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Kristina Walker
@walker4tacoma
Current Tacoma City Councilmember, Candidate for Reelection: Tacoma City Council Position 8
Tacoma, WAJoined March 2019
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We're celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth in Tacoma! I’m so grateful to all of the women who power our city each and every day.
Women have shaped our community for the better – and now, we’re fighting to build a brighter future for us all.
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At tonight's #TacCouncil mtg., Mayor Victoria Woodard proclaimed March as #WomensHistoryMonth in #Tacoma. Mayor Woodards along with the City Council celebrated our city staff and @MyTPU staff, along with all the amazing women who work tirelessly to make our city better each day.
Endorsement update: I’ve been endorsed by State Senators T’wina Nobles and Yasmin Trudeau, along with dozens of local leaders in Tacoma and Pierce County! Check out our full list of endorsements here:
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The climate crisis affects our health, our economy, and our planet – we need action now. That’s why I’m fighting to implement Tacoma’s Climate Action Plan, lower our greenhouse gas emissions, and set us on the path to net-zero emissions!
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Investing in our community is the only way to improve public safety for all Tacomans. I am committed to making sure the police force is fully-staffed and alternative response units have the resources to succeed so that we can restore Tacoma as a safe community. Let’s get it done.
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We’re also partnering with the Tacoma Fire Department to build a Behavioral Health Crisis Response Team – a unit responding to 911 calls from those in mental health crises. People in crisis deserve trained mental health professionals to help meet their needs.
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We need community & crisis response teams to lead our community as first responders to nonviolent, noncriminal emergencies. I am proud to share that we are making progress on this front by investing in Community Service Officers & freeing up police to focus on urgent crime.
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I believe we must take a more holistic approach to public safety. We can’t expect police to tackle increasing violent crime while simultaneously being social workers and mental health counselors. We need more resources to free up officers so they can do their job.
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Last night’s #StateOfTheCity made it clear that Tacoma must address the urgent problem of crime in our city with new public safety solutions. We have a lot of work to do – and I’m eager to work alongside Mayor to answer this call to action.
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I’m honored to be endorsed by Mayor Victoria Woodards! I’m so proud of the work we’ve done over the past few years – and I can’t wait to keep fighting for a better Tacoma alongside Mayor Woodards!
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Budgets are a reflection of our values. Our city’s new budget invests in working families and will address housing, transportation, and public safety. Let’s keep working to move Tacoma forward!
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Check out this segment with Deputy Mayor Kristina Walker of our weekly video series highlighting the perspectives of our #TacCouncil Members on our 2023-24 Biennial Budget. Public safety & affordable housing form the core of the budget, enhancing #Tacoma’s livability.
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We’ve already made so much progress over the past few years, but we still have a lot of work to do.
I’m ready to put in the work and fight for a better Tacoma – and I need you with me in this fight. Join our campaign today:
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No matter where you live, you deserve access to clean water to drink and air to breathe. That’s why I fought to improve the quality of the air we breathe, strengthen environmental protections in the Port, and invest $17 million to combat climate change.
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As a mom, I know public safety is a top priority. Only by expanding community programs & investing in people will we improve public safety for everyone. I’m working to implement our crime plan, ensure the police force is fully-staffed, and invest in alternative response units.
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I’ve championed efforts to expand affordable housing. I’ve fought to:
✅ Address racial disparities in home ownership
✅ Expand shelter options
✅ Increase safe parking
✅ Build the affordable housing trust fund
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In my first term, I’ve worked hard to create opportunity, close equity gaps, and address racial disparities. I’m focused on supporting and empowering Tacoma's youth, expanding economic opportunity, improving multimodal transportation and protecting access to green spaces for all.
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I’m a mother of two elementary school-aged kids who first ran for office to improve public safety, expand transportation, address climate change, and improve Tacoma for future generations.
Now I’m working for all of us on the City Council.
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It’s official: I’m running for reelection to the City Council!
I’ve had the honor of serving as a City Councilmember and the Deputy Mayor of Tacoma. Now I’m ready to keep fighting for public safety, affordable housing, and climate action. Let’s get to work!
