Writing Washington’s Next Chapter
Seattle is one of the most innovative, compassionate cities in America. But right now, too many people feel squeezed — by housing costs, public safety concerns, economic pressure, and a sense that government feels distant.
This campaign is about restoring trust, rebuilding community, and making sure Seattle works for everyone — not just those at the top.
Housing for Everyone
Housing is a human right. That means stability, dignity, and permanence — not constant fear of displacement.
My Plan:
1. Expand Public & Social Housing
- Create and fund publicly owned, permanently affordable housing
- Expand community land trusts
- Partner with labor to build union-built housing at scale
- Assist in establishing renters unions
2. Tie Rent to Income
- Promote policies that ensure no one pays more than 30% of income on housing
- Advocate for expanded rental assistance and income-based models
3. Stop Predatory Rent Increases
- Strengthen tenant protections
- Support just-cause eviction enforcement
- Fight for limits on excessive annual rent hikes
4. Build Faster, Build Smarter
- Streamline permitting without sacrificing labor or environmental standards
- Encourage transit-oriented housing development
- Use surplus public land for housing first
This is about ending displacement and making Seattle livable for teachers, service workers, artists, seniors, and families.
Streets & Transit for People
Our streets are public space. They should prioritize safety, accessibility, and sustainability.
My Plan:
1. Expand and Improve Bus Service
- Increase frequency on high-demand routes
- Prioritize bus-only lanes
- Ensure transit reliability in underserved neighborhoods
- Add bus routes for more residential areas
2. Build Walkable Communities
- Invest in sidewalks, lighting, and ADA improvements
- Support neighborhood business districts through pedestrian-friendly design
- Increase accessibility in the city, like rope handrails to make ascending hills safer
3. Safer Streets for All
- Expand protected bike lanes
- Implement traffic-calming measures
- Reduce serious traffic injuries and deaths through Vision Zero strategies
Transit equity is economic equity. Mobility should not depend on car ownership.
Justice that Restores
Safety and justice are not opposites. We can build systems that prevent harm while rebuilding trust.
My Plan:
1. Demilitarize Public Safety
- Limit military-grade equipment
- Increase transparency and civilian oversight
- Decrease wasteful police action
2. Expand Restorative Justice
- Invest in diversion programs
- Support community accountability models
- Reduce incarceration for non-violent offenses
- Model state jails and prisons after Norway (who has around a 20% recidivism rate)
3. Crisis Response That Makes Sense
- Expand unarmed crisis response teams
- Integrate mental health professionals into emergency response
- Reduce reliance on police for non-criminal calls
We will invest in prevention, not punishment.
Healthcare & Mental Health
Healthcare is a right — including oral health, mental health, and preventive care.
My Plan:
1. Expand Access to Community-Based Care
- Support city-funded health clinics
- Partner with nonprofits for neighborhood-level services
2. Integrate Mental Health Services
- Expand mobile crisis teams
- Increase community mental health providers
- Prioritize culturally competent care
3. Remove Barriers
- Advocate for coverage expansion at the state level
- Support low-cost dental and preventive programs
- Ensure healthcare access regardless of income
A healthy city is a productive and compassionate city.
Green Energy & Public Internet
Sustainability and connectivity are modern necessities.
My Plan:
1. Renewable Energy for Renters
- Incentivize solar access for multifamily housing
- Expand community microgrids
- Lower utility costs through clean energy investment
2. Public Broadband
- Support state-funded public internet infrastructure
- Ensure universal access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet
- Treat broadband as essential infrastructure
Climate justice and digital equity must move together.
Parks & Public Access
Access to nature improves mental health, builds community, and strengthens families.
My Plan:
1. Transit to Nature
- Expand bus routes to state and national parks
- Create weekend and seasonal recreation routes
2. Equity in Recreation
- Ensure youth programs have reliable transportation
- Support nonprofit access to public lands
3. Protect Public Spaces
- Invest in park maintenance and safety
- Expand green space in underserved neighborhoods
Seattle is surrounded by extraordinary natural beauty.
Everyone should be able to experience it.
This Campaign Is About Public Good
We are not here to protect systems that aren’t working.
We are here to build systems that serve people.
Housing. Mobility. Justice. Health. Sustainability. Access.
This is about creating a city that feels livable — and worth fighting for.