My name is Kenneth Wilson,
and I'm running
for Seattle City Council eight.
I'm a licensed, bridge-structural engineer
with 30 years' experience
working on transportation
and infrastructure projects
and own a small business since 2005.
I completed my Master's Degree
in Civil Engineering at UW.
And I'm a proud resident of Seattle
for over 28 years.
Having lived in West Seattle
and now in the Wallingford, Green Lake neighborhood
with my wife and two daughters,
I have a strong appreciation
for the city's many distinct neighborhoods.
This past year
has taught me important lessons
and is the reason I am running.
It reminded me of the value of family.
It showed me once again
the ingenuity of American science
and manufacturing, with Ford and GE
quickly switching to medical devices,
while our scientists were first
to produce mass testing
and viable vaccines.
Unfortunately, it also
demonstrated to me
that our incumbent representatives
do not hold our interests and needs first,
instead, often focusing on political projects.
We need a better council.
Our council failed us
with homeless, our infrastructure,
including cutting the West Seattle access
and our safety.
I will not defund our police
and instead promise to support and work
with them to better serve Seattle.
Our city is an old, mature city
and the infrastructure
needs to be updated and upgraded.
This includes power, utility system,
sewer mains, water,
and our city's bridges and roads.
West Seattle access must be restored
and opened now, not in 2022.
We've analyzed it. We understand it better
and there are usage opportunities.
We need homeless solutions
that are not just temporary shelter,
but real actions
that correct addictions and mental problems,
such as an 18-to-24-month transition housing
with social services.
As your council member,
it's my intention to build on our strengths,
restore rational decisions,
and do a sure progress follow-up.
I have the ability,
energy, and expertise to restore Seattle
to the city we want.
I would appreciate your vote.