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.