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Whether we have the space to move more & more people as cities grow, plus room for all the OTHER important things that make streets & cities great, depends ENTIRELY on HOW we choose to move. And how design makes better choices easier or harder. HT
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We're gathering @the_pioneerco in #Tacoma tomorrow night (7-10pm) to watch the election results and celebrate. All are welcome, kid-friendly. Join me!
facebook.com/events/5428195
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Hey YOU! Have you voted yet?? You have until November 5 to make your voice heard and speak up on ballot. Check out our endorsements, help elect bike friendly advocates into office, and protect Washington state's transportation system.
bit.ly/2n0V6IR
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Take a short survey about walkability in Pierce County & be entered to win a $50 gift card to a local business of your choice. surveymonkey.com/r/89PKKJ9
This information will help walkability advocates from across Pierce County build a case for improving pedestrian safety for all!
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Vote NO on I-976! It's a hugely harmful initiative for Washington state that would gut funding for crucial projects and maintenance
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A stirring endorsement for NO on 976 from @CascadeBicycle and @WAbikes!
"Initiative-976 would have a detrimental impact on funding that goes towards safe, comfortable routes for kids to get to and from school and projects that increase safety and accessibility for people...
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Come and hang out with us tomorrow with hot cocoa and FREE BIKE LIGHTS! 🚲🔦
A huge THANK YOU to for sponsoring this year and #RedElmCafe for hosting!
Details: facebook.com/events/9497540
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Thanks for having me! Great to hear from our local teachers!
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Another Tacoma City Council candidate, Kristina Walker @walker4tacoma, joins has joined us. Thank you 
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Oct. 26 is Clean Up #Tacoma Day. Volunteer with your local Neighborhood Council to help make your neighborhood litter-free. We provide the litter trash bags & gloves – all you have to do is show up! #pickituptacoma #keeptacomaclean cityoftacoma.org/neighborhoodco.
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So honored to be endorsed by . So much work to do--ready to dive in with this great partner! #equalrights #Tacoma
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“a local transportation visionary who works every day to make Tacoma easier to get around”
“The Central Tacoma resident is the 253’s go-to advocate for creative transportation solutions.”
Congrats Kristina ! Well-deserved!
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Hi, just a friendly reminder that I-976 is a terrible choice for Washington State!
#VoteNo976 #NoOn976
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Our 2019 endorsements are LIVE! Check out who we've endorsed in your district and get ready to vote in November!
bit.ly/2n0V6IR
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FREE seminar on local planning coming up on Thursday, Oct. 10 in downtown #Tacoma. Special thanks to our event partners, and . Learn how and why things happen in your town & how to effect change. All welcome. Please repost. bit.ly/2n9AWw7
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"Even in a country numb to the daily toll of gun violence, the pace of mass death struck deep."
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A better federal policy would be to invest more in climate-friendly transportation options like transit, walking, & biking, and to stop stacking the deck so that communities have to choose between easy highway money or an uphill slog for transit cash. bit.ly/2M87HSG
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Exciting news and another reason to be proud of our community! Metro Parks Tacoma wins National Gold Medal Award and earns accreditation.
Learn more at metroparkstacoma.org/goldmedal
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It's #PARKingDay! The annual event that turns parking spaces into parks in #downtowntacoma. We're here from 10-2. One of my favorite days of the year with ! #rethinkpublicspace
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The Bike Helmet Giveaway for youth and adults is happening now! Stop into People's or Eastside Community Centers to pick up a free bicycle helmet, courtesy of the Hurry, supplies are limited!
Learn more at: bit.ly/2L09IBj
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“We’re going to make Tacoma the most bike friendly city!” - leads a group of riders at #DowntowntoDefiance open streets event
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Imagine Downtown Tacoma with mini parklets on Pacific Ave. Check out last year's Park(ing) Day and join us on September 20th for all the fun!
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Volunteering at #DowntownToDefiance and a little girl just asked me why we can’t close the road more often so she can bike in it. I hope she asks every adult this, and runs for office some day.
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Thanks for having us, District 4! Thanks for showing up to doorbell, families! Love having these kids on the campaign trail:
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