2017 Primary Voters' Guide

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Jessyn Farrell

Seattle is America's fastest growing city, with a dynamic economy, unmatched natural beauty, and great neighborhoods. Yet traffic, homelessness, and lack of affordable housing jeopardize what makes Seattle special. Solutions are within our grasp, but require progressive, pragmatic leadership to get the job done.

I am the only mayoral candidate with a proven track record of progressive policy results, expertise in transportation and land use, and a demonstrated commitment to our public schools. As Mayor, I'll bring my experience as an attorney and three-term legislator to address these challenges, and build a Seattle that is affordable, sustainable, and welcoming to all.

Delivering Transportation Relief

Traffic harms our quality of life, economy, and climate. I helped craft the legislation currently completing 520 and I-5 improvements and facilitated Sound Transit expansion. I served as Executive Director of Transportation Choices Coalition, and helped lead a transit agency.  As Mayor, I'll work to accelerate the delivery of light rail, meet carbon reduction targets, and keep our streets clean and well-maintained.

 Increasing Affordable Housing

Seattle must be a place where everyone can afford rent and save up to buy a home, and retire on a fixed income. I've sponsored efforts to build affordable housing near light rail, and worked with City Council to bring affordable units to areas capable of handling growth. As Mayor, I'll address the emergency of homelessness by prioritizing a "housing-first" approach, rather than leaving people on our streets.   

Protecting Working Families

I chaired the Legislature's Working Families Caucus, sponsoring legislation to increase the minimum wage and enact paid family leave. As Mayor, I'll expand family-wage jobs, address gender pay inequity, and protect against federal cuts to our social safety net and healthcare.

Supporting Public Schools

Seattle Schools deserve a partner in City Hall who has demanded and won needed funding, an active public school parent committed to closing opportunity gaps and helping every kid reach their potential. 

Prioritizing Our Quality of Life 

I was born in Seattle, attended public schools, graduated from UW, and made my home here with my husband and three kids. 

As a Mayor who knows what it's like to raise a family in the city, I will invest in new playgrounds, protect our parks, and work to bring the Sonics back to Seattle.

Endorsements: Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib; Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz; Democratic legislators; Councilmember Rob Johnson; environmental, labor and business leaders; district Democrats, and more.

Contact:
(206) 856-1669