-For far too long, our voices have been scattered
behind the things that divide us
instead of bringing us together.
For a while, this is the reason I distanced myself
from political issues and know many of you feel the same.
Shaken by the amount of individuals unsheltered
and traumatized by having to physically fight for my rights,
I have decided enough is enough.
I started a business here just last year
and already donated $12,000 back to the community.
By bringing the same approach
into the King County Executive role,
we can begin to make decisions that align more with the issues
that need attending to the most.
As we fall behind on schedules, resolve budget deficits,
and see an increase in crime and housing issues,
and on top of that, facing mental challenges,
we begin to search for hope in leaders and the entities
who promised us change.
We the people deserve a leader
who will make decisions about the community based on people,
not prior engagements or a profit margin.
We need to deeply invest in our housing,
gun reformation, crime, public health,
small business, and education sectors.
This must be accomplished through a coalition
of community efforts and spearheading
by our elected officials in integrity and truth.
We need to bridge the gap between elected officials
and the community
so that the identity between the two becomes one and the same.
And how does this happen?
By coming together to allow our voices to be amplified
throughout the county for the world to hear,
to create a standard of what leadership should look like,
not just on a local level,
but on an international platform as a paradigm
of what change represents in a community
who is dedicated to making it happen.
If you ever questioned the importance of your vote,
now is the time to take a step
and contribute towards a change that depends on you.
Within a few weeks,
we have the chance to put the odds back in our favor.
King County counts. Count us in. Can we count on you?
Thank you.