WEBVTT 00:00:01.667 --> 00:00:06.634 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% ♪♪ 00:00:06.634 --> 00:00:08.400 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Announcer: Welcome to the 2020 00:00:08.400 --> 00:00:10.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% King County and Seattle General Election 00:00:10.667 --> 00:00:12.767 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Video Voters Guide, 00:00:12.767 --> 00:00:15.167 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% your chance to hear directly from the participants 00:00:15.167 --> 00:00:17.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% appearing on the November 3rd ballot. 00:00:17.901 --> 00:00:20.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% This is a vote by mail election. 00:00:20.667 --> 00:00:22.567 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% King County Elections will mail ballots 00:00:22.567 --> 00:00:24.667 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to all registered voters. 00:00:24.667 --> 00:00:26.200 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% All ballots must be mailed 00:00:26.200 --> 00:00:28.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% or placed in a King County drop box 00:00:28.434 --> 00:00:31.000 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% on or before November 3rd. 00:00:31.000 --> 00:00:32.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Appearing on this guide 00:00:32.467 --> 00:00:33.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% will be King County Charter 00:00:33.834 --> 00:00:35.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Amendments 1 through 7, 00:00:35.968 --> 00:00:38.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% King County Proposition 1, 00:00:38.033 --> 00:00:39.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Harborview Hospital, 00:00:39.634 --> 00:00:40.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% candidates for judge of 00:00:40.901 --> 00:00:42.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% King County Superior Court 00:00:42.968 --> 00:00:45.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% positions 13 and 30, 00:00:45.033 --> 00:00:47.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and Seattle Proposition 1, 00:00:47.300 --> 00:00:49.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Transit and Transportation. 00:00:49.634 --> 00:00:50.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Each statement in 00:00:50.567 --> 00:00:51.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% the Video Voters Guide 00:00:51.701 --> 00:00:52.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% is up to two minutes long 00:00:52.968 --> 00:00:54.400 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and unedited. 00:00:54.400 --> 00:00:55.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% The speakers appear 00:00:55.033 --> 00:00:55.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% on your screen 00:00:55.868 --> 00:00:57.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% in the order they will appear 00:00:57.167 --> 00:00:59.934 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% on your ballot. 00:00:59.934 --> 00:01:04.567 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% King County Charter Amendment Number 1 -- Inquests. 00:01:04.567 --> 00:01:07.767 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% currently the charter requires an inquest for any death 00:01:07.767 --> 00:01:10.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% involving a member of a law enforcement agency 00:01:10.667 --> 00:01:12.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% when that death occurs in the performance 00:01:12.667 --> 00:01:16.133 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% of the law enforcement members official duties. 00:01:16.133 --> 00:01:19.200 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% The charter does not require the county to provide an attorney 00:01:19.200 --> 00:01:22.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% for the deceased person's family at the inquest. 00:01:22.901 --> 00:01:25.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% If adopted, Charter Amendment Number 1 00:01:25.667 --> 00:01:29.400 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% would amend Section 895 of the King County Charter 00:01:29.400 --> 00:01:30.834 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% in two ways. 00:01:30.834 --> 00:01:34.868 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% One, to clarify that an inquest is required when a member 00:01:34.868 --> 00:01:37.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% of a law enforcement agency's action, decision, 00:01:37.901 --> 00:01:40.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% or possible failure to offer appropriate care 00:01:40.901 --> 00:01:43.934 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% might have contributed to an individual's death, 00:01:43.934 --> 00:01:47.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and, two, to provide an attorney at the county's expense 00:01:47.667 --> 00:01:50.067 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% to represent the deceased person's family 00:01:50.067 --> 00:01:51.634 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% in the inquest proceeding. 00:01:51.634 --> 00:01:53.701 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% The family would have the option 00:01:53.701 --> 00:01:54.868 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to accept or decline 00:01:54.868 --> 00:01:57.467 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% representation by that attorney. 00:01:57.901 --> 00:02:06.300 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% ♪♪ 00:02:06.300 --> 00:02:07.300 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% King County 00:02:07.300 --> 00:02:09.467 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Charter Amendment Number 2, 00:02:09.467 --> 00:02:11.200 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Disposition of Real Property 00:02:11.200 --> 00:02:13.534 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% for Affordable Housing. 00:02:13.534 --> 00:02:14.634 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Currently, the charter 00:02:14.634 --> 00:02:15.767 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% does not allow certain 00:02:15.767 --> 00:02:17.067 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% metropolitan functions 00:02:17.067 --> 00:02:19.000 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% of the county to transfer, 00:02:19.000 --> 00:02:20.868 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% lease, or sell real property 00:02:20.868 --> 00:02:22.767 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% for less than fair market value 00:02:22.767 --> 00:02:24.334 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% when the property will be used 00:02:24.334 --> 00:02:26.200 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% for affordable housing. 00:02:26.200 --> 00:02:27.767 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% State law and county code 00:02:27.767 --> 00:02:29.400 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% do allow the county to convey 00:02:29.400 --> 00:02:30.634 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% other county property 00:02:30.634 --> 00:02:32.734 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% for less than fair market value 00:02:32.734 --> 00:02:34.501 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% if the property is to be used 00:02:34.501 --> 00:02:36.467 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% for affordable housing. 00:02:36.467 --> 00:02:37.868 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% If adopted, 00:02:37.868 --> 00:02:39.567 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Charter Amendment Number 2 00:02:39.567 --> 00:02:40.734 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% would allow the county 00:02:40.734 --> 00:02:42.534 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to transfer, lease, or sell 00:02:42.534 --> 00:02:43.834 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% real property for less 00:02:43.834 --> 00:02:45.400 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% than fair market value 00:02:45.400 --> 00:02:47.000 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% when the property will be used 00:02:47.000 --> 00:02:48.934 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% for affordable housing. 00:02:50.601 --> 00:02:52.534 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Hello and greetings, 00:02:52.534 --> 00:02:54.367 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% King County voters. 00:02:54.367 --> 00:02:55.200 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% My name is 00:02:55.200 --> 00:02:56.501 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% Patience Malaba 00:02:56.501 --> 00:02:57.534 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% and I am the director 00:02:57.534 --> 00:02:58.834 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% of Government Relations 00:02:58.834 --> 00:03:00.501 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% and Policy at the 00:03:00.501 --> 00:03:02.701 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Housing Development Consortium 00:03:02.701 --> 00:03:04.734 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90% of Seattle, King County. 00:03:04.734 --> 00:03:06.567 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% In 2019, the county's 00:03:06.567 --> 00:03:07.767 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Regional Affordable Housing 00:03:07.767 --> 00:03:09.834 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Task Force reported 00:03:09.834 --> 00:03:11.534 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% we need an additional 00:03:11.534 --> 00:03:15.934 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% 244,000 housing units by 2040 00:03:15.934 --> 00:03:18.167 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% to meet our region's needs. 00:03:18.167 --> 00:03:20.167 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% The Task Force report 00:03:20.167 --> 00:03:22.167 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% also called for expanding 00:03:22.167 --> 00:03:23.467 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% coordinated efforts 00:03:23.467 --> 00:03:25.734 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% to identify, acquire, 00:03:25.734 --> 00:03:27.334 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% and develop property 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align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% of surplus property. 00:03:48.067 --> 00:03:49.100 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% The state legislature 00:03:49.100 --> 00:03:51.567 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% recently changed state law 00:03:51.567 --> 00:03:53.133 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% so these properties 00:03:53.133 --> 00:03:55.200 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% can be made available 00:03:55.200 --> 00:03:56.167 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% at a lower price 00:03:56.167 --> 00:03:59.100 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% for affordable housing. 00:03:59.100 --> 00:03:59.934 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% Old language in 00:03:59.934 --> 00:04:01.133 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% the county charter 00:04:01.133 --> 00:04:02.767 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% is now inconsistent 00:04:02.767 --> 00:04:04.734 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% with the amended state law 00:04:04.734 --> 00:04:06.300 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and requires sale 00:04:06.300 --> 00:04:08.834 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% at higher prices. 00:04:08.834 --> 00:04:10.200 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% The change proposed 00:04:10.200 --> 00:04:12.067 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% by this amendment 00:04:12.067 --> 00:04:13.868 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% will allow the sale 00:04:13.868 --> 00:04:15.133 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% of surplus property 00:04:15.133 --> 00:04:16.567 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% at a lower price 00:04:16.567 --> 00:04:17.968 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% when it is to be used 00:04:17.968 --> 00:04:20.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% for affordable housing. 00:04:20.434 --> 00:04:22.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% This simple modification 00:04:22.667 --> 00:04:24.067 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% makes the county charter 00:04:24.067 --> 00:04:25.300 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% consistent with 00:04:25.300 --> 00:04:27.667 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% revised state law. 00:04:27.667 --> 00:04:28.567 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Thank you for voting 00:04:28.567 --> 00:04:30.067 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% to amend the county charter 00:04:30.067 --> 00:04:31.234 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and making it easier 00:04:31.234 --> 00:04:33.334 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% to build affordable housing 00:04:33.334 --> 00:04:36.534 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% on surplus county property. 00:04:44.667 --> 00:04:46.100 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Announcer: King County 00:04:46.100 --> 00:04:48.367 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Charter Amendment Number 3, 00:04:48.367 --> 00:04:50.501 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% References to Citizens. 00:04:50.501 --> 00:04:52.100 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Charter Amendment Number 3 00:04:52.100 --> 00:04:53.033 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% would replace 00:04:53.033 --> 00:04:54.234 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% the word "citizen" 00:04:54.234 --> 00:04:55.267 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% in the preamble 00:04:55.267 --> 00:04:57.834 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% and sections 260 and 800 00:04:57.834 --> 00:04:59.467 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% of the charter. 00:04:59.467 --> 00:05:00.634 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% The preamble lists 00:05:00.634 --> 00:05:02.968 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% the purposes for the charter. 00:05:02.968 --> 00:05:04.267 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% If Charter Amendment Number 3 00:05:04.267 --> 00:05:05.701 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% is adopted, 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align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% and change the reference 00:05:23.000 --> 00:05:24.167 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to complaints by 00:05:24.167 --> 00:05:25.701 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% a citizen of the county 00:05:25.701 --> 00:05:28.100 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to a member of the public. 