge. I'll always put results above politics. 94 00:04:08,848 --> 00:04:10,950 I ask for your vote.