-Hello, Seattle. I'm Tanya Woo, your city councilmember,
neighborhood restaurant owner, and community advocate.
I grew up on Beacon Hill and now live in Rainier Beach.
Seattle is my hometown, and my roots run deep here.
Serving as your citywide councilmember,
I've tackled our toughest issues head on.
I've organized community safety teams
to address public safety issues,
and converted the historic Louisa Hotel
into workforce housing to combat gentrification and displacement.
I've championed government accountability
and helped unsheltered neighbors in crisis.
Seattle is at a crossroads. For too long,
regional leaders have relied on failed approaches
to homelessness and public safety.
These broken promises hurt marginalized communities
the most, and we can do better.
But it requires leadership that prioritizes what really works.
As we are transitioning and finding our new identity,
there are three priorities
that remain crystal clear -- public safety,
homelessness, and affordability.
First, we need to create safer communities for people.
Every neighborhood has a different need for safety.
We had to be very intentional about the right response
to the right situation,
and we must fully staff our first responders
and support common sense reforms to ensure timely
and effective emergency responses.
Second, we need to invest in what truly works
to address homelessness.
We need more resources that include addiction treatment,
crisis intervention,
and programs that bring people inside.
With a fentanyl crisis growing,
we can't afford to continue strategies that aren't working.
Third, we must address the rising cost of living.
With my experience in developing affordable housing,
I'm working on creative solutions
to ensure Seattle remains within reach for everyone.
I'm committed to delivering compassionate results
and focusing on what really matters.
I'm Tanya Woo,
and I'm asking for your vote to keep Seattle a safe,
affordable, and compassionate place to live.