-Donald Trump has fundamentally changed
Seattle's political landscape,
and the stakes could not be higher.
Across the country, he's targeting cities like ours,
attacking our most vulnerable residents,
our climate protections, our schools, and our way of life.
The choice in this race is clear.
This election is about protecting our city
against an external threat,
and I've proven I can take on tough fights and win them.
Just think about Seattle four years ago.
Playfields weren't safe for kids.
Downtown was dead, and public spaces from Ballard
to Rainier Beach were covered in needles and tents.
I stepped up and forced action.
I reversed years of police staffing losses.
But public safety is not just about hiring more cops.
I put treatment at the center of the city's agenda
because I know firsthand what recovery means.
And I'm not going to watch people die on our streets.
I took on entrenched interests to bring workforce housing
to the stadium district
and to fix our broken permitting system.
All to lower the cost of housing construction.
I won't let Trump destroy our city,
and I won't settle for the status quo either.
Over half a billion dollars of housing funds
are sitting unused.
So I'm pushing the Office of Housing
to bring homes online faster.
We've provided new tools to improve public safety,
but there's still too much crime and gun violence.
So I pushed the mayor's office,
SPD and every city department to deliver results, not excuses.
Now is not the time for an inexperienced leader.
My opponent brings promises,
but we can't afford on-the-job training
when everything we care about is on the line.
What Seattle needs is a fighter, not complacency.
That's the choice.
Business as usual or real leadership
that can stand up to Trump
and make progress on our greatest challenges.
That's why I'm endorsed by "The Seattle Times,"
firefighters, building trades unions,
and Democratic leaders.
I'm Sara Nelson, and I've got your back.