By centering the wellbeing of families, communities, and small businesses, and not the demands of the corporate 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. that work other shifts, that dont commute to downtown, and more. A Bold Vision for Just Transition: Solving the climate crisis demands and creates an At the county level, incumbent Dow Constantine is beating back challenger Joe Nguyen to win his fourth term as King . work closely with local, regional, state and federal partners to develop the housing we need: End exclusionary zoning that makes our neighborhoods sprawl, increasing reliance on background-color: #dac113; font-weight: 300; "But I believe in term limits at the federal, state and local levels," she said. Agreements, creating high quality jobs, increasing local community hiring, and "[24], The Harrell campaign released a letter signed by several individuals on October 23, 2021, calling on Gonzlez to stop airing the ad, describing it as an "advertisement wherein a white woman insinuates that Bruce Harrell, a Black man, is in some way connected to her trauma as a sexual assault victim." stories are worth listening to. immediately implement gun-violence prevention programs. padding-top: 8px; Because we will all do better when we reduce income .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { Gonzlez's campaign website stated the following themes. We all benefit from good union jobs, workers Lets do this, together. Gun violence is a preventable public health crisis that disproportionately impacts BIPOC and lower income communities. ensuring artists can stay in our communities and continue to create cultural spaces and art. protected bike lanes, and safe walking/rolling facilities to make it easy to get Click here to read candidates' responses and watch video interviews. [38][39] The PAC Civic Alliance for a Progressive Economy (CAPE) formed in 2019, spending around $350,000 in opposition to some CASE-backed candidates and supporting different candidates in five races. 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. Seattle will be nationally known for our collective effort and my job as Mayor will be to create and lead this effort. pay rent and mortgages, and stay safe, while Amazons profits soared 220%. and indigenous communities. That is why as a councilmember I have prioritized working with gun safety advocates to pass I'm prepared to face all our future challenges head on, just as I have done time and time again.". Establish a minimum 12% of the City budget to address this housing crisis. Registered for Fair Elections Program on Nov. 4, 2021; certified as a participant after meeting the contribution threshold. where every Seattle resident has a home. Sources: "[4], Gonzlez said, "Of votes counted to date, two-thirds of voters voted against the corporate-backed, status-quo candidate. Hisham "Sham" Othman Two candidates have filed to run in this fall's election for mayor of Brier. But despite her vulnerability on public safety and rising public anxiety over crime, Bowser emerged from the Democratic primary with a double-digit victory and was projected by The Associated Press to win the general election by an even larger margin. padding:7px 8px 8px; On April 4, 2022, Robert White's campaign announced a challenge to Trayon White's ballot access signatures. people and communities need to heal, stabilize, and thrive. width: 100% !important; For a full timeline of key dates, click here. With our industrial lands, innovative culture, and manufacturing prowess, Seattle Robert White's camp argued that up to 2,800 of Trayon White's signatures might be invalid. In Washougal, the mayoral race shows Rochelle Ramos, a human resources director, owner of the nonprofit Lunchmoney Skatepark, member of the Washougal Parks Commission and longtime community volunteer, is in the lead as of the most recent county on Wednesday, Aug. 4, with 39.05 percent of the vote. Transforming Seattles Public Safety & Police Accountability. | This is why, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Alex Brandon/AP Photo; Stacia Hall's campaign; Insider. workforce. } Graduated from Arizona State . methane gasincreasing childhood asthma, lung disease, and more. School districts | If we want to be a multicultural city that celebrates Black and Dedicate a minimum 50% of 2022 American Rescue Plan Act to housing and services. "[25], On October 25, Gonzlez stopped airing the ad. inequality in our city, which impacts workers in the arts sector. Jenny Durkan defeated Cary Moon in the general election for mayor of Seattle. text-align: left !important; It is Results for. maximize this valuable asset in the fight for public health and against climate change. industrial infrastructure and prepare to build the technology for the green Voters must drop their ballots in a dropbox by 8 p.m. on Election Day, or, if they choose to mail . Beyond Training and Reform, A Pledge: In addition to state-mandated reforms in training, techniques, and conduct, I would like every sworn police officer in Seattle to watch the 8 minutes and 46 seconds of George Floyds murder in Minneapolis and voluntarily sign an open letter stating: The Inhumane Treatment of Fellow Human Beings Will Not Be Tolerated In Seattle. From my first year in office, we will treat the homelessness crisis appropriately as the greatest challenge facing our city. Tackle the Skyrocketing Costs of Living in Seattle: I will provide the leadership and Seattles public spaces and cultural spaces define who feels welcome, who belongs, whose "It was purchased with very little long-term financial risk to the city, and tremendous upside potential. 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. 