00:05:28.100 --> 00:05:29.901 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Section 800 concerns 00:05:29.901 --> 00:05:32.100 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Charter Review and Amendment. 00:05:32.100 --> 00:05:33.200 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% If adopted, 00:05:33.200 --> 00:05:34.767 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Charter Amendment Number 3 00:05:34.767 --> 00:05:36.033 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% would change the reference 00:05:36.033 --> 00:05:37.167 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% for appointments 00:05:37.167 --> 00:05:38.701 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to the Charter Review Commission 00:05:38.701 --> 00:05:40.968 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% from citizens to residents 00:05:40.968 --> 00:05:43.033 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% and change Citizen Commission 00:05:43.033 --> 00:05:44.968 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to Resident Commission. 00:05:54.033 --> 00:05:54.868 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% King County 00:05:54.868 --> 00:05:56.901 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Charter Amendment Number 4, 00:05:56.901 --> 00:05:58.234 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Office of Law Enforcement 00:05:58.234 --> 00:06:01.000 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Oversight, Subpoena Authority. 00:06:01.000 --> 00:06:02.234 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Currently the county code 00:06:02.234 --> 00:06:03.667 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% authorizes the Office of 00:06:03.667 --> 00:06:05.267 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Law Enforcement Oversight 00:06:05.267 --> 00:06:06.567 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to subpoena witnesses, 00:06:06.567 --> 00:06:08.200 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% documents, and other evidence 00:06:08.200 --> 00:06:09.834 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% related to investigations 00:06:09.834 --> 00:06:11.100 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% and reviews of 00:06:11.100 --> 00:06:13.567 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% county law enforcement officers. 00:06:13.567 --> 00:06:14.601 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% The subpoena power 00:06:14.601 --> 00:06:16.167 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% can be amended or removed 00:06:16.167 --> 00:06:17.834 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% by the county council. 00:06:17.834 --> 00:06:19.033 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% If adopted, 00:06:19.033 --> 00:06:20.667 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Charter Amendment Number 4, 00:06:20.667 --> 00:06:22.200 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% the Office of Law Enforcement 00:06:22.200 --> 00:06:23.834 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Oversight subpoena power 00:06:23.834 --> 00:06:26.033 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% would be added to the charter. 00:06:26.033 --> 00:06:27.601 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Changes to the subpoena power 00:06:27.601 --> 00:06:28.601 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% could only be made 00:06:28.601 --> 00:06:31.200 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% by a majority of county voters. 00:06:31.200 --> 00:06:32.601 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% The amendment would also give 00:06:32.601 --> 00:06:34.033 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% any subpoenaed witness 00:06:34.033 --> 00:06:35.434 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% the right to be represented 00:06:35.434 --> 00:06:36.901 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% by an attorney. 00:06:45.000 --> 00:06:45.968 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% King County 00:06:45.968 --> 00:06:48.000 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Charter Amendment Number 5, 00:06:48.000 --> 00:06:49.701 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Making the King County Sheriff 00:06:49.701 --> 00:06:51.534 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% an Appointed Position. 00:06:51.534 --> 00:06:54.000 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% In 1996, county voters 00:06:54.000 --> 00:06:55.033 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% amended the charter 00:06:55.033 --> 00:06:56.467 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to make the King County sheriff 00:06:56.467 --> 00:06:58.133 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% an elected position. 00:06:58.133 --> 00:06:59.434 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% The sheriff is responsible 00:06:59.434 --> 00:07:00.634 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% for bargaining 00:07:00.634 --> 00:07:02.067 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% with represented employees 00:07:02.067 --> 00:07:03.133 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% and the county Department 00:07:03.133 --> 00:07:04.901 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% of Public Safety on all matters, 00:07:04.901 --> 00:07:05.901 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% except for 00:07:05.901 --> 00:07:07.567 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% compensation and benefits, 00:07:07.567 --> 00:07:08.601 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% which are negotiated 00:07:08.601 --> 00:07:10.767 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% by the county executive. 00:07:10.767 --> 00:07:11.934 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% If adopted, 00:07:11.934 --> 00:07:13.934 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Charter Amendment Number 5 would 00:07:13.934 --> 00:07:15.334 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% return the Office of Sheriff 00:07:15.334 --> 00:07:17.300 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to an appointed position. 00:07:17.300 --> 00:07:18.400 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% The county executive 00:07:18.400 --> 00:07:19.400 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% would appoint, 00:07:19.400 --> 00:07:20.767 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% and the county council 00:07:20.767 --> 00:07:22.901 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% would confirm the sheriff. 00:07:22.901 --> 00:07:24.267 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% The executive and the council 00:07:24.267 --> 00:07:25.667 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% would be required to consider 00:07:25.667 --> 00:07:26.868 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% stakeholder input 00:07:26.868 --> 00:07:27.868 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% during the selection, 00:07:27.868 --> 00:07:28.868 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% appointment, 00:07:28.868 --> 00:07:30.801 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% and confirmation process, 00:07:30.801 --> 00:07:32.834 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and all bargaining responsibilities 00:07:32.834 --> 00:07:33.734 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% would be placed 00:07:33.734 --> 00:07:35.467 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% with the county executive. 00:07:37.234 --> 00:07:38.400 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Hello. 00:07:38.400 --> 00:07:41.267 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% I'm Pastor Anja Helmon, 00:07:41.267 --> 00:07:42.767 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% And I'm frustrated. 00:07:42.767 --> 00:07:44.501 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% George Floyd's death 00:07:44.501 --> 00:07:45.968 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% made obvious the need 00:07:45.968 --> 00:07:48.267 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% for real police reform. 00:07:48.267 --> 00:07:49.868 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Not just in Minnesota, 00:07:49.868 --> 00:07:51.534 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% or halfway around the country, 00:07:51.534 --> 00:07:54.200 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% but here, in King County. 00:07:54.200 --> 00:07:57.067 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% But how do we enact real reform when 00:07:57.067 --> 00:07:58.334 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% our Sheriff's Office 00:07:58.334 --> 00:07:59.367 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% is beholden 00:07:59.367 --> 00:08:01.033 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% to special interest groups 00:08:01.033 --> 00:08:03.300 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% like the Police Guild? 00:08:03.300 --> 00:08:04.901 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Reform is nearly impossible 00:08:04.901 --> 00:08:06.267 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% when the sheriff is controlled 00:08:06.267 --> 00:08:08.200 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% by electoral maneuvering 00:08:08.200 --> 00:08:09.534 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% dominated by 00:08:09.534 --> 00:08:11.467 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% special interest groups. 00:08:11.467 --> 00:08:13.067 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% A vote in favor of 00:08:13.067 --> 00:08:15.734 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% King County Charter Amendment Number 5 00:08:15.734 --> 00:08:17.400 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% would allow our sheriff 00:08:17.400 --> 00:08:20.834 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% to once again not be a politician, 00:08:20.834 --> 00:08:22.000 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% not be influenced 00:08:22.000 --> 00:08:23.767 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% by special interests. 00:08:23.767 --> 00:08:24.934 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% That's why 00:08:24.934 --> 00:08:27.234 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% the Charter Review Commission, 00:08:27.234 --> 00:08:28.567 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% a volunteer panel 00:08:28.567 --> 00:08:30.501 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% of civic leaders representing 00:08:30.501 --> 00:08:32.334 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% many different viewpoints, 00:08:32.334 --> 00:08:34.634 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% overwhelmingly recommends 00:08:34.634 --> 00:08:35.767 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% returning to 00:08:35.767 --> 00:08:37.968 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% an appointed sheriff. 00:08:37.968 --> 00:08:39.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% An appointed sheriff 00:08:39.434 --> 00:08:41.701 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% would be hired and approved 00:08:41.701 --> 00:08:43.434 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% by the county council, 00:08:43.434 --> 00:08:44.367 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% based off of 00:08:44.367 --> 00:08:47.133 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% professional qualifications. 00:08:47.133 --> 00:08:48.868 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% History shows 00:08:48.868 --> 00:08:50.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% an appointment process 00:08:50.434 --> 00:08:51.701 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% leads to better 00:08:51.701 --> 00:08:53.901 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% qualified sheriffs. 00:08:53.901 --> 00:08:56.033 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Bellevue, Renton, and Kent, 00:08:56.033 --> 00:08:56.901 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% among others, 00:08:56.901 --> 00:08:58.801 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% hire from a nationwide 00:08:58.801 --> 00:09:00.501 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% pool of candidates. 00:09:00.501 --> 00:09:03.267 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% This is a proven system 00:09:03.267 --> 00:09:04.968 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% that has brought accountability 00:09:04.968 --> 00:09:06.734 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% to cities in our county 00:09:06.734 --> 00:09:09.067 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% for decades. 00:09:09.067 --> 00:09:10.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% An elected sheriff 00:09:10.901 --> 00:09:12.934 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% limits the candidate pool 00:09:12.934 --> 00:09:14.634 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% to local deputies 00:09:14.634 --> 00:09:15.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% seeking to launch 00:09:15.901 --> 00:09:18.801 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% their political careers. 00:09:18.801 --> 00:09:20.701 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% I am convinced 00:09:20.701 --> 00:09:23.467 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% now is the time for change. 00:09:23.467 --> 00:09:26.334 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% This is our chance for reform. 00:09:26.334 --> 00:09:28.701 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Vote Yes on King County 00:09:28.701 --> 00:09:30.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Charter Amendment 5. 00:09:30.434 --> 00:09:31.434 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% We deserve 00:09:31.434 --> 00:09:32.434 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% a professional, 00:09:32.434 --> 00:09:34.234 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% transparent, accountable 00:09:34.234 --> 00:09:36.234 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% sheriff's department. 00:09:36.234 --> 00:09:38.167 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Vote yes. 00:09:39.767 --> 00:09:41.200 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% I'm Captain Stan Seo, 00:09:41.200 --> 00:09:42.634 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% asking you to vote no 00:09:42.634 --> 00:09:44.434 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% on Charter Amendment 5. 00:09:44.434 --> 00:09:45.968 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% This amendment would take away 00:09:45.968 --> 00:09:48.000 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% your right to elect the sheriff. 00:09:48.000 --> 00:09:49.200 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% If this passes, 00:09:49.200 --> 00:09:50.501 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% it would be very dangerous 00:09:50.501 --> 00:09:51.434 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% for the public 00:09:51.434 --> 00:09:52.567 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% because it would give 00:09:52.567 --> 00:09:54.667 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% the politically-motivated county council 00:09:54.667 --> 00:09:55.934 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% total authority 00:09:55.934 --> 00:09:57.367 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% over the Sheriff's Office. 