-My name is Shane Macomber, and I'm your candidate
for Seattle City Council in District 5.
I moved to North Seattle at 18, and found a community
in local businesses like Cranium Cafe
and the Greenwood Market.
These and other spots have been replaced
with corporate chains, which suppress our wages
while giving nothing back to the neighborhoods.
-As a Payee coordinator and a realtor,
I support people navigating systems
which do not work in their favor.
-I have the insight into programs that will actually
improve our housing, bring down cost of living,
and make Seattle a place where everyone is welcome.
That's my vision -- a Seattle for all.
Addressing affordability will require developing for density,
which is responsible fiscal policy.
We need to fully fund and empower
our social housing authority
to expand the amount of available housing
in the city, which will protect residents
from skyrocketing home prices and predatory rent increases.
Expanding reliable and accessible transit
is vital for District 5.
Our residents need public transit,
and I will be a champion of a transit system
which everyone can rely on.
Many emergencies do not need the response
of an armed officer.
Being in distress shouldn't have the same response
as committing a crime.
By adopting an independent social services task force,
we can better support our residents and police
by tailoring our responses
to those best trained to provide them.
I will be a tireless advocate for such an initiative,
which will help our residents know
they are protected and respected.
District 5 deserves to be fully included in Seattle
as we plan for the future.
It's time for an advocate who's going to make sure
our city keeps its promises.
It's time for responsible fiscal policy,
accessible transit, and being protected and respected.
It's time for a Seattle for all.
Vote for Shane Macomber
for Seattle City Council District 5.
Learn more at shaneforseattle.com.
Thank you.