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-Hello, my name is Julie Kang,
and I'm running for Seattle

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City Council District 5.

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I'm an educator, first-gen
immigrant, and a 30-year

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District 5 resident.

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I came to Seattle and
built my life here.

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I've seen what makes this
city special and how

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far we drifted from it.

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I'm running because Seattle
needs a change in direction,

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to be safe, affordable, and
full of opportunity again.

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That takes leadership that
shows up, listens, takes

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action, and delivers.

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My first priority
is public safety.

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I will enforce the laws
we already have, restore

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police staffing to improve
911 response times,

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and use every appropriate
tool to address

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violence and trafficking.

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I will demand results,
fewer shootings and

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break-ins, less trafficking,
and safer neighborhoods

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and business corridors.

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I'll tackle affordability
by streamlining permitting

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to build housing faster,
support small businesses,

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and bring affordable
grocery stores and

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essential services back to
neighborhoods like Lake City.

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As a civic leader, I have
a track record of stepping

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up to solve problems.

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When immigrant and small
business owners were

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struggling to survive, I
co-founded a community bank

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to offer equitable loans,
and we share our earnings

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with local nonprofits
serving our own neighbors.

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When families became
fearful about ICE activity,

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I worked to protect our
neighbors with information

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and legal resources.

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For 30 years, I've shown up,
listened, and solved problems.

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I'll bring that
leadership to City Hall.

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I'm proud to be endorsed
by the 32nd LD Democrats,

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elected officials, community
leaders, and The Seattle Times.

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District 5 deserves real
solution, not more of the same.

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I'm ready to change the
direction of City Hall, and I'll

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be honored to earn your vote.