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-Hi, I'm Peter Kwon.
I've lived in King County for over 35 years.
For the past decade,
I have served the people of SeaTac on the City Council.
Now I'm running for King County Council District 5.
I don't just talk about problems, I solve them.
I have the experience and track record to prove it.
If you want real leadership that delivers positive change
for you and your neighbors, I hope I have your vote.
A recent audit showed King County has
very serious financial problems.
I've faced this challenge before.
When I first took office, SeaTac had a huge budget deficit.
Instead of raising taxes,
I combed through every budget item.
I found savings of 40%.
Simple things like switching the city's
printing services to a local family business
saved money.
That helped turn the budget deficit around
into a $2.5 million surplus.
Without raising tax rates,
we improved police response time by over 40%
and increased funding for human services by nearly 92%.
We built over 2,000 affordable housing units
near light rail stations
so working families can get to work.
King County has real strengths and real challenges.
We need smarter budgeting, not more taxes.
I'll push for fiscal accountability and transparency
so that taxpayers know their money is improving their lives.
I'll bring that same community-first leadership
I've led in SeaTac,
like launching home child care services
and secure mailbox programs.
Let's build a King County that's safer, fairer,
and stronger for everyone.
Please vote for Peter Kwon.
Thank you.
-Hi, I'm Steffanie Fain,
and I'm running to be your next King County Council member
for District 5.
South King County deserves strong leadership
that delivers real results.
For too long,
our community has been overlooked
when it comes to resources and support.
I'm running for King County Council to prioritize our needs,
hold down everyday costs, strengthen public safety,
build more housing, and improve access
to mental health and addiction treatment services.
We are all tired of broken systems and empty promises.
As an attorney, public school mom and PTSA member,
and president of the Harborview Board of Trustees,
I've spent my career bringing people together
to solve problems.
I know how to get resources where they're needed
and will hold leaders accountable to deliver results.
That's the kind of experience and urgency
South King County needs right now.
As the only Democrat and only candidate in this race
who has successfully led a regional governing body,
I'm proud to be endorsed by Congressman Adam Smith,
King County Executive Shannon Braddock,
all six District 5 mayors, the Seattle Times,
the King County Democrats and 47th L.D. Democrats,
and a broad coalition of labor unions, business leaders,
first responders and community advocates
who trust me to make real progress on affordability,
safety and homelessness.
My husband and I live here with our two sons
and extended family nearby.
I also coach youth basketball, serve on nonprofit boards,
and volunteer with neighbors
to strengthen South King County from the ground up.
This is our home, and I'm committed to building a safer,
more affordable future for all of us.
I'd be honored to earn your vote.