-Hello. I'm Maren Costa.
I've lived in District 1 for 20 years,
and Seattle for 33 years.
I've been a cashier, a waitress, founded a non-profit here.
I've also been a senior leader in the tech industry
for 25 years, where I've led big teams,
managed million-dollar budgets, and built bridges
between competing teams to get stuff done.
A few years ago, I made a choice
to put my entire career on the line
to do what was right.
In 2020, Amazon put warehouse workers in unsafe conditions,
and was failing to act on climate change.
As a dedicated employee and a mom,
I wanted Amazon to do better.
I led thousands of my co-workers to take an unprecedented stand.
I outlined a plan to win,
did the work, and delivered results.
Our actions led to Amazon's Climate Pledge,
the $10 billion Bezos Earth Fund,
and increased worker safety.
Now, I want to help District 1 and Seattle
rise to the challenges of our time.
I'm running because we need leaders
who have the proven ability to bring people together,
build trust, and deliver concrete results.
Immediately, we need to increase stable housing
and coordinate with regional partners
to ensure that those experiencing homelessness
have paths to individualized resources.
We need to feel safe in our neighborhoods and parks.
We can have police and alternative response,
lead with compassion and refuse to tolerate harmful behavior,
and tackle poverty, mental illness,
and addiction so that crime decreases.
Climate change is here, and we aren't ready.
With new federal funding,
I will help lead our city to reduce emissions
and protect residents from heat waves,
smoke, and flooding.
My vision for Seattle
is to establish holistic public safety,
end homelessness, and usher in the new green economy.
Together, we can build a safe, equitable,
sustainable city for all.
I would be honored to earn your vote.