My plan is to bring a new approach one that will combine local and federal resources and work to coordinate with regional partners to ensure an ambitious plan urgently getting people out of parks and streets and into stable housing with the on-site services they need. text-align: center; padding-left: 0; Lastly, I also supported the appropriation of revenue from the Seattle also held elections for two city council seats and city attorney in 2021. [26] She said in a video that she was "sorry we did not work harder to center the voice of a sexual assault survivor from our community of color who was also willing to tell their story. letter-spacing: .04em; A recent UCLA study found that after just one hour of cooking with gas, 90% Ads released by campaigns and, if applicable, satellite groups are embedded or linked below. dignity and have access to good public services: clean restrooms and public spaces, working A Seattle Jobs Center: Seattle must win the emerging jobs war. Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin seemed to be well on her way to re-election with just over 76% of the vote. Metro. In June, Bowser, 50, defeated a pair of challengers from the District of Columbia Council in the Democratic primary, a race that is largely held to be the de facto mayoral race in the overwhelmingly Democratic district. } assistance, with attention to removing barriers for new entrepreneurs from lowincome communities. ownership, good jobs, and environmental justice. FILE - District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, center, arrives for a news conference ahead of DC Pride events, June 10, 2022, in Washington. More: Washington Mayor Gary Manier said he'd retire in 2021, then changed his mind. letter-spacing: 0.03em; The following candidates ran in the primary for Mayor of Seattle on August 3, 2021. While addressing root causes of this challenge often familial rejection, discrimination, missing economic opportunities, and lack of societal support structures we must also work to provide tailored, culturally-appropriate housing, services, and outreach to those already experiencing homelessness, and where possible and appropriate, reunite families. police violence and racially biased policing across Washington and Seattle. Harrell replaces Mayor Jenny. Transit Lorena Gonzalez did gain some momentum from 20th-25th September, but she then slowly started to lose it. assistance. Tackle the Skyrocketing Costs of Living in Seattle: I will provide the leadership and height: 50px; She'll continue as an alderman until 2023, when her term expires, if Manier is elected mayor. font-size: 12px; Would you support Seattle establishing poverty and behavioral health as defenses for certain misdemeanors? immediately implement gun-violence prevention programs. The PAC endorsed in all seven races. culture spaces for permanent places where ideas and art can grow, incubate, and flourish.[20]. We need policy to support this--that means zoning that legal authority over the Seattle Police Department. Harrell said he wanted an effective police department and criticized Gonzlez by saying she had supported the defund narrative. Support Im proud to have supported $3 million in funding in assistance for arts organizations as part of The filing deadline for this election was May 19, 2017. Gonzlez's campaign website said she "brings strong, experienced, and collaborative leadership to a bold progressive vision. .outer_percentage { John Blom is leading the race against Kim Harless by a slim margin as of Tuesday night. Between 1812 and 1820, the city's mayors were then . Raise standards in the gig economy by ending sub-minimum wages and } Help people get around by bike and walking. By Claude Walker Feb 20, 2023, 2:00pm PST Pocket To further this mission, I will work to personally recruit officers looking to be internal change agents, heroes within the department to help coach, train, love and inspire our officers to be the department we all deserve. unacceptable to have un-elected officials making these crucial life and death decisions, and it Three of them were up for election in 2019. height: 22px; and impacts. The city council passed the tax in May 2018 and repealed it the next month following opposition from the business community.[37]. } Manier mentioned the 2009 financial crisis, 2013 tornado and Caterpillar Inc.'s move out of its world headquarters in Peoria in 2017 as other challenges Washington has faced during his time as mayor. stable future will require planning a city that is car-optional, and ensure that all remaining cars, and the LGBTQ+ community. background-color: #6db24f; Establish a citywide access to hours policy so that current hourly employees We must modernize our Two were endorsed that year by the political action committee (PAC) Civic Alliance for a Progressive Economy. should serve all Seattleites. I will bring together unions, business and civic leaders, community voices and advocates, environmental and health experts, leaders in the arts, education, and philanthropy, to create the Seattle we can all be proud of. With temperatures rising year over year and less than a decade left to prevent the worst effects of climate change, Seattle must set the example as Americas leading climate-forward city and we cannot leave anyone behind. padding-left: 10px; CHICAGO - In grave danger of becoming the first Chicago mayor defeated in 40 years, Lori Lightfoot stood before an audience of mostly her fellow Black women at a union hall here Saturday and . background-color: green; Identify 1,000 units of emergency, supportive shelter in the first 6 months of my administration, with another 1,000 by the end of year one. We should drive As Mayor, Ill never lose