Hi, Seattle. I'm Bobby Lindsey,
a candidate for Seattle City Council
Position 8.
I've been given two minutes
to introduce myself, so here it is.
I'm from Louisville, Kentucky,
and I moved to Seattle
a little over three years ago
with no friends, no family supporting me.
My only option was to live in my car.
I worked two jobs, showered at the gym,
and actually used a cooler on the back seat,
on my floor's back seat, as a refrigerator.
What I thought would be temporary
lasted 22 months.
No breaks or temporary housing in between.
During that time, I cleared up all my debts,
raised my credit score,
and then I was able to secure housing.
I love to tell that story
because it shows nothing is impossible
with a little determination
and a lot of hard work.
Sometimes we encounter
difficult situations in life
that push us to become
the person we know we're supposed to be.
My situation prepared me for this position.
While homeless, I lived what most fear,
what many discuss, and most try
not to think about.
I have a different perspective
on our city's issues from actual,
on-the-ground, lived experience.
I'm the person we need, Seattle,
and I humbly ask for your support.
Thank you for your time and have a good day.