-Hi, there.
I'm Ry Armstrong, and I'm running in District 3.
I am running to be the first non-binary councilmember
on the Seattle City Council
to represent our historic arts district,
the diverse LGBTQ+ community,
and all constituents in District 3.
Our campaign is building momentum to keep Seattle
as progressive as we can, with a focus on shelter,
safety, and sustainability.
Together, we will establish a universal right to shelter,
pass robust renter protections and rent control,
work to reform our strained policing system, in partnership
with the BIPOC community, in building specific alternatives
to those more traditional response models,
and create America's first carbon-free city by 2030.
I believe that we get more done for the city and its residents
when we put aside divisive rhetoric,
and work together toward a common goal.
Inspired by the work of Sen. Sanders,
I identify as a pragmatic Democratic Socialist,
and believe that I'm the most progressive candidate
running for this seat.
Furthermore, as a lifetime Sierra Club member
and activist with Extinction Rebellion,
Seattle will never have a stronger advocate
for protecting our environment
and battling the impacts of climate change.
Our campaign is proudly endorsed
by the King County Young Democrats,
the Seattle Green Party, and the Green Party of Washington.
I'm honored that our race has the backing of these groups
and so many others.
As a third-generation union worker and member of two locals,
I am deeply committed to go beyond business as usual,
and fight as a warrior for the labor movement
of the working people of Seattle.
We can do more to lift up wages and worker protections
while also focusing on economic recovery.
These are the values I will bring to the council
when elected.
It would be a great privilege to earn your vote and support
throughout our people-oriented campaign
to create actionable change in our community.