00:09:57.367 --> 00:09:58.200 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% There is not 00:09:58.200 --> 00:10:00.133 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% a single appointed sheriff 00:10:00.133 --> 00:10:01.400 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% in this state. 00:10:01.400 --> 00:10:02.868 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Every single county 00:10:02.868 --> 00:10:03.934 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% in the state of Washington 00:10:03.934 --> 00:10:05.901 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% elects its own sheriff. 00:10:05.901 --> 00:10:07.000 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Charter Amendment 5 00:10:07.000 --> 00:10:07.968 align:middle line:80% position:72% size:90% would take away 00:10:07.968 --> 00:10:09.200 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% our right to vote 00:10:09.200 --> 00:10:10.501 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and give politicians 00:10:10.501 --> 00:10:12.100 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% the power to handpick a sheriff 00:10:12.100 --> 00:10:13.000 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% who will do 00:10:13.000 --> 00:10:14.634 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% what the council wants. 00:10:14.634 --> 00:10:16.767 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% An elected, nonpartisan sheriff 00:10:16.767 --> 00:10:17.934 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% protects our system 00:10:17.934 --> 00:10:19.601 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% of checks and balances 00:10:19.601 --> 00:10:21.033 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% by acting as a counterweight 00:10:21.033 --> 00:10:23.667 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% to the county executive and council. 00:10:23.667 --> 00:10:25.033 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Currently, the executive 00:10:25.033 --> 00:10:26.033 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% and county council 00:10:26.033 --> 00:10:28.234 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% have the important and powerful 00:10:28.234 --> 00:10:29.501 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% budget oversight 00:10:29.501 --> 00:10:31.000 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% of the sheriff's office. 00:10:31.000 --> 00:10:32.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% If the Executive and Council 00:10:32.901 --> 00:10:34.133 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% are given the authority 00:10:34.133 --> 00:10:36.234 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% to appoint a Sheriff as well, 00:10:36.234 --> 00:10:37.234 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% the office would be 00:10:37.234 --> 00:10:38.133 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% totally controlled 00:10:38.133 --> 00:10:39.234 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% by politicians 00:10:39.234 --> 00:10:40.300 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% with no background 00:10:40.300 --> 00:10:41.334 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% or expertise 00:10:41.334 --> 00:10:42.701 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% in law enforcement. 00:10:42.701 --> 00:10:44.167 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% The Sheriff's Office serves 00:10:44.167 --> 00:10:46.400 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% over 2.1 million residents 00:10:46.400 --> 00:10:47.901 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% of King County 00:10:47.901 --> 00:10:48.801 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% and even more 00:10:48.801 --> 00:10:50.434 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% beyond the county borders 00:10:50.434 --> 00:10:52.367 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% with search and rescue missions. 00:10:52.367 --> 00:10:54.167 align:middle line:73% position:78% size:90% There is no justification for 00:10:54.167 --> 00:10:56.567 align:middle line:80% position:69% size:90% nine politically-motivated politicians 00:10:56.567 --> 00:10:57.734 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% taking away the rights 00:10:57.734 --> 00:10:59.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% of over 2 million residents 00:10:59.667 --> 00:11:01.434 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% to elect their sheriff. 00:11:01.434 --> 00:11:03.133 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Currently, if an elected 00:11:03.133 --> 00:11:04.334 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% nonpartisan sheriff 00:11:04.334 --> 00:11:05.534 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% fails to serve 00:11:05.534 --> 00:11:06.801 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% the community's interests, 00:11:06.801 --> 00:11:07.934 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% voters can remove 00:11:07.934 --> 00:11:09.634 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% that sheriff from office 00:11:09.634 --> 00:11:11.067 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% through the democratic process 00:11:11.067 --> 00:11:12.067 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% of voting. 00:11:12.067 --> 00:11:12.901 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% There is no 00:11:12.901 --> 00:11:14.167 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% greater accountability 00:11:14.167 --> 00:11:15.300 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% than the sheriff 00:11:15.300 --> 00:11:16.200 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% to be elected by 00:11:16.200 --> 00:11:17.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% the people they serve. 00:11:17.667 --> 00:11:19.033 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% An appointed sheriff 00:11:19.033 --> 00:11:20.801 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% would answer to politicians, 00:11:20.801 --> 00:11:21.901 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% not the people. 00:11:21.901 --> 00:11:23.400 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I urge you to vote no 00:11:23.400 --> 00:11:25.000 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% on Charter Amendment 5. 00:11:26.834 --> 00:11:27.634 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Announcer: King County 00:11:27.634 --> 00:11:29.400 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Charter Amendment Number 6, 00:11:29.400 --> 00:11:30.467 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Structure and Duties 00:11:30.467 --> 00:11:31.434 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% of the Department 00:11:31.434 --> 00:11:33.300 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% of Public Safety. 00:11:33.300 --> 00:11:35.000 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% In 1996, 00:11:35.000 --> 00:11:36.367 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% the voters of King County 00:11:36.367 --> 00:11:37.868 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% amended the charter to remove 00:11:37.868 --> 00:11:39.400 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% the county council's authority 00:11:39.400 --> 00:11:40.534 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to abolish 00:11:40.534 --> 00:11:42.467 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% the Department of Public Safety, 00:11:42.467 --> 00:11:43.467 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% combine the department 00:11:43.467 --> 00:11:44.834 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% with other offices, 00:11:44.834 --> 00:11:45.834 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% and decrease 00:11:45.834 --> 00:11:47.901 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% the department's duties. 00:11:47.901 --> 00:11:49.300 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Under the current charter, 00:11:49.300 --> 00:11:50.267 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% the elected sheriff 00:11:50.267 --> 00:11:52.033 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% is responsible for bargaining 00:11:52.033 --> 00:11:53.767 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% with represented employees in 00:11:53.767 --> 00:11:55.534 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% the Department of Public Safety 00:11:55.534 --> 00:11:57.234 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% on all matters except for 00:11:57.234 --> 00:11:59.367 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% compensation and benefits, 00:11:59.367 --> 00:12:00.434 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% which are negotiated 00:12:00.434 --> 00:12:02.701 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% by the county executive. 00:12:02.701 --> 00:12:04.100 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% If Charter Amendment Number 6 00:12:04.100 --> 00:12:05.367 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% is adopted, 00:12:05.367 --> 00:12:06.534 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% the sheriff's duties 00:12:06.534 --> 00:12:08.400 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% would be specified by ordinance 00:12:08.400 --> 00:12:09.400 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% and adopted 00:12:09.400 --> 00:12:11.234 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% by the county council. 00:12:11.234 --> 00:12:12.434 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% The amendment would also 00:12:12.434 --> 00:12:13.801 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% return to the council 00:12:13.801 --> 00:12:14.934 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% the authority to combine 00:12:14.934 --> 00:12:16.734 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% the Department of Public Safety 00:12:16.734 --> 00:12:18.400 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% with other county departments 00:12:18.400 --> 00:12:19.667 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% or offices, 00:12:19.667 --> 00:12:21.300 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% and the authority to decrease 00:12:21.300 --> 00:12:23.567 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% the department's duties. 00:12:23.567 --> 00:12:25.067 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% The Department of Public Safety 00:12:25.067 --> 00:12:26.434 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% could not be abolished under 00:12:26.434 --> 00:12:28.868 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Charter Amendment Number 6. 00:12:28.868 --> 00:12:29.834 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% In addition, 00:12:29.834 --> 00:12:31.634 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% all bargaining responsibilities 00:12:31.634 --> 00:12:32.534 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% would be placed 00:12:32.534 --> 00:12:34.434 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% with the county executive. 00:12:43.734 --> 00:12:45.434 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Hi, I'm Captain Stan Seo 00:12:45.434 --> 00:12:47.000 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% asking you to vote no 00:12:47.000 --> 00:12:47.801 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% on King County 00:12:47.801 --> 00:12:49.133 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Charter Amendment 6. 00:12:49.133 --> 00:12:50.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% As a longtime resident and voter, 00:12:50.901 --> 00:12:52.000 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Amendment 6 gives 00:12:52.000 --> 00:12:52.968 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% a few politicians 00:12:52.968 --> 00:12:53.868 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% the power to 00:12:53.868 --> 00:12:54.834 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% fundamentally change 00:12:54.834 --> 00:12:55.834 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% our non-partisan 00:12:55.834 --> 00:12:57.367 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% sheriff's office and allows 00:12:57.367 --> 00:12:59.367 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% a politically-motivated county council 00:12:59.367 --> 00:13:01.601 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% to defund or dismantle the office. 00:13:01.601 --> 00:13:02.567 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% The King County 00:13:02.567 --> 00:13:03.434 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Sheriff's Office 00:13:03.434 --> 00:13:04.467 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% serves cities, 00:13:04.467 --> 00:13:05.968 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% rural and unincorporated areas, 00:13:05.968 --> 00:13:07.667 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% and protects public transit. 00:13:07.667 --> 00:13:09.300 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% They lead the region's response 00:13:09.300 --> 00:13:10.834 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% to human trafficking, 00:13:10.834 --> 00:13:12.234 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% help homeless citizens 00:13:12.234 --> 00:13:13.667 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% get much-needed assistance, 00:13:13.667 --> 00:13:15.467 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% and find and rescue 00:13:15.467 --> 00:13:16.501 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% missing persons. 00:13:16.501 --> 00:13:18.601 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% We also respond to 911 calls, 00:13:18.601 --> 00:13:19.868 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% and serve protection orders 00:13:19.868 --> 00:13:21.634 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% in domestic violence cases. 00:13:21.634 --> 00:13:23.501 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% These are the essential services 00:13:23.501 --> 00:13:24.601 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% that people need, 00:13:24.601 --> 00:13:26.367 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% yet would be hurt the most 00:13:26.367 --> 00:13:27.667 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% as a result of defunding 00:13:27.667 --> 00:13:28.968 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% the sheriff's office. 00:13:28.968 --> 00:13:30.334 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Our sheriff and deputies 00:13:30.334 --> 00:13:31.601 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% often help people 00:13:31.601 --> 00:13:33.067 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% in the worst day of their lives. 00:13:33.067 --> 00:13:34.300 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% They need increased 00:13:34.300 --> 00:13:35.334 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% support and funding, 00:13:35.334 --> 00:13:36.767 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% not less. 00:13:36.767 --> 00:13:39.033 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% To fight systemic inequities, 00:13:39.033 --> 00:13:40.100 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% they prioritize 00:13:40.100 --> 00:13:41.400 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% de-escalation training, 00:13:41.400 --> 00:13:43.133 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% and every officer takes mandatory 00:13:43.133 --> 00:13:44.667 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% implicit bias training. 