Emerging from this pandemic,
we have an opportunity to come together
to roll up our sleeves and build a stronger,
more equitable Seattle.
I'm Teresa Mosqueda,
and I've dedicated my career
to building coalitions
and getting results
by bringing together diverse perspectives
and passing progressive policies
that challenge the status quo.
In my first term here at Seattle City Council,
with your help,
we passed progressive policies
to make Seattle more equitable and just.
I led the coalition and passed
the JumpStart progressive revenue proposal
to bring in over $214 million a year
for investments in housing
and small businesses,
in equitable development,
and Green New Deal priorities.
I passed wage and leave standards
for app-based drivers,
made sure that our hotel workers
had healthcare
and workplace protections and, during COVID,
made sure that our grocery workers
had hazard pay.
I led on the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights
that is now a national model
for other cities,
and we addressed the climate crisis
by passing energy-efficiency standards
for city buildings
and funding more housing
within the city of Seattle.
In the wake of COVID, I hope to continue
to do this important work
with your support.
I hope to return to council with your vote
and make sure that we can continue
to invest in workers and small businesses,
address environmental crisis,
as well as make sure
that we're addressing the health
and stability for all Seattleites.
I will fight for more affordable housing
across our city,
for police accountability,
and upstream investments,
making sure that we invest
in homeless-prevention strategies
and ensure that workers and small businesses
have the support they need
for a more equitable Seattle post-COVID.
I hope you'll join me
and support my campaign for reelection.
Please join individuals
like Rep. Jayapal,
Attorney General Bob Ferguson,
labor unions from across this county,
including SEIU, Teamsters, UFCW,
so many environmental justice groups
like the Sierra Club
and Washington Conservation Voters
and folks fighting for women's rights,
LGBT rights, and healthcare justice.
It's been an honor to serve you.