[6], Seattle City Council Position #9 At-Large (Assumed office: 2016). methane gasincreasing childhood asthma, lung disease, and more. We must take action to reduce gun violence in our city and across the state and nation. [1] The Republican nominee, Stacia Hall, received 2,368 votes in the primary, and independent candidate Rodney "Red" Grant garnered 4,700 signatures to gain ballot access. The city's 2013 purchase of 223 acres of vacant land along U.S. Route 24 from Morton Community Bank for $4.965 million has become a hot-button mayoral campaign topic, especially in social media. Bowser responded by renaming the protest epicenter Black Lives Matter Plaza and commissioning a mural with Black Lives Matter painted on a stretch of 16th Street, one block from the White House, in giant yellow letters. The City of Seattle will establish new business to business partnerships to ensure that smaller businesses and BIPOC entrepreneurs enjoy the ancillary revenues and success of many larger businesses. Indigenous histories and cultures, and the stories and contributions of all the uniquely diverse The pandemic disruption has turned back the clock for too many widening inequalities in wealth, pushing vulnerable people out of housing and depriving access to needed support. We need leadership. D.C. Statehood Green Party nominee Corren Brown did not appear on the general election ballot. She said Harrell had "repeatedly sided with abusers," referring to his time as a lawyer and to comments he made in 2017 about then-Mayor Ed Murray when he was accused of sexual assault. Establishing an executive-level position to coordinate citywide gun violence prevention policy and coordination, making sure we are working alongside local, regional, state and federal officials and agencies to improve safety and reduce violence. Light is among the cleanest utilities in the nation and world, and the City should representing LGBTQ+ business owners to promote LGBTQ+ small businesses in I worked to pass the first reduction of the SPDs budget in Seattles history to reallocate resources to community-based, safety programs and participatory budgeting. Bowser has largely presided over a period of prosperity but has faced steady accusations of being too close to developers and business interests as an uncontrolled gentrification wave prices out longtime Black residents. | font-size: 1.25em; } Sources: from passing true and meaningful gun safety legislation, such as a ban on assault weapons and Contact our sales team. We must modernize our These levels are ambitious but attainable and critically needed to help those suffering outdoors receive the stability they deserve. I was proud to support the Seattle Green New Deal, National Womens Law Center, womens participation in the workforce has dropped to 6. power via innovative ownership models - so everyone benefits from success, no matter Click here to view the videos. We will partner with Seattle For A Green New Deal leaders and direct resources Robert White's camp argued that up to 2,800 of Trayon White's signatures might be invalid. Treat childcare as essential infrastructure, not a commodity to be bought and Budgeting that Ensures Training, Proper Response, and Needed Staffing: We need to move beyond arbitrary and divisive public safety budget debates and align the needs of our entire community with the mandate of ending bias, improving response times, and reducing crime. } Voters must drop their ballots in a dropbox by 8 p.m. on Election Day, or, if they choose to mail . Car ownership Help people get around by bike and walking. As people switch CASE announced it would not spend toward the 2021 elections, and as of July 30, 2021, CAPE had not been active in the races.[39][40]. vertical-align: middle; Two CASE-backed candidates (Alex Pedersen and Debora Juarez) and four CAPE-backed candidates (Lisa Herbold, Tammy Morales, Kshama Sawant, and Dan Strauss) won in 2019. Should the Seattle Police Department be defunded by 50% or more during your mayoral term (to invest in other needs)? pedestrian injury and death ratesits the result of a legacy of underinvestment we .results_row.winner { supported Andrew Lewis, who endorsed Gonzlez. } where every Seattle resident has a home. .inner_percentage.Democratic { } If you are aware of advertisements that should be included, please email us. Incumbent Democrat Muriel Bowser was elected to a third term. becoming clearer than ever: Seattle must act, and fast. Lets come together and build a system that shows our commitment to what we may call Healthy Seattle. Where the Affordable Care Act and county health services fall short, particularly in the areas of preventative health and post-COVID trauma and mental isolation illnesses, Healthy Seattle may be critically important for the survival of our most vulnerable Seattle residents and lower wage workers. Grant, a longtime actor and comedian, took aim at that perception, saying in a campaign video that Bowser has focused on developing buildings in our city but has forgotten to develop our youth and a real comprehensive plan to reduce crime.. .results_row { individuals who need that support. Mayor Lori Lightfoot made history when she became the first Black, openly gay female mayor of Chicago in 2019, but she could make another kind of history as she is now projected to be the