00:13:44.667 --> 00:13:45.567 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% For transparency 00:13:45.567 --> 00:13:46.801 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% and accountability, 00:13:46.801 --> 00:13:48.801 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% all internal investigation reports 00:13:48.801 --> 00:13:50.200 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% on "use of force" incidents 00:13:50.200 --> 00:13:51.767 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% are published online. 00:13:51.767 --> 00:13:53.200 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Amendment 6 puts 00:13:53.200 --> 00:13:54.634 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% these first-in-the-nation reforms 00:13:54.634 --> 00:13:55.701 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% at risk 00:13:55.701 --> 00:13:56.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% by giving politicians 00:13:56.901 --> 00:13:58.801 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% the power to defund them. 00:13:58.801 --> 00:14:00.767 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% This effort to defund or dismantle 00:14:00.767 --> 00:14:02.167 align:middle line:73% position:75% size:90% the King County Sheriff's Office 00:14:02.167 --> 00:14:03.534 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% is an overreaction 00:14:03.534 --> 00:14:04.968 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% to real concerns people have 00:14:04.968 --> 00:14:06.667 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% about the role of law enforcement 00:14:06.667 --> 00:14:08.033 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% in our community. 00:14:08.033 --> 00:14:09.501 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Putting public safety at risk 00:14:09.501 --> 00:14:10.667 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% is unacceptable 00:14:10.667 --> 00:14:11.501 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and exactly what 00:14:11.501 --> 00:14:12.267 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% this charter amendment 00:14:12.267 --> 00:14:13.334 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% will lead to. 00:14:13.334 --> 00:14:14.200 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% Ask yourself, 00:14:14.200 --> 00:14:15.434 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% Would my family 00:14:15.434 --> 00:14:17.133 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% and neighborhood be safer 00:14:17.133 --> 00:14:18.367 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% if we give this power 00:14:18.367 --> 00:14:20.467 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% to politically-motivated politicians? 00:14:20.467 --> 00:14:21.634 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% I know the answer, 00:14:21.634 --> 00:14:23.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and I am voting No. 00:14:23.434 --> 00:14:26.367 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% You cannot improve public safety 00:14:26.367 --> 00:14:27.334 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% by defunding it. 00:14:27.334 --> 00:14:28.734 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I urge you to vote no 00:14:28.734 --> 00:14:30.434 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% on Charter Amendment 6. 00:14:32.234 --> 00:14:33.367 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Announcer: King County Charter 00:14:33.367 --> 00:14:34.934 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Amendment Number 7, 00:14:34.934 --> 00:14:36.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Prohibiting Discrimination 00:14:36.567 --> 00:14:38.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% on the Basis of Family 00:14:38.033 --> 00:14:39.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Caregiver, Military, 00:14:39.968 --> 00:14:41.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% or Veteran Status. 00:14:41.734 --> 00:14:43.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Currently, the charter prohibits 00:14:43.300 --> 00:14:45.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% discrimination in employment 00:14:45.067 --> 00:14:46.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and contracting with 00:14:46.434 --> 00:14:48.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% nongovernmental organizations 00:14:48.267 --> 00:14:50.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% based on sex, race, color, 00:14:50.634 --> 00:14:52.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% national origin, 00:14:52.033 --> 00:14:53.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% religious affiliation, 00:14:53.801 --> 00:14:56.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% disability, sexual orientation, 00:14:56.167 --> 00:14:58.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% gender identity or expression, 00:14:58.234 --> 00:14:59.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and age, 00:14:59.234 --> 00:15:01.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% except by minimum age 00:15:01.033 --> 00:15:03.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and retirement provisions. 00:15:03.501 --> 00:15:04.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% If adopted, 00:15:04.434 --> 00:15:06.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Charter Amendment Number 7 00:15:06.267 --> 00:15:07.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% would also prohibit 00:15:07.634 --> 00:15:09.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% discrimination based on 00:15:09.234 --> 00:15:10.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% one, status 00:15:10.300 --> 00:15:12.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% as a family caregiver, 00:15:12.133 --> 00:15:15.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% two, military status, 00:15:15.100 --> 00:15:17.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and, three, status as a veteran 00:15:17.334 --> 00:15:19.367 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% who was honorably discharged 00:15:19.367 --> 00:15:20.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% or who was discharged 00:15:20.701 --> 00:15:21.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% solely as a result 00:15:21.868 --> 00:15:22.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% of the person's 00:15:22.968 --> 00:15:24.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% sexual orientation 00:15:24.267 --> 00:15:25.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% or gender identity 00:15:25.501 --> 00:15:26.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% or expression. 00:15:28.033 --> 00:15:29.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Hi, my name is Ed 00:15:29.667 --> 00:15:30.400 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% and I'm a caregiver 00:15:30.400 --> 00:15:31.167 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% in King County, 00:15:31.167 --> 00:15:32.100 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% speaking in support 00:15:32.100 --> 00:15:33.734 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% of Charter Amendment 7, 00:15:33.734 --> 00:15:34.767 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% requesting that 00:15:34.767 --> 00:15:35.801 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% the King County Charter 00:15:35.801 --> 00:15:37.434 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% be amended to prohibit the county 00:15:37.434 --> 00:15:38.567 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% from discriminating against 00:15:38.567 --> 00:15:40.133 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% certain vulnerable groups 00:15:40.133 --> 00:15:41.133 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% in county hiring 00:15:41.133 --> 00:15:42.934 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% and contracting. 00:15:42.934 --> 00:15:44.133 align:middle line:73% position:78% size:90% These groups include workers 00:15:44.133 --> 00:15:46.601 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% with family caregiving responsibilities, 00:15:46.601 --> 00:15:48.567 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% honorably discharged veterans 00:15:48.567 --> 00:15:50.133 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% and those who face discrimination 00:15:50.133 --> 00:15:52.133 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% based on their LGBTQ status. 00:15:52.133 --> 00:15:53.300 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% We are 00:15:53.300 --> 00:15:54.968 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% disproportionately black, 00:15:54.968 --> 00:15:55.968 align:middle line:93% position:78% size:90% indigenous, 00:15:55.968 --> 00:15:56.934 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% people of color, 00:15:56.934 --> 00:15:57.901 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% and immigrants. 00:15:57.901 --> 00:15:59.934 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% We are all your neighbors, 00:15:59.934 --> 00:16:01.000 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% many of us struggling 00:16:01.000 --> 00:16:02.234 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% with the challenges of caring 00:16:02.234 --> 00:16:03.767 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% for an elderly relative 00:16:03.767 --> 00:16:06.133 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% or a child with special needs. 00:16:06.133 --> 00:16:08.501 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% All of us are facing the limitations 00:16:08.501 --> 00:16:09.400 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% brought on by 00:16:09.400 --> 00:16:11.801 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% the COVID-19 pandemic. 00:16:11.801 --> 00:16:13.200 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% We are the financial backbone 00:16:13.200 --> 00:16:14.634 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% of working families, 00:16:14.634 --> 00:16:15.501 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% and historically, 00:16:15.501 --> 00:16:16.567 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% we've borne the brunt 00:16:16.567 --> 00:16:19.167 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% of wage discrimination and job loss. 00:16:19.167 --> 00:16:20.334 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% We urge a yes vote 00:16:20.334 --> 00:16:21.400 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% on this needed change 00:16:21.400 --> 00:16:22.834 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% to the county charter. 00:16:22.834 --> 00:16:23.801 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% The time is now 00:16:23.801 --> 00:16:25.100 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% to outlaw discrimination 00:16:25.100 --> 00:16:26.367 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% against working families 00:16:26.367 --> 00:16:28.200 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and veterans in King County. 00:16:37.067 --> 00:16:38.601 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Announcer: All voters in King County 00:16:38.601 --> 00:16:41.834 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% can vote on the King County Charter Amendments. 00:16:41.834 --> 00:16:43.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Next, King County 00:16:43.667 --> 00:16:45.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Proposition Number 1, 00:16:45.601 --> 00:16:47.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Harborview Medical Center Health 00:16:47.167 --> 00:16:49.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and Safety Improvement Bonds. 00:16:49.667 --> 00:16:51.767 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% If approved by the voters. 00:16:51.767 --> 00:16:53.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% King County Proposition 1 00:16:53.634 --> 00:16:55.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% would authorize the county 00:16:55.100 --> 00:16:59.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to issue up to $1,740,000,000 00:16:59.000 --> 00:17:00.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% of general obligation bonds 00:17:00.901 --> 00:17:02.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to provide funds 00:17:02.033 --> 00:17:03.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% for public health, safety, 00:17:03.701 --> 00:17:05.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and seismic improvements 00:17:05.267 --> 00:17:06.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to Harborview Medical Center 00:17:06.801 --> 00:17:08.534 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% facilities. 00:17:08.534 --> 00:17:09.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% The bonds would last 00:17:09.868 --> 00:17:11.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% no longer than 20 years 00:17:11.334 --> 00:17:12.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and would be paid for 00:17:12.734 --> 00:17:14.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% through annual property taxes 00:17:14.601 --> 00:17:15.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% unless paid 00:17:15.567 --> 00:17:17.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% from other sources. 00:17:17.033 --> 00:17:18.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% The annual property taxes 00:17:18.467 --> 00:17:19.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% per household 00:17:19.334 --> 00:17:21.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% necessary to repay the bonds 00:17:21.234 --> 00:17:22.367 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% will depend upon 00:17:22.367 --> 00:17:23.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% interest rates, 00:17:23.434 --> 00:17:24.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% the timing of the issues, 00:17:24.834 --> 00:17:26.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and amount of the bonds issued, 00:17:26.901 --> 00:17:28.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and changes 00:17:28.000 --> 00:17:29.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% in property values. 00:17:29.634 --> 00:17:30.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% In addition 00:17:30.334 --> 00:17:31.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to seismic improvements, 00:17:31.634 --> 00:17:32.534 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% renovation, 00:17:32.534 --> 00:17:34.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and new construction, 00:17:34.033 --> 00:17:35.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% the bonds would cover 00:17:35.234 --> 00:17:36.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% increased capacity 00:17:36.267 --> 00:17:38.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% for substance abuse disorder 00:17:38.167 --> 00:17:40.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and mental health treatment. 