As a ten year veteran member of the
King County Council, I have worked hard at being a visible and effective leader
of the 1.7 million citizens who reside in our County. I have also advocated
successfully on behalf of the people who live in the inner-city neighborhoods
(Central District, Beacon Hill, Downtown, International District, Capitol Hill
and others) of Seattle which compose District Ten.
Specifically, as Chair of the Law,
Justice and Human Services Committee I have led a campaign to reduce jail
expenditures and expand support for health and human services programs (drug
and mental health treatment, transitional housing, literacy and employment
assistance). I truly believe that public safety is enhanced by spending more of
our tax dollars on making the community healthier.
As a member of the County Council's
Labor Committee, I sponsored an ordinance to streamline and more fairly
standardize employment practices in our government.
Finally, I have been a strong and
active voice on behalf of establishing policies to help the poor, people of
color and other disadvantaged sectors of the population throughout the County.
I will be honored to receive your vote
for re-election to the Metropolitan King County Council.
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