-I am a pragmatic uniter who believes in
standing up for what's right.
With empathy and accountability, I believe in building together
true community-centric relationships.
My lived experiences continue to inform me
on how this translates into meaningful policy.
As one formerly unhoused, and who lives
and works alongside those who face the same struggles,
especially when it comes to housing affordability,
availability, and accessibility,
I will use this office to fund the mandate
for social housing by Seattle voters.
I rely on public transit and walking.
I know how important it is to expand safe and accessible,
multi-modal transportation,
and build safe walkways and bike lanes.
And I will continue to listen to my community
while working with city staff
to find the path forward for all of us.
As a Black man from a Nigerian immigrant background,
I understand that community safety means
that we all must feel safe,
including that we must find alternatives to policing
that are evidence-based and rooted in
community responsibility and resilience.
We cannot keep doing the same old things
and hoping for a different outcome.
This is not only physically irresponsible,
it is morally harmful.
Seattle can do, and must do, better.
I am HIV positive,
and I have been fighting for dignified health care
and health equity as a professional
and an activist in ways I wish I and my neighbors had.
I am an LGBTQ individual who is active in LGBTQ+ rights,
especially for BIPOC individuals.
As such, I am a lifelong advocate for the safety
and sense of belonging that we all inherently deserve.
I march and I also walk the walk.
I hope to earn your vote to serve you
as District 3's next city councilmember.