-Hello, my name is Jeanie Chunn,
she/her pronouns.
I'm running for Seattle City Council in District 2.
I'm running for this position because in these times,
we need a council-member who listens to our diverse community
fights tirelessly to represent their needs,
and is unbought by special interests.
We are living in a city with upside down tax rates
that favor the rich.
A police force with no accountability.
An administration
that continuously sweeps our unhoused community.
I decided to run so we can have someone on the council
who is willing to dismantle systems that do not serve us
and follow through on the progressive values we preach.
As a longtime community advocate,
I know that the challenges facing our neighborhoods --
affordable housing, homelessness, public safety,
and environmental justice they require practical solutions
and bold leadership.
My advocacy has helped pass many policies,
including JumpStart Seattle,
PayUp legislation, free outdoor permits for restaurants,
capping delivery fees,
and the elimination of the subminimum wage
for tipped workers in Washington, D.C.
and the state of Michigan.
And federally, I secured $28.6 billion in federal funding
for independent restaurants nationwide.
My policy successes have shown
that I can make real change happen,
and I want to do this for our district on a daily basis.
I'm committed to affordable housing,
policies that prioritize people over profits,
keeping our streets safe through evidence based,
community driven solutions,
and strengthening our local economy
by supporting small businesses
and creating job opportunities that pay living wages.
We have the opportunity to make real change in Seattle
and break from the current administration's corporate agenda.
Instead of wasting resources criminalizing poverty,
we can force corporations to pay their taxes,
divest from fossil fuels,
and build an economy of care and compassion.
These are the changes that will actually make our city safer,
more equitable, and environmentally sustainable.
I'm asking for your vote to build a Seattle
where everyone matters and everyone thrives.
Together there is nothing we cannot do.
Let's create a city that's affordable, accountable,
and welcoming for all.