Hi. My name is Kathy Lambert,
and I am the King County Councilmember for District 3,
King County's largest district with rural,
urban, and suburban areas.
And I'm running for reelection.
We are seeing many changes in our communities
happen so fast as we try to come out of this pandemic.
The Eastside is at a crossroads.
Will we cave into partisan politics?
With such a diverse group of voters in this district,
it's important that we continue to elect experienced
and nonpartisan candidates to this seat.
I am endorsed from both sides of the aisle.
We need leaders who will treat everyone fairly
and help us navigate the many financial,
social, and transportation issues we face.
Among my varied endorsements are The Seattle Times,
the Amalgamated Transit Union,
the Eastside Business Alliance,
the King County Police Officers Guild,
and many more.
This position is about bringing local
and regional services to our constituents.
As the daughter of a law enforcement officer,
I understand how important it is
to have safety in our community,
and I'm an advocate for increasing the budget
of our sheriff's department so that we can continue
to provide needed coverage and services.
It is so important that we not cut these budgets,
especially with such rapid population growth
in our district.
Services, response times, and overall safety
would be greatly affected.
To help deal with some of these criminal justice issues,
I brought the first community court.
This program provides services to those in need
instead of jail time.
After the pilot's initial success,
this became a countywide program that has been able
to help so many more people.
For transportation, I have supported metro budgets,
worked on more local options,
and expanded the Snoqualmie Valley Transit
as part of our Metro system.
I believe it is a privilege to serve
and now as your independent leader on the council,
there is still much more work to be done,
and I hope to continue being the voice of our diverse community.
I humbly ask for your support
and your vote on the journey forward.
Thank you.