00:17:40.033 --> 00:17:41.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% All voters in King County 00:17:41.467 --> 00:17:42.767 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% can vote on King County 00:17:42.767 --> 00:17:46.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Proposition Number 1. 00:17:46.167 --> 00:17:48.033 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Just about all of us in King County 00:17:48.033 --> 00:17:49.033 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% have had a family member, 00:17:49.033 --> 00:17:50.567 align:middle line:80% position:78% size:90% friend, or their own life 00:17:50.567 --> 00:17:52.334 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% touched by caregivers like me 00:17:52.334 --> 00:17:54.300 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% at Harborview Medical Center. 00:17:54.300 --> 00:17:56.033 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Operated by UW Medicine, 00:17:56.033 --> 00:17:57.400 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Harborview is the state's only 00:17:57.400 --> 00:17:59.300 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Level 1 adult and pediatric 00:17:59.300 --> 00:18:00.901 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% trauma and burn center. 00:18:00.901 --> 00:18:02.133 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% This bond improves safety 00:18:02.133 --> 00:18:03.334 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% for patients 00:18:03.334 --> 00:18:04.734 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% and for caregivers like me. 00:18:04.734 --> 00:18:05.667 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% It expands 00:18:05.667 --> 00:18:06.868 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% behavioral health programs. 00:18:06.868 --> 00:18:07.868 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% It reflects 00:18:07.868 --> 00:18:08.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Harborview's commitment 00:18:08.901 --> 00:18:09.868 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to provide care 00:18:09.868 --> 00:18:11.400 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% for vulnerable populations. 00:18:11.400 --> 00:18:13.033 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% And it funds critical 00:18:13.033 --> 00:18:14.634 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% seismic upgrades. 00:18:14.634 --> 00:18:15.801 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Harborview is at the center 00:18:15.801 --> 00:18:17.167 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% of medical crises, 00:18:17.167 --> 00:18:18.567 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% whether a global pandemic, 00:18:18.567 --> 00:18:20.167 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% mass casualty event, 00:18:20.167 --> 00:18:21.801 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% or natural disaster. 00:18:21.801 --> 00:18:23.968 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% increasing flexible bed capacity, 00:18:23.968 --> 00:18:25.767 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% modernizing infection control, 00:18:25.767 --> 00:18:27.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% expanding emergency services, 00:18:27.434 --> 00:18:28.400 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% and stabilizing 00:18:28.400 --> 00:18:31.000 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% existing buildings are essential. 00:18:31.000 --> 00:18:32.601 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% The bond expands psychiatric 00:18:32.601 --> 00:18:34.167 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% and behavioral health services 00:18:34.167 --> 00:18:35.367 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% in a new facility, 00:18:35.367 --> 00:18:37.033 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% including respite beds for 00:18:37.033 --> 00:18:38.734 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% substance dependence recovery -- 00:18:38.734 --> 00:18:39.667 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% a lower cost, 00:18:39.667 --> 00:18:40.868 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% effective alternative 00:18:40.868 --> 00:18:42.300 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% to emergency care. 00:18:42.300 --> 00:18:43.100 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% These investments 00:18:43.100 --> 00:18:44.200 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% will not only serve 00:18:44.200 --> 00:18:45.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% already vulnerable populations, 00:18:45.901 --> 00:18:47.534 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% but also help all individuals 00:18:47.534 --> 00:18:48.501 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% receive treatment 00:18:48.501 --> 00:18:50.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% to prevent a crisis. 00:18:50.434 --> 00:18:51.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% This bond will create 00:18:51.434 --> 00:18:54.067 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% over 7,700 family wage jobs 00:18:54.067 --> 00:18:55.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and is broadly supported, 00:18:55.434 --> 00:18:56.300 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% including by 00:18:56.300 --> 00:18:59.133 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, 00:18:59.133 --> 00:19:00.968 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% care providers and nurses, 00:19:00.968 --> 00:19:03.467 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% the MLK County Labor Council, 00:19:03.467 --> 00:19:04.901 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90% Building and Construction Trades, 00:19:04.901 --> 00:19:07.100 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% King County Executive Constantine, 00:19:07.100 --> 00:19:09.367 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% and all nine County Councilmembers, 00:19:09.367 --> 00:19:11.734 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Democrats, businesses, and more. 00:19:21.534 --> 00:19:22.901 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Announcer: Coming up next, 00:19:22.901 --> 00:19:26.133 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% candidates for King County superior court, 00:19:27.200 --> 00:19:29.501 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% King County Superior Court. 00:19:29.501 --> 00:19:32.567 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% King County Superior Court judges resolve cases 00:19:32.567 --> 00:19:35.334 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% filed in King County Superior Court. 00:19:35.334 --> 00:19:36.534 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% It is the largest 00:19:36.534 --> 00:19:40.133 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% of 29 superior court districts in Washington. 00:19:40.133 --> 00:19:42.767 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% The court handles felony criminal cases, 00:19:42.767 --> 00:19:46.334 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% civil cases involving more than $300, 00:19:46.334 --> 00:19:47.968 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% family law cases, 00:19:47.968 --> 00:19:50.601 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% probate and guardianship cases, 00:19:50.601 --> 00:19:53.634 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% juvenile offender and dependency cases, 00:19:53.634 --> 00:19:57.734 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% mental illness and involuntary commitment cases. 00:19:57.734 --> 00:20:01.400 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Superior court judges are elected to four-year terms. 00:20:01.400 --> 00:20:11.100 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% ♪♪ 00:20:11.100 --> 00:20:12.868 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% I am Hillary Madsen. 00:20:12.868 --> 00:20:13.801 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% I'm running for 00:20:13.801 --> 00:20:15.133 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% King County Superior Court, 00:20:15.133 --> 00:20:16.968 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Position 13. 00:20:16.968 --> 00:20:18.334 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% I'm an experienced lawyer 00:20:18.334 --> 00:20:19.934 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% trained as a pro tem judge, 00:20:19.934 --> 00:20:22.200 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% a working mom of three children, 00:20:22.200 --> 00:20:23.601 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and a former union member. 00:20:23.601 --> 00:20:25.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I will combine common sense 00:20:25.667 --> 00:20:27.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and broad legal experience 00:20:27.434 --> 00:20:28.667 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% in my judgements 00:20:28.667 --> 00:20:31.133 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% to ensure a fair legal system 00:20:31.133 --> 00:20:32.367 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% for everyone. 00:20:32.367 --> 00:20:34.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I have broad legal experience. 00:20:34.434 --> 00:20:35.901 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% I've represented diverse clients, 00:20:35.901 --> 00:20:37.767 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% including foster children, 00:20:37.767 --> 00:20:38.801 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% immigrants, 00:20:38.801 --> 00:20:40.334 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% people who are incarcerated, 00:20:40.334 --> 00:20:42.801 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% crime victims, and businesses. 00:20:42.801 --> 00:20:44.667 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% I have taught classes to lawyers 00:20:44.667 --> 00:20:45.701 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% and authored 00:20:45.701 --> 00:20:47.934 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% educational materials for judges. 00:20:47.934 --> 00:20:49.300 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I have worked in big firms, 00:20:49.300 --> 00:20:51.100 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% small firms, government, 00:20:51.100 --> 00:20:52.267 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% and nonprofit. 00:20:52.267 --> 00:20:53.534 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I have represented clients 00:20:53.534 --> 00:20:55.601 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% in trials, appeals, 00:20:55.601 --> 00:20:57.734 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and the state legislature. 00:20:57.734 --> 00:20:59.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I am committed to community. 00:20:59.901 --> 00:21:01.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I have fought to strengthen 00:21:01.667 --> 00:21:03.868 align:middle line:80% position:69% size:90% our juvenile record-sealing laws, 00:21:03.868 --> 00:21:05.100 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% to challenge the use 00:21:05.100 --> 00:21:06.334 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% of solitary confinement 00:21:06.334 --> 00:21:07.667 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% against kids, 00:21:07.667 --> 00:21:09.234 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and to investigate abuse 00:21:09.234 --> 00:21:11.400 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% against immigrants in detention. 00:21:11.400 --> 00:21:12.701 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Working with judges, 00:21:12.701 --> 00:21:15.033 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% public defenders, prosecutors, 00:21:15.033 --> 00:21:17.033 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% child and immigrant rights advocates, 00:21:17.033 --> 00:21:18.033 align:middle line:93% position:78% size:90% I will bring 00:21:18.033 --> 00:21:19.534 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% a big-picture view 00:21:19.534 --> 00:21:21.300 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% to solve complex problems 00:21:21.300 --> 00:21:23.234 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% facing our legal system. 00:21:23.234 --> 00:21:24.801 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% I believe everyone 00:21:24.801 --> 00:21:26.434 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% deserves justice. 00:21:26.434 --> 00:21:28.067 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% I've been honored with endorsements 00:21:28.067 --> 00:21:30.300 align:middle line:80% position:72% size:90% by former Governor Christine Gregoire, 00:21:30.300 --> 00:21:32.367 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib, 00:21:32.367 --> 00:21:35.200 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% County Executive Dow Constantine, 00:21:35.200 --> 00:21:36.334 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Washington Supreme Court 00:21:36.334 --> 00:21:38.000 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Chief Justice Debra Stephens, 00:21:38.000 --> 00:21:38.834 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% and the incumbent 00:21:38.834 --> 00:21:40.834 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Judge Theresa Doyle. 00:21:40.834 --> 00:21:42.133 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% I am highly rated 00:21:42.133 --> 00:21:44.601 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% by lawyer associations. 00:21:44.601 --> 00:21:45.634 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% I am also endorsed by over 00:21:45.634 --> 00:21:48.367 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% 100 elected officials and judges, 00:21:48.367 --> 00:21:49.567 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Democrats and Republicans, 00:21:49.567 --> 00:21:50.667 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% and unions. 00:21:50.667 --> 00:21:51.734 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I am the best candidate 00:21:51.734 --> 00:21:52.767 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to bring reform. 00:21:52.767 --> 00:21:53.701 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% And I'm committed 00:21:53.701 --> 00:21:54.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% to seeing and hearing 00:21:54.901 --> 00:21:56.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% marginalized people. 00:21:56.434 --> 00:21:58.300 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% I have the broad legal experience 00:21:58.300 --> 00:22:00.834 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90% the King County Superior Court needs. 00:22:00.834 --> 00:22:02.367 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I have the right experience 00:22:02.367 --> 00:22:03.501 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% for right now. 00:22:03.501 --> 00:22:04.367 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% And I'd be honored 00:22:04.367 --> 00:22:05.734 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to have your vote. 00:22:07.400 --> 00:22:08.701 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% I'm Andrea Robertson, 00:22:08.701 --> 00:22:10.067 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% and I'm running for an open seat 00:22:10.067 --> 00:22:11.968 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% on the King County Superior Court. 