first. immigrant communities, we need artists making art. The Mayor officially speaks for both the government and the community as a whole. The "Previously endorsed" column shows the name of a primary election candidate if the person or group endorsed a different candidate in the primary. We Can Rebuild Our Economy Consistent With Our Progressive Values. Stevens was elected Ward 1 alderman in 2019. .votebox-results-cell--number { I look forward to partnering with them to ensure our hardworking government employees are treated with the respect they deserve", "Key Endorsements, Signature Challenges Dominate Current D.C. the highest concentration of people of color in the city, has some of the least complete In one of my most "The more people participate in local elections, without party affiliation being involved, the better for everyone.". Under this initiative, we will better understand who are denied jobs; what level of housing discrimination exists; who are treated unfairly in our court systems; who is most likely to be the victim of violence. We all benefit from good union jobs, workers And follow the APs election coverage of the 2022 elections at https://apnews.com/hub/2022-midterm-elections. affordable homes we need, we have to change outdated laws that prevent multi-family housing Click here to read how we define noteworthy primary endorsements. Transforming Seattles Public Safety & Police Accountability. As an attorney, I would commonly ask potential jurors to recount their lived experiences when being interrogated by police officers, and I have seen tears in the eyes of many African Americans when reliving their trauma. that work other shifts, that dont commute to downtown, and more. } U.S. Congress | I have a strong record on climate change, and Im committed to making sure that as mayor, we This plan will be online and accessible to the public with measurable outcomes and defined reporting, and establish progressive, dedicated revenue tied to meeting housing and cleanup goals, restoring public confidence. Fund low-barrier, rapid-access mental health and substance use disorder treatment services with a focus on those who are chronically homeless and face the greatest barriers to engagement and lasting success with these services. She works with a seven-member City Council and over 730 City employees to deliver real results for the 130,000 people and over 5,000 businesses that make up Kent. Combined, these PACs spent more than $1 million in 2019. Juarez and Pedersen voted against it. Ralph will seek her second four-year term. Accountability Ordinance, which I worked to pass, that have been left on the table by past As mayor, Steve Stein can be reached at (248) 224-2616 or stevestein21@yahoo.com. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Bennett is a newcomer to running for elected office. Commercial buildings already must cut energy use To ensure coordination and accountable planning, Ill work with local and regional partners to develop an accountable, ambitious plan with transparency and benchmarks to expand and provide housing and services on demand to every unsheltered neighbor. arts and culture in our city. font-weight: 300; Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Both appeared on the general election ballot along with Libertarian Party candidate Dennis Sobin. The best way to prevent homelessness is to make sure people on the margins, experiencing job loss or a financial emergency, or suffering a mental or physical health issue remain housed and supported. The following candidates ran in the primary for Mayor of Seattle on August 3, 2021. [42], Seattle is a city in King County, Washington. law enforcement should not be responding to a mental health crisis or a non-violent situation. Much of the font-weight: 100; must be guided by public health starting on day one. "Our city has endured it all, and even prospered," he said. overflow-x: scroll; RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss today's mayoral election in Chicago, where incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces eight . As the next Mayor, I will center this vision of a vibrant city Ensure that City parks, playgrounds, sports fields, public spaces and sidewalks and streets remain open and clear of encampments. Help protect local ownership and family businesses transitioning to the next line-height: 1.5em; .outer_percentage { We are a compassionate city and people are tired of seeing stalled progress and continued in-fighting. As the next Mayor, I will bring together community, council and labor to ensure that the next sold. In this race, Guffey has a vague platform that is mostly based on her enthusiasm for Anacortes and her interest in bringing people together. safety measures. Launching this type of program will require trust and collaboration, bringing all parties to the table with a common goal of providing coverage and support to all in our city. Under pressure from activists calling to defund the police, Bowser largely stood by her police department, fighting public battles with the D.C. Council over the police budget. legal authority over the Seattle Police Department. "But now that we own the property, we have a responsibility to ensure this investment is maximized to benefit the community," she added. [5] White was joined by several other candidates later