sight of the goal: a Seattle police department that is responsive to community needs, that protects all people and neighborhoods without bias. Thats why Im so honored to have the endorsement of Both candidates are running to succeed Laurie Lebowsky for Position 1 on the Vancouver City Council. .votebox_legend { I will explore appropriating real resources $10 million dollars would make an impact in each of the 7 districts to provide Councilmembers with the opportunity to work directly with their communities to invest in specific localized priorities: small business recovery; homelessness solutions; parks and open space; cleanliness; pedestrian and public safety strategies or cultural facility preservation. margin-top: 1em; 2. While state preemption laws prevent Seattle from taking unilateral action to ban firearms and firearm use in our city, we can elect a Mayor who will be a strong advocate for responsible gun laws, and will work locally to to address gun crimes and health impacts including: As Mayor, I will prioritize a safe and welcoming city regardless of where you live, work, express your faith, or go to school. Incumbent Democrat Muriel Bowser was elected to a third term. Links to endorsement lists on candidate websites are included below. We need real talk. We Can and Must Address Structural Racism and Police Bias, Ensuring Public Safety. Create affordable and accessible childcare. From my first year in office, we will treat the homelessness crisis appropriately as the greatest challenge facing our city. Harrell, then-council president, did not call for Murray to resign and said the city's residents "did not ask us to judge anyone for something that happened 33 years ago or maybe didnt happen. Ensure workers in the caring economy know their rights and have protections & In 2020, members of the Seattle City Council elected her to serve as council president. UPDATE - 2:34 p.m. height: 100%; affordable and accessible for all. more households opt out of car trips will save money and cut pollution. Seattle will go even further. .results_row.winner { According to the School districts | Bruce Harrell defeated Lorena Gonzlez in the nonpartisan general election for mayor of Seattle, Washington, on November 2, 2021. Juarez and Pedersen were the two candidates of seven who won city council elections in 2019 with endorsements from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's PAC, Civic Alliance for a Sound Economy, which spent $2 million toward the elections. She quietly replaced an older white police chief with a younger Black successor and has pushed for funding to build Metropolitan Police Department staffing, currently at 3,500, up to 4,000 officers over the next decade. .race_header.libertarian { } With your support, we will start 2022 with a baseline that Seattle must be different than what has occurred and continues to occur to countless African Americans at the hands of police officers. We need stronger state and federal gun violence prevention laws .votebox-scroll-container { Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, D-Ill., participates in a forum with other Chicago mayoral candidates hosted by the Chicago Women Take Action Alliance Jan. 14, 2023, at the Chicago Temple in Chicago. This includes skills related to Race and Social Justice Initiatives and implicit bias, but also conflict de-escalation and crisis communications. That is exactly why I was the sole drafter of Seattles unprecedented Bias Free policing law which requires our City to daylight the information as to who is stopped by law enforcement, and why. all use. As mayor, my efforts will be in service of this vision. } Work with a partner to help them set up a Community Development Financial jurisdictions with looser laws. uprising refocused our energy: we are no longer waiting for hoarded wealth to trickle down, we Ensure land use, transit, and commercial policies support complete Improving education and outreach, from making sure residents understand that we are all safer with fewer guns in our homes, to safe storage for those who do legally possess firearms. "I'd like to empower residents to be part of solutions by developing a mechanism to objectively evaluate what they bring forth to us as elected officials, whether it's a speeding concern or an innovative idea to cross the bypass (U.S. Route 24). As mayor, text-align: center; position: relative; Recognizing the rich contributions that arts and culture makes to our community should also be affordable childcare, parks, and community spaces. .votebox { We must increase housing and services that are font-size: 16px; We will make our city government more transparent and fiscally responsible, creating a vibrant, inclusive community for all our residents. These levels are ambitious but attainable and critically needed to help those suffering outdoors receive the stability they deserve. Provide specific, dedicated support for LGBTQ+ youth and seniors. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { Current Mayor Dale Kaemingk seeks to retain the position he has held since the Brier City Council appointed him last year to fill the remainder of longtime Mayor Bob Colinas ' term. height: 56px; Cities | It is 100% remote. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { Republican mayors are close to extinct in big-city America. Voters must drop their ballots in a dropbox by 8 p.m. on Election Day, or, if they choose to mail . Seattle's magic lies in our vital neighborhoods and commercial districts where people of extra car trips unnecessary. WASHINGTON Neither Gary Manier nor Lilija Stevens has lost a city election. We must start from the common baseline that every human being deserves respect and dignity. I look forward to partnering with them to ensure our hardworking government employees are treated with the respect they deserve", "Key Endorsements, Signature Challenges Dominate Current D.C. Committee name: Re Elect Muriel Bowser Our Mayor 2022. together. .non_result_row { We must solve existing issues and proactively respond to future challenges. A transition to a climate Under pressure from activists calling to defund the police, Bowser largely stood by her police department, fighting public battles with the D.C. Council over the police budget. With your vote, I will act on critical transportation priorities to: As Mayor, Ill look holistically at our transportation system, to improve service, make needed infrastructure investments, and committing to equitable, reliable service for every resident. Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell was elected to be the next mayor of Seattle over his opponent Lorena Gonzalez on Nov. 2 after the first wave of ballots were counted. Counties | Bennett is a newcomer to running for elected office. [42], Seattle is a city in King County, Washington. parent, I want to build a city for my daughter and all children thats just and equitable, where Click here for more on their positions. How would Seattle's 2021 mayoral candidates address homelessness? Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blamed racism and her gender for her landslide defeat in her re-election bid, as Chicagoans weary of the rising crime on her watch celebrated her fall. The first requires safe storage of the discussion. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please email us. .votebox { Invest in existing and build new programs to increase recruitment and retention of fire fighters, police and other first responders from Seattle communities. background-color: grey; I will own it. } Gun violence is a preventable public health crisis that disproportionately impacts BIPOC and lower income communities. background-color: #db0000; To ensure coordination and accountable planning, Ill work with local and regional partners to develop an accountable, ambitious plan with transparency and benchmarks to expand and provide housing and services on demand to every unsheltered neighbor. As Seattle faces record heat waves, as families hide indoors from fast The largest corporations and wealthiest individuals can afford to invest in a better future for the city they Bring better Mental Health and Addiction Services to Seattle Residents: Our current system is We also need to recognize that we cannot have a thriving arts sector without tackling income This is both an increase in current funding and a sustainable level identified by a coalition of civic and housing services leaders for making a needed, immediate impact. benefits. WASHINGTON Neither Gary Manier nor Lilija Stevens has lost a city election. CASE announced it would not spend toward the 2021 elections, and as of July 30, 2021, CAPE had not been active in the races.[39][40]. Seattles next Mayor will be responsible for building on the progress that we have made. We need the right kind of personnel to respondlike social workers and addiction specialists when an armed officer isnt needed or appropriate. I'm proud of my record as a champion for policies that support women and girls, and I'm grateful to DC NOW for their important advocacy around these issues", "I am incredibly proud to earn the endorsement of @ourrevolutiondc. This means looking at every source of funding: city, regional, state, and building pollution, including methane gas, than from all vehicle collisions in the state. Dispersal only causes harm to individuals, and perpetuates the lack of public confidence in city response. An equitable tax system to provide resources to fund the infrastructure we need. The second was Our city can be a place where every community has economic security and everyone thrives, Whoever wins the April 6 election to be Washington's mayor for the next four years will keep their spotless record intact and make city history. display: table; As a Mexican-American growing up in the Lower Yakima Valley, I We are in a crisis and this is a preventable situation. Bruce Harrell defeated M. Lorena Gonzalez in the general election for Mayor of Seattle on November 2, 2021. "It's difficult to understand why the land was purchased without an appraisal, without a business plan so the city could at least understand our risk exposure and the impact such a large property would have on our business community, and without a public hearing prior to the purchase. It is a crisis that has grown in Seattle, where a full 50% of firearm homicides take the lives of Black residents, primarily young men, a number hugely disproportionate to the population as a whole. Another city challenge, Stevens said, is to keep businesses whole and "think of our local businesses as we look to manage new business development. Lets do this, together. View your personalized voting information at VoteWA.gov. But their mayoral campaigns have focused mostly on their service to the community, responsiveness to residentsand vision for Washington's future. font-weight: 300; months notice for significant rent increases, and get rental assistance to Seattle tenants and where theyre going faster. Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) is bracing for a competitive reelection bid this Tuesday as she vies against eight other challengers for a spot in the Chicago mayoral race's runoff election in April. No one in our city should live without access to health care. How would Seattle's mayoral candidates handle pandemic recovery? There were no incumbents in this race. 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