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. He has served on numerous city committees and has represented the City of Yelm with distinction for 5.5 year now. As a Mexican-American growing up in the Lower Yakima Valley, I Its political action committee (PAC), Civic Alliance for a Sound Economy (CASE), received $1.5 million from Amazonwhich is headquartered in Seattleand spent around $2 million supporting and opposing candidates in 2019. We will make our city government more transparent and fiscally responsible, creating a vibrant, inclusive community for all our residents. Sources: Seattles next Mayor will be responsible for building on the progress that we have made. top: 0px; Listen to and act on the needs of transit and rideshare drivers investing in solutions to ensure safety and wellbeing on the job, and furthering first-in-the-nation organizing protections. We will create thousands of stable, high-quality jobs by retrofitting homes, Lets re-imagine how we support these critical nonprofits and businesses from preservation of historic buildings and venues, to exploration of sustainable revenue to support organizations that advance equity, inspire and teach, and provide a stage for the next Quincy Jones, Macklemore, or countless other creative voices in our community. color: #888; Washington was Johnny Appleseed, spawning a generation of organizers, advocates, judges and members of Congress. critical investments, and we need to seize this moment. display: block; We Will Plan and Act To End Homelessness. [43], The city of Seattle uses a strong mayor and city council system. .results_row td { As people switch That means those that work 9-5, but also crucially people childcare is not only affordable but accessible to people in every neighborhood. } Would you support raising property and/or sales taxes during your mayoral term? 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. "There's no question that people want to live in Washington. border: 1px solid #999; the size of their job. text-align: center; This spring, I called for the City to use a majority of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to immediately expand support services, while drawing on existing local dollars to fund the purchase, construction, and transition of hundreds of units of permanent housing through hotels, tiny homes, and other long-term, stable supportive housing options. We will not be afraid to examine our Citys frailties as this will be a first step in healing as a city. "Now is not the time to make a change without good reason," Manier said. We cannot repeat the mistakes made this year with underfunding homelessness response and leaving people literally in the cold. For more on how we identify key messages, click here. We need to preserve our existing spaces and identify currently underutilized spaces that could Our city can be a place where every community has economic security and everyone thrives, Another city challenge, Stevens said, is to keep businesses whole and "think of our local businesses as we look to manage new business development. Back to top Elizabeth Albertson 629 E Guiberson St Kent, WA 98030 (206) 595-3627 elizabethalbertson@comcast.net www.KentsNextMayor.com Number of offices: 88. Atlanta Public Schools, Georgia, elections (2021), City attorney election in Seattle, Washington (2021), Mayoral election in Arlington, Texas (2021), Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, Click here to read how we define noteworthy primary endorsements, The issue each Seattle mayoral candidate is passionate about. background-color: #6db24f; The office is located at: 2501 South 35th Street, Suite C Tacoma, WA 98409 Terms of Office Terms of office for Mayor, Council Members, as well as the Civil Service Board positions, are four years. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? We will partner with Seattle For A Green New Deal leaders and direct resources The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. In 2020, he led the city's COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Task Force. The County is hard at work identifying hotels and other indoor spaces to address this need the city can and must be an active partner in making this a reality. Select the Primary 2022 election to see all candidates who filed (except PCOs). Both candidates are running to succeed Laurie Lebowsky for Position 1 on the Vancouver City Council. funds away from SPD toward programs like the Health One Mobile units, the Crisis Response housing, we can, and should, incentivize development of co-located housing and arts and How to run for office | background-color: #003388; Harrell said he was running because Seattle needed "a decisive leader fully committed to productive dialogue, planning and execution.". I will work with community leaders and the Council to start rebalancing We knew we had steep challenges in our city already, and the pandemic and 2020 racial top: -1px; Would you vote for the proposed Compassion Seattle charter amendment, related to homelessness policies? } background-color: green; My administration will work to shift address housing costs for people who are getting priced out: limit rent hikes, require several .votebox-results-cell--check { opportunity for Seattle to lead the transition to a green economy based in local must be guided by public health starting on day one. Ensure immigrant businesses have in-language, culturally competent guidance. Creating a Seattle Economy Where Everyone Thrives. Lets stop over-policing poor, immigrant, Black, and Native neighbors and instead invest abandon the East Precinct last summer was given while the Mayor was apparently absent from While the current Council fell short of the needed majority level funding, in 2022, we can and must go further, combining scheduled American Rescue Plan Act funding, local and state resources, and philanthropic support. State executives | CHICAGO (AP) Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters on Tuesday denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term, issuing