on, the most notable of whom was Councilmember Trayon White, who announced his campaign in a comment on Instagram. width: 100%; businesses with tools they need to find capital and technical assistance, with attention to Gun violence is a preventable public health crisis that disproportionately impacts BIPOC and lower income communities. End exclusionary zoning that makes our neighborhoods sprawl, increasing reliance on At the time, each elected city official had won as a Republican. improving access to benefits. Lastly, I also supported the appropriation of revenue from the In 2017, I worked with the community to champion the passage of landmark legislation to expand civilian oversight of the police department, establish the Office of Inspector General for Public Safety, and make the Community Police Commission permanent. Stevens retired from East Peoria Community High School as a teacher and co-op coordinator. Rapidly Build More Affordable Housing: Housing is the lasting solution to homelessness. By Claude Walker Feb 20, 2023, 2:00pm PST Pocket She and her husband, Roger, a former District 50 superintendent, have two grown sons. 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He worked as an attorney and in other legal positions, including as chief legal advisor to the Rainier Valley Community Development Fund, the First A.M.E. Church, and the First A.M.E. Housing Corporation. from the University of Washington. } funds away from SPD toward programs like the Health One Mobile units, the Crisis Response District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, center, arrives for a news conference ahead of DC Pride events . School districts | voice but prevents obstructionism. emissions from our boilers and furnacesand it will help stop the ever-worsening march of Campaign contributions for each candidate are below. } revenue due to COVID-19. a track record to implement it. font-style: italic; Art spaces Drastically expand access to affordable and safe childcare for infants and opportunity for Seattle to lead the transition to a green economy based in local Preserve and invest in Seattles world-class parks, protect p-patches and encourage community gardening, conserve and expand our tree canopy, and fight air and stormwater pollution with an emphasis on environmental justice. Though Camas-Washougal voters will decide most local elections in the November 2021 general elections, there are still three local races for Washougal's next mayor and two Camas City Council seats that need to have their candidate pool whittled down during the August primary election. max-height: 580px; internet. Alex Brandon/AP Photo; Stacia Hall's campaign; Insider. WASHINGTON (AP) Mayor Muriel Bowser secured a third term Tuesday after a campaign focused on her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and on her history as one of the faces of Washington's ongoing quest for statehood. .indicate_scroll { Shanna Styron-Sherrell was elected in the November 2017 election, and took her Oath of Office . Lets do this, together. .election_results_text { This includes skills related to Race and Social Justice Initiatives and implicit bias, but also conflict de-escalation and crisis communications. serious mental health and substance use issues. .results_table { Identify 1,000 units of emergency, supportive shelter in the first 6 months of my administration, with another 1,000 by the end of year one. dignity and have access to good public services: clean restrooms and public spaces, working elite, we can build a more just and democratic economy where everyone prospers. We should use Seattles hydro assets to produce 100% clean hydrogen for industrial uses, for example, and partner with the Port of Seattle and other regional entities to use this clean energy in the transportation and shipping sectors. Gonzlez's campaign website said she "brings strong, experienced, and collaborative leadership to a bold progressive vision. } We also need to recognize that we cannot have a thriving arts sector without tackling income Mayoral elections were held in 28 of the 100 largest U.S. cities in 2021. Should police unions be allowed to engage in collective bargaining over accountability issues? left: 0px; We just shouldnt allow new buildings that depend on fossil fuels anymore. From my first year in office, we will treat the homelessness crisis appropriately as the greatest challenge facing our city. communities to be vibrant. employees. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. On November 8, she became only the second person elected three times as mayor of Washington, DC. Require foundations and Donor Advised Funds to grant an annual minimum Nov 9, 2022, 10:28 AM. How to vote | The Washington State Debate Coalition hosted a debate focused on public health and safety. Ralph and Bennett each announced their intentions on Monday, March 15 in emails. She'll continue as an alderman until 2023, when her term expires, if Manier is elected mayor. The 2023 mayoral race will be decided in the April 4 runoff. We Can and Must Address Structural Racism and Police Bias, Ensuring Public Safety. The change went into effect with the 2019 city election. We will not be afraid to examine our Citys frailties as this will be a first step in healing as a city. 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