Yesterday, certified the 2021 November General election -- so it's official! I'm honored to step up to the challenges and opportunities that serving you will bring. Onward!
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Sara Nelson
@Sara4Council
At-large Seattle City Councilmember-elect, Position 9. She/her #Sara4Seattle
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In case you missed it - I called for urgent action to address the impacts of escalating crime on small businesses in the first meeting of my Economic Development, Technology, City Light Committee yesterday.
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Seattle! This account will no longer be updated. Please follow our official city twitter account and make sure to tune in at 2pm when I take the ceremonial oath of office! Watch live here: bit.ly/34cVHMx
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Today’s the day! I’ll take the ceremonial oath of office in Council at 2 pm. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. I can’t wait to work with all of you to find thoughtful and pragmatic solutions to our biggest problems. Watch live here: bit.ly/34cVHMx
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You can watch my public oath of office during the Tuesday, January 4th Full Council meeting at 2:00 pm on .
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I'm excited to announce I was officially sworn in by the city Clerk yesterday and I've hired three stellar Legislative Assistants! With their extensive public service and policy experience, Jeremy Mohn, Kate Nolan, and Taemin Um will be tremendous assets to my office.
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A new round of ballot counts Thursday confirms Sara Nelson defeated Nikkita Oliver in the race for Seattle City Council Position 9, and Teresa Mosqueda defeating challenger Kenneth Wilson for Position 8.
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There's a rainbow after every storm as this one yesterday morning reminded me. Now it's time to come together and rebuild our city. Thank you, voters, for your overwhelming support! If elected, I look forward to serving EVERY Seattleite on City Council.
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Got a run in this last morning of my Council race and was heartened by cheers from voters who want CHANGE! Heartfelt gratitude for all my supporters, especially my tirelessly dedicated volunteers and of course my amazing team for setting me up to win! #vote #saraforcitycouncil
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Fun in the Field! Met legendary Ballard artist Joe Reno, canvassed my old friend Karen Allen in West Seattle, waved signs with , and got me some kitty love -- good times!
#saraforcitycouncil #vote2021
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Thank you for your kind, moving words and for all your work to help people in the south end. It would be my honor to serve you and the community on City Council.
OPINION: Why I’m Voting for Sara Nelson southseattleemerald.com/2021/10/28/opi via
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The stakes are high this election and voters have a clear choice between more of the same failed policies and empty rhetoric or me, the candidate with pragmatic, progressive policy solutions. #Vote #Saraforcitycouncil
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This is a great start! I have been calling for a comprehensive plan that provides housing and individualized care while addressing the mental health and drug abuse disorders that many of our most vulnerable face. ,
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Shout out to everyone who came out to support me at the Great Debate Saturday at the Center. Victoria Beach, Bishop Ray Rogers, Emperors Club and and thank you South Seattle Emerald for moderating I know it wasn't easy!
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ICYMI, here's my latest very strong endorsement in today's print edition. Now's a great time to fill out that ballot and VOTE SARA NELSON for City Council Position 9!
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Congrats to @Sara4Council for this ringing endorsement! #Seattle Sara Nelson puts right priority on expanding Seattle's prosperity
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Seattle Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 32, Local 242, Ironworkers 86, and the Building & Construction Trades Councils showed up big time for me this morning and dropped lit at 875 households! THANK YOU!
#UnionStrong #SaraForJobs #WeGotThis!
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Come cheer me on at 2:30 tomorrow at The Great Debate, hosted by at Center (3515 S Alaska St.)!
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The and the Seattle Chinese Post endorse me as the best candidate to address issues that members of the AAPI community care about most: public safety, displacement, and help for small businesses. Thank you! #saraforcitycouncil
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Thanks local 242 for showing out in force for the campaign! Reception at Northgate Station was amazing. I worked on the new station under Conlin's office and when I am elected I will continue to prioritize transportation infrastructure & the unions jobs that build them.
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Great conversation with and of @KIRORadio! Thanks for the opportunity to share my vision for Seattle with your listeners.
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Join me tonight for “A Conversation with Seattle Voters". Hosted by and moderated by . Position 9 is slotted to kick off the event so make sure you tune in at 6pm!
Register using the link below.
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I couldn't agree more. Thanks for this piece! "Rather than abolishing the police [as Nikkita Oliver calls for], we should carefully develop these more holistic approaches to community safety."
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BREAKING NEWS! The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 46 just announced their endorsement of me! Thank you and I look forward to supporting your members and growing good union jobs!
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Ballots were mailed out today! Now would be a great time to share my new video or watch it if you missed it on TV!
#vote #saraforcitycouncil
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Stole away for a couple hours to get into the woods and forage before the seasons over. Let’s call it self-care. #mycology #mushrooms #fungi
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A 5-point plan to start addressing public health and safety downtown! I commend members and for supporting elements of 's letter.
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Marcus nails it again
Did you even hear about this shooting in South Seattle? seattletimes.com/seattle-news/d via
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I’m proud to earn the endorsement of . The oldest (Est. 1897) and largest IBEW local in Washington state, representing 8,000 working men and women. #Saraforcitycouncil #UnionStrong
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Tune in at 7pm to watch the live coverage of 's candidate forum where we will be discussing policy through the lens of our vital cultural industry.
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Honored to be endorsed by whose apprenticeship program has created the pipeline of skilled labor upon which the nation’s aerospace industry depends. Thank you! #Saraforcitycouncil #UnionStrong
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Can't wait to ride the new segment! I staffed Councilmember Conlin's work on the Board and attended countless Northgate Link Extension meetings on its alignment, station locations, etc. Good times!
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ICYMI, here's a link to last night's debate on homelessness. My race starts at about 1:05:30. facebook.com/WeAreInKingCo/
Seattle, King County candidates wrangle over how to address homelessness crisis seattletimes.com/seattle-news/h via
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Join me tonight at 6:30pm as I debate my plans for dealing with the numerous issues related to homelessness and affordable housing, moderated by the team at the The Seattle Times' Project Homeless and hosted by We Are In.
RSVP using the link below.
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Great conversation with , @mspaulasardinas and about my plans for supporting black owned businesses in Seattle. See my website for my full economic recovery plan. saraforcitycouncil.com/economic-recov
#saraforcitycouncil #BlackOwnedBusinesses
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Stop by the National Nordic Museum tonight live and in person for a candidate forum hosted by the and Ballard District Council. Doors open at 6:30pm.
facebook.com/events/2169925
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Looking for something to watch during lunch today? I'll be speaking with The Alliance For Pioneer Square and neighborhood residents & small businesses about current issues impacting Seattle's oldest neighborhood and opportunities for revitalization.
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Honored to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with community leaders and a couple other candidates today! Hosted by the Seniors In Action Foundation @seattlesicf which supports over 500 seniors in the CID.
#mooncakes
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