-I'm Claudia Balducci,
and I am running for King County Executive
because I believe now more than ever
that local government must work for the people we serve.
This moment requires proven leadership and action.
We must make our communities affordable, safe,
welcoming, and sustainable.
And we must defend our rights against attacks
from the Trump administration.
I'll bring an unmatched record of experience and results
to the job of King County Executive.
I come from a family of public servants
and have been one myself for 25 years.
I've worked as a line staffer
and as the director of a large county department.
I served as mayor of the city of Bellevue,
and I'm currently a King County Council member.
I chaired the county council for three years
during the COVID-19 pandemic,
leading us through one of the most challenging times
in recent history.
I'm the only candidate in this race
who has delivered on housing
and emergency shelter with wraparound care,
putting thousands of roofs over the heads of seniors,
working families, and our most vulnerable neighbors.
As the only candidate with direct public safety experience,
I know what it takes to protect the public,
reduce gun violence, support survivors of assault and abuse,
and restore lives harmed by addiction and other crises.
I'm a regional champion for
transit, road safety, and trails,
and I've taken on and overcome well-funded
opposition to bring light rail to East King County.
For decades, I've fought to protect our climate,
clean air and water, habitat, parks, and open space.
Because of my experience,
I'm the only candidate endorsed by a broad coalition
of business, labor, democratic organizations,
and local, state, and federal elected officials.
I'll bring my experience as a lawyer
and my commitment to justice
to fight Trump administration overreach,
safeguarding our values and our people.
And I'll be the first woman and mom elected county executive
at a time when attacks continue on gender identity
and reproductive rights.
As executive, I will work tirelessly for you,
our families, and our communities.
I humbly ask for your vote.