a rebuke to a leader who made history as head of the nation's third-largest city.. Vallas, a former schools CEO backed by the police union, and Johnson, a Cook County commissioner endorsed by the Chicago Teachers . .percentage_number { Track Nov. 8 general election results across Washington state, including races for U.S . Raise standards in the gig economy by ending sub-minimum wages and Increase e-bike usage and support electric cars by placing and constructing charging stations so they are widely available and conveniently located. demean those who fight for justice, fortifying a divide between haves and have-nots. Stevens organized a 2017 petition drive that put a referendum on the ballot in 2018 to change Washington city elections from partisan to nonpartisan. [23], Both Gonzlez and Harrell were on the city council at the time. My plan is to bring a new approach one that will combine local and federal resources and work to coordinate with regional partners to ensure an ambitious plan urgently getting people out of parks and streets and into stable housing with the on-site services they need. wont let corporate lobbyists block what we know is right, we wont turn our backs on The last day for candidates to withdraw from the ballot is 5 p.m. May 24. Better connect our neighborhoods to each other and within, through strong transit networks, walkable and bikeable pathways, and by committing to thoughtful urban planning where jobs, schools, childcare, and other needs are proximate to dense and affordable housing. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { It is a crisis that has divided our city and shaken our confidence as a compassionate, can-do city. The Pierce County Auditor's Office conducts the election and has additional information for candidates. We need policy to support this--that means zoning that Should the possession of all drugs be decriminalized in Seattle? income tax. Manier, 66, is the city's longest-serving mayor. encourages complete communities, and a permitting process that preserves community .non_result_row th { These returns were updated Monday, Nov. 8, at 5:32 p.m. Critical, housing levy funded projects are too often needlessly bogged down in our own red tape. Reinvigorate Office of Economic Development to serve as an energetic community Harrell received a bachelor's degree and a J.D. Accelerate the electrification of Seattles own fleet of vehicles and of King County As Mayor, all affordable projects will get their approval within 12 months of submitting for a permit, or faster. Equitable Development: Our Black, brown, and Indigenous neighbors experience the trauma of } We need to ensure that as we Under the program, residents can give some or all vouchers to city election candidates who are participating in the program. U.S. Congress | We must modernize our Gonzlez and Harrell differed on zoning rules and their approach to encampments. from the University of Washington. } We can and must tailor existing and new City programs and resources to address these underlying, ongoing inequities. Budget, infrastructure and the post-pandemic world were identified by Stevens and Manier as the city's major challenges. We must padding-bottom: 7px; FILE - District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, center, arrives for a news conference ahead of DC Pride events, June 10, 2022, in Washington. The filing deadline for this election was May 19, 2017. "The more people participate in local elections, without party affiliation being involved, the better for everyone.". Public policy. Steve Stein can be reached at (248) 224-2616 or stevestein21@yahoo.com. Washougal mayor's race shows Ramos, Ford leading. The two groups that had spent the most in the 2021 election were Bruce Harrell for Seattle's Future, which had spent $493,000 supporting Harrell and $655,000 opposing Gonzlez, and Essential Workers for Lorena, which spent $443,000 supporting Gonzlez and $467,000 opposing Harrell. Black Lives Matter is the most impactful civil rights movement in my adult life, and I stand in unity with those seeking justice and reform as I have throughout my career in law and public service. This section shows advertisements released in this race. Making it safe to walk Seattle uses a strong mayor and city council system. CHICAGO Chicago voters are heading to the polls Tuesday in a competitive, nine-candidate race for mayor that has centered on crime and policing in a city overwhelmed by gun violence. Drastically expand access to affordable and safe childcare for infants and Excluded are uncontested races. Click the links below to read candidates' responses to a series of questions from KUOW. Establish incentives and provide technical assistance for worker co-ops, workerowned collectives, profit sharing, and employee ownership. As the next Mayor, I will center this vision of a vibrant city This section includes noteworthy endorsements issued in the primary, added as we learn about them. The us vs them conversation is not working. building pollution, including methane gas, than from all vehicle collisions in the state. emissions from our boilers and furnacesand it will help stop the ever-worsening march of The 408 votes she received was the most of any of the four aldermen, one each from the city's four wards, who were elected to the City Council that year. } We will work 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]. stable future will require planning a city that is car-optional, and ensure that all remaining cars, } dignity and have access to good public services: clean restrooms and public spaces, working How would Seattle's 2021 mayoral candidates address homelessness? .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Stevens, 67, would become Washington's first woman mayor if she is elected. 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