-At some point, we all have the choice to put others first.
In 2020, Amazon put warehouse workers in unsafe conditions,
and was failing to act on climate change.
As a dedicated employee, a valued leader, and a mom,
I wanted Amazon to do better.
I put my career on the line and led thousands
of my co-workers to take an unprecedented stand.
I outlined a plan to win,
did the work, and delivered results.
Our actions led to Amazon's climate pledge,
the $10 billion Bezos Earth Fund,
and increased worker safety.
Now, I want to help Seattle
rise to the challenges of our times,
using evidence-based pragmatic solutions.
Immediately, we need to increase both temporary
and permanent housing
and coordinate with regional partners
to ensure that those experiencing homelessness
have paths to necessary resources.
We all need to feel safe in our neighborhoods and parks.
We can have police and alternative response,
lead with compassion and refuse to tolerate harmful behavior,
and tackle poverty, mental illness,
and addiction so that crime decreases.
I will be a strong advocate for bringing response times down
while ending racial bias and excessive force.
Climate change is here, and our city isn't ready.
With new federal funding,
I will help lead our city to reduce emissions
and protect residents from heat waves,
smoke, and flooding.
My vision is to establish holistic public safety,
end homelessness in our neighborhoods,
and make Seattle a global leader in the new green economy.
Together, we can build a safe, equitable,
sustainable city for all.
I'm proud to be endorsed by The Stranger,
King County Democrats, MLK Labor Council,
Councilmember Mosqueda, dozens of unions, organizations,
and community leaders, and all six
of my primary election opponents,
including Preston Anderson, Phil Tavel, and Stephen Brown.
I hope to earn your vote.