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Candidates for City of Seattle, Council Position 8

Candidates for City of Seattle, Council Position 8

10/15/20244:30

Welcome to the 2024 Seattle General Election Video Voters' Guide, your chance to hear directly from the participants appearing on the November 5 General Election ballot. Each of the statements is up to two minutes long and unedited. The candidates appear on your screen in the same order as they will on the ballot. This video includes statements from candidates running for City of Seattle, Council Position 8.

Learn more about the candidates by reading their Candidate Introductions. All Seattle candidates were invited to submit a voluntary 200-word Candidate Introduction, photo, contact information, and whether or not they accept Democracy Vouchers. Introductions are available in 18 languages. Learn more at seattle.gov/democracyvoucher.

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