1/ With today’s ballot drop, it’s clear that Bruce Harrell will be the next Mayor of Seattle. Earlier, I called him to congratulate him on a hard-fought race and wished him much luck in his efforts to make progress on the challenges Seattle faces.
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2/ To all of our supporters who poured their hearts into this campaign, I thank you for everything you did. Together with our partners in the labor movement, we knocked over 100,000 doors talking to voters in all parts of Seattle about making our city more affordable...
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3/ re-imagining policing and strengthening public safety, requiring wealthy corporations to pay their fair share, and addressing our homelessness crisis in a manner that treats our unsheltered neighbors with dignity and respect.
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4/ This campaign is over but our work continues because the struggles people in Seattle face remain. Together, we shaped the conversation on our city’s most pressing issues, and Mayor-Elect Harrell made commitments in response to our pressure --
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5/ to not criminalize poverty, to expand progressive revenue sources, to demilitarize the police and invest in alternative responses to public safety calls, and to rapidly create appropriate shelter and not forcibly sweep the unhoused from public spaces.
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6/ As a strong progressive movement, we need to continue to organize and work every day towards progress on creating a more affordable, just and safe city for us all.
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7/ This will require us to build an inclusive and strong coalition that will serve to hold the next mayor and new City Council accountable to keep the Mayor-Elect’s campaign promises.
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8/ After nearly 300 days of campaigning, I am looking forward to resting, finishing my sixth year of service on the City Council and writing the next chapter of my public service.
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I am so heartbroken for Seattle. Thank you for fighting and hope you're back soon, after a well-deserved rest.
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