Hi. My name is Dave Upthegrove,
and I'm running for reelection
to the King County Council in District 5,
which includes all or parts of the cities of Kent, Renton,
SeaTac, Des Moines, Burien, Normandy Park, and Tukwila.
I am honored to be endorsed by more than 100 leaders
from communities of color in South King County,
and I work hard to treat everyone in our community
with respect.
You know, the first COVID death in the nation
was right here in King County,
and our county public health department
is the front line of defense.
I'm proud that by following the science
and supporting our public health professionals,
we have the lowest COVID rate of any major urban county
in the continental United States.
As we emerge from this pandemic, however,
our region faces serious challenges.
We need to get homeless individuals off the streets
and into housing with services.
We need to prioritize public safety and our first responders
while improving accountability, transparency,
and justice for all.
We all deserve to feel safe in our community,
and we need to support local small businesses
to help boost our economy and create jobs
and economic opportunity for all.
The solutions to homelessness, public safety, and our economy
aren't going to come from Seattle.
They will come from those of us here in South King County
working together to solve problems.
These are serious times,
and I will use my experience and proven leadership
to fight for our community and deliver results.
Nobody will work harder for South King County.
I'm proud to be endorsed by the King County Democrats,
King County Labor Council,
Sierra Club, teachers, nurses, and firefighters,
Attorney General Bob Ferguson, Congressman Adam Smith,
King County Executive Dow Constantine,
and many other trusted local leaders.
My name is Dave Upthegrove,
and I would be honored to earn your vote.