00:22:11.968 --> 00:22:12.868 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% This is 00:22:12.868 --> 00:22:14.334 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% a non-partisan position, 00:22:14.334 --> 00:22:15.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and I'm the only candidate 00:22:15.667 --> 00:22:16.601 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% in this race running 00:22:16.601 --> 00:22:18.400 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% a truly judicial campaign, 00:22:18.400 --> 00:22:20.234 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% rather than a political one. 00:22:20.234 --> 00:22:21.334 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Being a judge 00:22:21.334 --> 00:22:22.801 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% in our Superior Court requires 00:22:22.801 --> 00:22:24.634 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% significant trial experience, 00:22:24.634 --> 00:22:26.067 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% and I am the only candidate 00:22:26.067 --> 00:22:27.000 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% with this background. 00:22:27.000 --> 00:22:27.968 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% I've spent 00:22:27.968 --> 00:22:29.334 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% 22 years in court, 00:22:29.334 --> 00:22:30.400 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% representing over 00:22:30.400 --> 00:22:32.367 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% 1,500 individual clients 00:22:32.367 --> 00:22:34.067 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% in times of crisis. 00:22:34.067 --> 00:22:35.501 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I have been sole counsel 00:22:35.501 --> 00:22:37.000 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% in over 50 jury trials, 00:22:37.000 --> 00:22:38.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I've argued at all levels 00:22:38.434 --> 00:22:39.601 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% of our state courts, 00:22:39.601 --> 00:22:40.934 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and I'm a part-time instructor 00:22:40.934 --> 00:22:42.367 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% of advanced trial advocacy 00:22:42.367 --> 00:22:43.801 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% at the University of Washington 00:22:43.801 --> 00:22:45.067 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% School of Law. 00:22:45.067 --> 00:22:47.434 align:middle line:73% position:72% size:90% Over 75 trial-court judges 00:22:47.434 --> 00:22:48.634 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% and hundreds of attorneys 00:22:48.634 --> 00:22:50.067 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% who try cases in our courts 00:22:50.067 --> 00:22:51.300 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% have endorsed my work 00:22:51.300 --> 00:22:52.400 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% in the courtroom. 00:22:52.400 --> 00:22:54.467 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% They are not politicians. 00:22:54.467 --> 00:22:55.734 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Instead, they know that 00:22:55.734 --> 00:22:57.667 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% I have the skill, the experience, 00:22:57.667 --> 00:22:59.267 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% and the compassion it takes 00:22:59.267 --> 00:23:00.501 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% to serve our community 00:23:00.501 --> 00:23:02.033 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% on this important court. 00:23:02.033 --> 00:23:04.133 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% I am also the only candidate 00:23:04.133 --> 00:23:05.667 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% in this race to have received 00:23:05.667 --> 00:23:06.701 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% the highest possible 00:23:06.701 --> 00:23:07.667 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% judicial rating of 00:23:07.667 --> 00:23:09.200 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Exceptionally Well Qualified 00:23:09.200 --> 00:23:10.501 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% to fill this role. 00:23:10.501 --> 00:23:12.567 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% And five independent Bar Associations 00:23:12.567 --> 00:23:14.300 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% have given me this top rating: 00:23:14.300 --> 00:23:16.033 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Washington Women Lawyers, 00:23:16.033 --> 00:23:18.400 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% the Veteran's Bar, Q-Law, 00:23:18.400 --> 00:23:20.767 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% the Latina/Latino Bar Association, 00:23:20.767 --> 00:23:22.901 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% and the Cardozo Society. 00:23:22.901 --> 00:23:24.033 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% I've worked in 00:23:24.033 --> 00:23:25.567 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% public and private defense, 00:23:25.567 --> 00:23:26.934 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% criminal and civil matters. 00:23:26.934 --> 00:23:28.133 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% And I know firsthand 00:23:28.133 --> 00:23:29.000 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% how our court system 00:23:29.000 --> 00:23:30.367 align:middle line:93% position:78% size:90% can improve. 00:23:30.367 --> 00:23:31.434 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% In the short run, 00:23:31.434 --> 00:23:32.534 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% I'll be ready to go to work 00:23:32.534 --> 00:23:33.567 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% on day one 00:23:33.567 --> 00:23:35.267 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% helping my fellow judges deal 00:23:35.267 --> 00:23:36.534 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% with the unprecedented 00:23:36.534 --> 00:23:37.534 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% backlog of trials 00:23:37.534 --> 00:23:39.100 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% due to the pandemic. 00:23:39.100 --> 00:23:40.300 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% And in the long run, 00:23:40.300 --> 00:23:41.334 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% our system must 00:23:41.334 --> 00:23:42.667 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% address inequities 00:23:42.667 --> 00:23:43.901 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90% which disproportionately 00:23:43.901 --> 00:23:46.100 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90% impact marginalized populations. 00:23:46.100 --> 00:23:48.200 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Access to justice is something 00:23:48.200 --> 00:23:50.434 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% I have fought for my entire career. 00:23:50.434 --> 00:23:51.567 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% And I'm now prepared 00:23:51.567 --> 00:23:52.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% to bring that passion 00:23:52.434 --> 00:23:54.000 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to the bench. 00:23:54.000 --> 00:23:55.501 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% During this critical time, 00:23:55.501 --> 00:23:57.601 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% we must elect non-partisan, 00:23:57.601 --> 00:23:58.701 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% compassionate, 00:23:58.701 --> 00:24:00.534 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% experienced judges. 00:24:00.534 --> 00:24:02.133 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90% I'm Andrea Robertson. 00:24:02.133 --> 00:24:04.767 align:middle line:67% position:69% size:90% You can read more at andreaforjudge.com 00:24:06.234 --> 00:24:12.868 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% ♪♪ 00:24:12.868 --> 00:24:19.467 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% ♪♪ 00:24:19.467 --> 00:24:21.234 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Hi, I'm Doug North. 00:24:21.234 --> 00:24:22.567 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% As your elected official, 00:24:22.567 --> 00:24:23.834 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I have faithfully served 00:24:23.834 --> 00:24:25.067 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% the people of King County 00:24:25.067 --> 00:24:26.234 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% for 20 years 00:24:26.234 --> 00:24:28.033 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% as a superior court judge. 00:24:28.033 --> 00:24:29.467 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I'm proud to be endorsed by 00:24:29.467 --> 00:24:32.567 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% over 110 current and former judges 00:24:32.567 --> 00:24:34.200 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% from the state Supreme Court, 00:24:34.200 --> 00:24:36.167 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Court of Appeals, and trial courts 00:24:36.167 --> 00:24:38.000 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% throughout Washington state 00:24:38.000 --> 00:24:39.334 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% as well as six Democratic 00:24:39.334 --> 00:24:40.601 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% district organizations 00:24:40.601 --> 00:24:43.334 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and the Protec 17 Labor Union. 00:24:43.334 --> 00:24:44.400 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I've also been rated 00:24:44.400 --> 00:24:45.834 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Exceptionally Well Qualified 00:24:45.834 --> 00:24:47.234 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% and Well Qualified 00:24:47.234 --> 00:24:49.400 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% by 6 bar associations. 00:24:49.400 --> 00:24:50.834 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% The pandemic has caused 00:24:50.834 --> 00:24:52.968 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% an enormous backlog of court cases, 00:24:52.968 --> 00:24:54.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and the court system 00:24:54.434 --> 00:24:56.334 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% is rapidly adapting to this. 00:24:56.334 --> 00:24:57.701 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% We've set up Zoom trials 00:24:57.701 --> 00:24:59.501 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and seen an astounding increase 00:24:59.501 --> 00:25:00.734 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% in jury participation, 00:25:00.734 --> 00:25:01.968 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% allowing for 00:25:01.968 --> 00:25:03.133 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% a more diverse representation 00:25:03.133 --> 00:25:05.367 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% of King County residents. 00:25:05.367 --> 00:25:07.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I am the only candidate in this race 00:25:07.667 --> 00:25:09.400 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% that has 20 years of experience 00:25:09.400 --> 00:25:11.567 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% handling complex legal issues 00:25:11.567 --> 00:25:13.534 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% such as serious criminal cases, 00:25:13.534 --> 00:25:15.067 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% family law matters, 00:25:15.067 --> 00:25:17.000 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% and large civil actions. 00:25:17.000 --> 00:25:18.434 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% The people of King County 00:25:18.434 --> 00:25:19.501 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% cannot afford to have 00:25:19.501 --> 00:25:20.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% an inexperienced judge 00:25:20.901 --> 00:25:23.033 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% handling this backlog of cases 00:25:23.033 --> 00:25:25.100 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and learning on the job. 00:25:25.100 --> 00:25:26.000 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% As a lifelong 00:25:26.000 --> 00:25:27.267 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Washington state resident, 00:25:27.267 --> 00:25:28.467 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I raised two children 00:25:28.467 --> 00:25:30.234 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% with my wife Lorrie. 00:25:30.234 --> 00:25:31.767 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Over the last 35 years, 00:25:31.767 --> 00:25:32.868 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I have actively fought 00:25:32.868 --> 00:25:34.133 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% to protect the environment 00:25:34.133 --> 00:25:36.267 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% while enjoying hiking, biking, 00:25:36.267 --> 00:25:37.767 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% and river rafting. 00:25:37.767 --> 00:25:38.767 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Before I was elected 00:25:38.767 --> 00:25:40.567 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% to the court in 2000, 00:25:40.567 --> 00:25:41.968 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% I spent 23 years 00:25:41.968 --> 00:25:43.234 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% representing ordinary people 00:25:43.234 --> 00:25:44.667 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% in court. 00:25:44.667 --> 00:25:46.167 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% I fought and won for the mom 00:25:46.167 --> 00:25:47.701 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% not awarded enough child support 00:25:47.701 --> 00:25:49.167 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% for her and her kids, 00:25:49.167 --> 00:25:50.367 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% for the unemployed worker 00:25:50.367 --> 00:25:52.367 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% denied unemployment insurance, 00:25:52.367 --> 00:25:53.334 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% and the homeowners 00:25:53.334 --> 00:25:55.133 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% who fought a private power company 00:25:55.133 --> 00:25:56.767 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% against the arbitrary condemnation 00:25:56.767 --> 00:25:58.200 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% of their land. 00:25:58.200 --> 00:25:59.868 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I am the only candidate in this race 00:25:59.868 --> 00:26:00.968 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% that has fought 00:26:00.968 --> 00:26:02.200 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% for individual clients 00:26:02.200 --> 00:26:03.834 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and upheld their rights in court. 