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-My name is Phyllis Porter,
and I am running for Seattle City Council,
District 2 because I have lived through
too many of the crises
that the people of Seattle
are now facing and intimately understand
why we need a representative
who has lived the same experiences
of those they are hoping to represent
at city hall.
Seattle needs a responsive,
representative leader
who will get things done at city hall.
As Seattle continues to buckle
under the pressure of so many
different crises, it is more important than ever
that we seek practical solutions,
not just platitudes.
From the Chinatown-International District
to Rainier Beach, people are at risk
of losing their communities.
As a renter, I've experienced
astronomical rent increases
that have made staying here
harder and harder.
One of the most important things
we can do is to keep people in the homes
they currently live in and provide more relief
to their increasing costs.
Our unsheltered crises need smart solutions
that prioritize keeping people
in their homes and mental health services.
We need to be better stewards
of our resources, prioritizing,
finding new, progressive revenues streams
to build more housing right here in District 2
and have places to immediately house those
who need it.
I decided to take up cycling
and began to see the city in ways
I've never seen it before.
My eyes opened to the dangers
of south Seattle streets,
especially Rainier Avenue.
South Seattle residents
have experienced far too many casualties
on our district's main arterial,
and they happen here more than anywhere
in the city.
Transportation access
is an equity issue we need to prioritize.
Representative leadership means
electing people who have lived through
the experiences of those they serve.
I want to go to city hall to be
a responsive voice to the community
and implement smart policies
that help those who need it most.
My perseverance and lived experience
will help make our community
a better place for everyone.
I would be honored to earn your vote
so that we can make District 2
work for all of us.
I would appreciate your vote on August 6th.