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-Hi, Seattle.
I'm Frank Krueger,
and I'm running for city council
in District 4.
I'm a small business owner,
engineer,
and renter in Wallingford,
and I want to use my
skills and experience
to make sure Seattle
is a livable city for everyone.
We have a growing population
of homeless people,
some by choice, but many
because the city has failed them.
Fixing this will be a process
that takes time, money,
and votes.
We can work to prevent homelessness
with outreach and treatment centers,
and we can reduce
the number of people
living on the street
with low-barrier shelters
and a housing first policy.
We can keep people
from cycling back into homelessness
through long-term,
personalized care and treatment.
To do that,
I want to partner with state
and business allies alike
to fund a bold plan --
1,000 new social workers
to address addiction,
mental health,
and other barriers
to stability.
I am pro-income tax
to pay for ambitious social programs like this,
but that's gonna take time.
In the short-term,
I support thoughtfully crafted taxes
on large businesses
and streamlining partnerships
with private companies
that want to be a part of our community
and not just take advantage of it.
With increased population and demand
on public infrastructure,
we need to acknowledge that both
single-occupancy vehicles
and single-family zoning
are not priorities anymore.
Let's open our neighborhoods
to everyone
with new housing and more transit.
Seattle's access to renewable energy
enables us to be
a shining example of a green city.
Let's welcome protected bike
and electric device lanes
and green public transportation.
We have the resources
and the responsibility to create a
climate-conscious city.
The engineer in me
knows how to find solutions
when none seem in sight.
The businessman in me
knows how to make compromises
and come to a consensus to make progress.
Elect me, Frank Krueger,
and I will work tirelessly
to improve this city for you.
Thank you.