00:26:03.834 --> 00:26:05.367 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% There's much at stake 00:26:05.367 --> 00:26:07.000 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% in this upcoming election. 00:26:07.000 --> 00:26:10.334 align:middle line:73% position:69% size:90% Please visit my website at judgedougnorth.com 00:26:10.334 --> 00:26:12.033 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% for more information, 00:26:12.033 --> 00:26:13.167 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% and please vote 00:26:13.167 --> 00:26:14.234 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% for the only candidate 00:26:14.234 --> 00:26:15.367 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% that has the experience 00:26:15.367 --> 00:26:16.634 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% and qualifications 00:26:16.634 --> 00:26:18.567 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% the people of King County deserve. 00:26:18.567 --> 00:26:19.567 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Thank you. 00:26:20.901 --> 00:26:22.300 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% My name is Carolyn Ladd, 00:26:22.300 --> 00:26:23.300 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and I'm running for 00:26:23.300 --> 00:26:24.868 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% King County Superior Court, 00:26:24.868 --> 00:26:26.100 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Department 30. 00:26:26.100 --> 00:26:27.701 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% I'm running to bring a new, 00:26:27.701 --> 00:26:29.234 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% and more inclusive voice 00:26:29.234 --> 00:26:30.167 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to the court. 00:26:30.167 --> 00:26:31.200 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% I have been rated 00:26:31.200 --> 00:26:32.868 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Exceptionally Well Qualified 00:26:32.868 --> 00:26:35.367 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% by two independent bar associations. 00:26:35.367 --> 00:26:37.567 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% I serve as a pro tem judge 00:26:37.567 --> 00:26:39.434 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% on the Seattle Municipal Court 00:26:39.434 --> 00:26:40.634 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and I have attended 00:26:40.634 --> 00:26:41.868 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% the Judicial Academy 00:26:41.868 --> 00:26:43.934 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% at the National Judicial College. 00:26:43.934 --> 00:26:46.133 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% I have been endorsed by nine 00:26:46.133 --> 00:26:48.000 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Democratic legislative districts 00:26:48.000 --> 00:26:50.167 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and by Senator Bob Hasegawa 00:26:50.167 --> 00:26:51.534 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% of the 11th, 00:26:51.534 --> 00:26:54.033 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Senator Joe Nguyen of the 34th, 00:26:54.033 --> 00:26:55.767 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Senator Rebecca Saldaña 00:26:55.767 --> 00:26:57.033 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% of the 37th, 00:26:57.033 --> 00:26:59.801 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and Senator Mona Das of the 47th. 00:26:59.801 --> 00:27:02.100 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% I am honored that two sitting 00:27:02.100 --> 00:27:03.834 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Washington Supreme Court justices 00:27:03.834 --> 00:27:05.067 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% have endorsed me: 00:27:05.067 --> 00:27:06.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Mary Yu who is the first 00:27:06.901 --> 00:27:09.334 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% openly LGBTQ justice 00:27:09.334 --> 00:27:10.334 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% and Helen Whitener 00:27:10.334 --> 00:27:12.133 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% who is the first African American 00:27:12.133 --> 00:27:13.534 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% woman justice. 00:27:13.534 --> 00:27:15.501 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% The Washington state chapter of 00:27:15.501 --> 00:27:17.601 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% the National Women's Political Caucus, 00:27:17.601 --> 00:27:19.834 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% a group founded by Gloria Steinem, 00:27:19.834 --> 00:27:21.133 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% Shirley Chisholm 00:27:21.133 --> 00:27:23.467 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and other feminists in 1971, 00:27:23.467 --> 00:27:25.200 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% has endorsed me. 00:27:25.200 --> 00:27:27.300 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% I am passionate about gender equity 00:27:27.300 --> 00:27:29.000 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% and serve as a Vice President 00:27:29.000 --> 00:27:31.100 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% of Washington Women Lawyers. 00:27:31.100 --> 00:27:33.300 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Less than a 1/3 of judges nationwide 00:27:33.300 --> 00:27:34.234 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% are women, 00:27:34.234 --> 00:27:35.467 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% and I think to have 00:27:35.467 --> 00:27:36.868 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% a more just and equitable 00:27:36.868 --> 00:27:38.033 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% justice system, 00:27:38.033 --> 00:27:40.634 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% we need more women judges. 00:27:40.634 --> 00:27:42.534 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% The public needs to have confidence 00:27:42.534 --> 00:27:43.567 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% in the judiciary, 00:27:43.567 --> 00:27:45.634 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% especially communities of color. 00:27:45.634 --> 00:27:47.868 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% A fair and impartial judiciary 00:27:47.868 --> 00:27:48.734 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% is important, 00:27:48.734 --> 00:27:50.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% now more than ever. 00:27:50.667 --> 00:27:52.634 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% I believe in the Rule of Law: 00:27:52.634 --> 00:27:53.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% that the law applies 00:27:53.901 --> 00:27:55.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% equally to everyone. 00:27:55.667 --> 00:27:57.100 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I am Carolyn Ladd. 00:27:57.100 --> 00:27:57.901 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% I am running for 00:27:57.901 --> 00:27:58.801 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% King County 00:27:58.801 --> 00:28:00.734 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Superior Court Department 30 00:28:00.734 --> 00:28:02.734 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% and I am asking for your vote. 00:28:04.834 --> 00:28:06.601 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Announcer: You have just seen the video statements 00:28:06.601 --> 00:28:07.901 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% submitted by candidates 00:28:07.901 --> 00:28:10.200 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% running for King County Superior Court 00:28:10.200 --> 00:28:13.000 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% judge positions 13 and 30. 00:28:13.000 --> 00:28:14.334 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Superior Court judges 00:28:14.334 --> 00:28:16.267 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% are elected to a four-year term, 00:28:16.267 --> 00:28:18.868 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and the position is nonpartisan. 00:28:18.868 --> 00:28:20.367 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% All voters in King County 00:28:20.367 --> 00:28:23.400 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% are eligible to vote in these races. 00:28:23.400 --> 00:28:27.167 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Next up, Seattle Proposition 1. 00:28:27.167 --> 00:28:30.567 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% The following issue will appear only on the ballot of voters 00:28:30.567 --> 00:28:33.601 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% registered in the city of Seattle. 00:28:33.601 --> 00:28:35.501 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Seattle residents will have the opportunity 00:28:35.501 --> 00:28:37.200 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to vote on both 00:28:37.200 --> 00:28:39.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% King County Proposition Number 1, 00:28:39.434 --> 00:28:40.801 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Harborview Hospital, 00:28:40.801 --> 00:28:43.801 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and Seattle Proposition Number 1 00:28:43.801 --> 00:28:46.734 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% concerning transit and transportation. 00:28:46.734 --> 00:28:49.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Seattle proposition Number 1, 00:28:49.434 --> 00:28:53.234 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Funding for Transit and Related Transportation Needs. 00:28:53.234 --> 00:28:56.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% To replace the $60 vehicle license fee 00:28:56.434 --> 00:28:59.868 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and 0.1% sales tax and use tax 00:28:59.868 --> 00:29:03.200 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% that expires on December 31, 2020, 00:29:03.200 --> 00:29:05.067 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Proposition 1 proposes 00:29:05.067 --> 00:29:09.067 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% a 0.15% sales tax and use tax 00:29:09.067 --> 00:29:10.334 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% for six years, 00:29:10.334 --> 00:29:15.367 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% starting in 2021 and ending in 2027. 00:29:15.367 --> 00:29:18.067 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% The vehicle license fee would expire. 00:29:18.067 --> 00:29:19.701 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% The tax revenue would be used 00:29:19.701 --> 00:29:21.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% for King County Metro services, 00:29:21.901 --> 00:29:25.334 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% with over 65% of stops within Seattle, 00:29:25.334 --> 00:29:29.133 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% RapidRide, transit access for low income residents, 00:29:29.133 --> 00:29:31.200 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% workers, seniors, and youth, 00:29:31.200 --> 00:29:33.801 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% including ORCA Opportunity Program 00:29:33.801 --> 00:29:35.567 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% K through 12 students, 00:29:35.567 --> 00:29:38.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and income eligible college students. 00:29:38.901 --> 00:29:40.501 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Revenue would also be used 00:29:40.501 --> 00:29:43.400 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% for limited maintenance and capital improvements, 00:29:43.400 --> 00:29:46.467 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% mobility needs related to COVID-19, 00:29:46.467 --> 00:29:49.234 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and closure of the West Seattle High Bridge. 00:29:49.234 --> 00:29:52.367 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% The city will issue an annual report describing 00:29:52.367 --> 00:29:56.100 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% how Seattle Proposition 1 revenues were used. 00:29:56.100 --> 00:29:58.300 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% The Seattle Transit Advisory Board 00:29:58.300 --> 00:30:01.601 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% will serve as the public oversight Committee. 00:30:01.601 --> 00:30:05.033 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% All Seattle voters can vote on this measure. 00:30:06.200 --> 00:30:07.701 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Hi, my name is Johnathon Futch, 00:30:07.701 --> 00:30:08.834 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% and I work as 00:30:08.834 --> 00:30:09.968 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% a Metro bus driver 00:30:09.968 --> 00:30:10.834 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% here in Seattle. 00:30:10.834 --> 00:30:11.801 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I ask you to support 00:30:11.801 --> 00:30:12.701 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% transit in Seattle 00:30:12.701 --> 00:30:14.367 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% by voting yes on Proposition 1 00:30:14.367 --> 00:30:15.400 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% this November. 00:30:15.400 --> 00:30:17.367 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Seattleites count on transit. 00:30:17.367 --> 00:30:18.701 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Proposition 1 continues 00:30:18.701 --> 00:30:20.267 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% crucial transit investments. 00:30:20.267 --> 00:30:21.634 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% It renews and modifies 00:30:21.634 --> 00:30:22.767 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% an expiring measure 00:30:22.767 --> 00:30:24.067 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% so we can preserve 00:30:24.067 --> 00:30:25.334 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% essential bus services, 00:30:25.334 --> 00:30:26.701 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% create affordability 00:30:26.701 --> 00:30:27.567 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% for riders, 00:30:27.567 --> 00:30:28.701 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% and address the West Seattle 00:30:28.701 --> 00:30:30.167 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% transportation crisis. 00:30:30.167 --> 00:30:31.968 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% It funds our most frequently 00:30:31.968 --> 00:30:33.000 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% utilized bus routes 00:30:33.000 --> 00:30:33.801 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% and maintains 00:30:33.801 --> 00:30:34.968 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% our transportation system 00:30:34.968 --> 00:30:36.834 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% as we work toward recovery. 00:30:36.834 --> 00:30:37.868 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I witness every day 00:30:37.868 --> 00:30:38.801 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% how important 00:30:38.801 --> 00:30:39.734 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% regular bus service is 00:30:39.734 --> 00:30:40.734 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% for so many. 00:30:40.734 --> 00:30:41.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% One out of three of 00:30:41.901 --> 00:30:43.100 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Seattle's essential workers 00:30:43.100 --> 00:30:44.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% rely on transit. 00:30:44.434 --> 00:30:45.267 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% These are 00:30:45.267 --> 00:30:46.400 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% our healthcare workers, 00:30:46.400 --> 00:30:47.968 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% grocery store employees -- 00:30:47.968 --> 00:30:49.434 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% workers we're all depending on. 00:30:49.434 --> 00:30:50.701 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Every day, tens of thousands 00:30:50.701 --> 00:30:52.100 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% of people count on transit 00:30:52.100 --> 00:30:54.067 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% to get to jobs, appointments, 00:30:54.067 --> 00:30:55.834 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and to access services. 00:30:55.834 --> 00:30:56.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Prop 1 keeps buses 00:30:56.901 --> 00:30:57.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% showing up for them, 00:30:57.901 --> 00:30:59.334 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% so they can show up for Seattle. 00:30:59.334 --> 00:31:00.834 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Bus service remains 00:31:00.834 --> 00:31:02.200 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% a vital lifeline. 00:31:02.200 --> 00:31:04.367 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Prop 1 continues access programs 00:31:04.367 --> 00:31:05.734 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% for low-income neighbors, 00:31:05.734 --> 00:31:07.300 align:middle line:67% position:69% size:90% and for public high school students, 00:31:07.300 --> 00:31:08.534 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% essential workers, seniors, 00:31:08.534 --> 00:31:10.167 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and public housing residents. 00:31:10.167 --> 00:31:11.100 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% They're counting on 00:31:11.100 --> 00:31:12.300 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% these affordability programs 00:31:12.300 --> 00:31:13.601 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% now more than ever. 00:31:13.601 --> 00:31:14.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% A healthy, sustainable 00:31:14.667 --> 00:31:15.734 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% economic recovery 00:31:15.734 --> 00:31:18.467 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% relies on reliable, frequent buses. 00:31:18.467 --> 00:31:19.667 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Prop 1 could generate 00:31:19.667 --> 00:31:21.567 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% more than 150,000 prioritized 00:31:21.567 --> 00:31:23.901 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% transit services hours 00:31:23.901 --> 00:31:25.501 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% for the next six years. 00:31:25.501 --> 00:31:27.000 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Providing access to jobs, 00:31:27.000 --> 00:31:28.367 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% services, and opportunities 00:31:28.367 --> 00:31:29.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% is a critical part 00:31:29.434 --> 00:31:30.868 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% of getting back on track. 00:31:30.868 --> 00:31:32.601 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Plus Prop 1 supports 00:31:32.601 --> 00:31:34.267 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% infrastructure improvements 00:31:34.267 --> 00:31:35.701 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% such as bus lanes, 00:31:35.701 --> 00:31:37.667 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% signal prioritization. 00:31:37.667 --> 00:31:38.801 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Maximizing efficiency 00:31:38.801 --> 00:31:39.701 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% and reliability 00:31:39.701 --> 00:31:41.100 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% helps keep buses rolling 00:31:41.100 --> 00:31:41.968 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% so riders aren't 00:31:41.968 --> 00:31:43.267 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% stuck in traffic. 00:31:43.267 --> 00:31:44.601 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Independent citizen oversight 00:31:44.601 --> 00:31:45.534 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% of Prop 1 00:31:45.534 --> 00:31:46.734 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% ensures our transit dollars 00:31:46.734 --> 00:31:48.267 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% are spent wisely. 00:31:48.267 --> 00:31:50.100 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Finally, providing mobility options 00:31:50.100 --> 00:31:51.067 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% as we work toward 00:31:51.067 --> 00:31:52.434 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% a West Seattle Bridge solution 00:31:52.434 --> 00:31:54.300 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% helps us all stay moving. 00:31:54.300 --> 00:31:55.534 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Decreased congestion 00:31:55.534 --> 00:31:57.033 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% also equals cleaner air 00:31:57.033 --> 00:31:58.200 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% for Seattleites. 00:31:58.200 --> 00:31:59.467 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% Please vote Yes 00:31:59.467 --> 00:32:01.200 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% on Seattle Proposition 1. 00:32:03.033 --> 00:32:04.868 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Hi, my name is Suzie Burke, 00:32:04.868 --> 00:32:05.734 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I am a business 00:32:05.734 --> 00:32:06.601 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and property owner 00:32:06.601 --> 00:32:08.033 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% in North Seattle, 00:32:08.033 --> 00:32:09.200 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% where I also live. 00:32:09.200 --> 00:32:10.701 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% I am speaking for myself 00:32:10.701 --> 00:32:12.601 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and fellow citizens of Seattle 00:32:12.601 --> 00:32:14.067 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% who will have to pay 00:32:14.067 --> 00:32:14.968 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% the new taxes 00:32:14.968 --> 00:32:17.234 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% if Proposition 1 is passed. 00:32:17.234 --> 00:32:19.033 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% We hope you will vote No 00:32:19.033 --> 00:32:21.234 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% on these tax increases. 00:32:21.234 --> 00:32:23.200 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Even the City Council discussed 00:32:23.200 --> 00:32:26.033 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% replacing this Seattle Only Tax 00:32:26.033 --> 00:32:27.767 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% with a countywide measure 00:32:27.767 --> 00:32:30.868 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% to support countywide Metro services. 00:32:30.868 --> 00:32:32.100 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% They considered making it 00:32:32.100 --> 00:32:33.334 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% a four-year measure 00:32:33.334 --> 00:32:35.934 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% to be more accountable and equitable. 00:32:35.934 --> 00:32:37.133 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% But none of those changes 00:32:37.133 --> 00:32:39.133 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% came into this proposition. 00:32:39.133 --> 00:32:40.434 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% The pandemic has 00:32:40.434 --> 00:32:41.701 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% greatly decreased 00:32:41.701 --> 00:32:43.234 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% the ridership of Metro, 00:32:43.234 --> 00:32:45.167 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% and our empty city does not need 00:32:45.167 --> 00:32:47.200 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% to increase taxes for services 00:32:47.200 --> 00:32:48.300 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% right now. 00:32:48.300 --> 00:32:49.133 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Even though routes 00:32:49.133 --> 00:32:50.267 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% could be changed 00:32:50.267 --> 00:32:51.701 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% and improvement could be made, 00:32:51.701 --> 00:32:53.501 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% they don't need new dollars. 00:32:53.501 --> 00:32:54.434 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% There are a lot of 00:32:54.434 --> 00:32:55.834 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% "could be" promises 00:32:55.834 --> 00:32:57.400 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% in this tax increase, 00:32:57.400 --> 00:32:58.601 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% but once again, 00:32:58.601 --> 00:33:00.334 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Seattle voters are being asked 00:33:00.334 --> 00:33:02.300 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% to give a large blank check 00:33:02.300 --> 00:33:04.767 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% to be used as others decide. 00:33:04.767 --> 00:33:06.334 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% No guarantees. 00:33:06.334 --> 00:33:08.267 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% Meanwhile, bus service in the city 00:33:08.267 --> 00:33:09.801 align:middle line:93% position:72% size:90% may be cut anyway 00:33:09.801 --> 00:33:12.534 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% because of Metro's pandemic losses. 00:33:12.534 --> 00:33:13.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Our new tax dollars 00:33:13.667 --> 00:33:15.033 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% should not be used 00:33:15.033 --> 00:33:17.300 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% to fill their financial hole. 00:33:17.300 --> 00:33:18.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% This was admitted in 00:33:18.901 --> 00:33:20.200 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% city council considerations 00:33:20.200 --> 00:33:21.667 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% in July. 00:33:21.667 --> 00:33:23.033 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% Please vote No 00:33:23.033 --> 00:33:24.901 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% on Seattle Proposition 1. 00:33:24.901 --> 00:33:25.634 align:middle line:93% position:75% size:90% Even members 00:33:25.634 --> 00:33:26.868 align:middle line:87% position:72% size:90% of your city council 00:33:26.868 --> 00:33:28.234 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and the mayor thought 00:33:28.234 --> 00:33:30.567 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% Proposition 1 far from ideal 00:33:30.567 --> 00:33:33.267 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% and asking for more than is needed, 00:33:33.267 --> 00:33:35.067 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% that six years is too long, 00:33:35.067 --> 00:33:37.300 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and an increase in sales taxes 00:33:37.300 --> 00:33:39.667 align:middle line:87% position:75% size:90% hurts people less able to pay. 00:33:39.667 --> 00:33:41.934 align:middle line:87% position:78% size:90% They call it a regressive tax. 00:33:41.934 --> 00:33:43.267 align:middle line:93% position:78% size:90% Please vote No 00:33:43.267 --> 00:33:45.667 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% on Seattle Proposition Number 1. 00:33:45.667 --> 00:33:46.767 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Thank you. 00:33:48.701 --> 00:33:50.501 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% Announcer: You've just seen the video statements 00:33:50.501 --> 00:33:53.634 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% submitted by the King County Superior Court candidates 00:33:53.634 --> 00:33:56.400 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and by representatives supporting and opposing 00:33:56.400 --> 00:33:59.300 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% King County Charter Amendments 1 through 7, 00:33:59.300 --> 00:34:01.801 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% King County Proposition Number 1, 00:34:01.801 --> 00:34:04.934 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% and Seattle Proposition Number 1. 00:34:04.934 --> 00:34:06.801 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% This program is a collaboration 00:34:06.801 --> 00:34:09.300 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% of the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, 00:34:09.300 --> 00:34:10.501 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% the Seattle Channel, 00:34:10.501 --> 00:34:13.067 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% and King County TV. 00:34:13.067 --> 00:34:14.467 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Ballots will be mailed 00:34:14.467 --> 00:34:16.300 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to all registered voters. 00:34:16.300 --> 00:34:18.000 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Look for your ballot in the mail 00:34:18.000 --> 00:34:20.000 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% after October 14th. 00:34:20.000 --> 00:34:21.200 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Ballots can be returned 00:34:21.200 --> 00:34:22.701 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% via U.S. Mail 00:34:22.701 --> 00:34:26.567 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% or at a King County Election secured ballot drop box. 00:34:26.567 --> 00:34:27.901 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% No stamp is required 00:34:27.901 --> 00:34:29.567 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% to mail your ballot. 00:34:29.567 --> 00:34:31.100 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Ballots must 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00:35:00.334 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% We'd like to hear from you about the Video Voters Guide. 00:35:00.334 --> 00:35:05.901 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% To comment, please call 206-684-8500 00:35:05.901 --> 00:35:11.300 align:middle line:87% position:69% size:90% or e-mail ethicsandelections@seattle.gov. 00:35:11.300 --> 00:35:12.968 align:middle line:93% position:69% size:90% Thank you for watching.