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Every neighborhood deserves well-maintained streets and sidewalks, open space, youth and senior programming, and high-quality police and fire protection. I’ve fought for this fairness my entire life, including my 17 years as a Legislative Aide to Councilmember Nick Licata. Before that, I worked as a community organizer – making sure City Hall was listening and being fair.

 

Only the top 5% of Seattle area earners have seen their wages rebound to prerecession levels. We need more policies to keep Seattle from becoming a place for only the wealthy. Policies like the ones I've worked on with others: paid sick leave for the 190,000 workers without it, the pilot version of LEAD - the award-winning pre-arrest diversion program, and regulations to ensure tenants don’t live in unsafe buildings.

 

I’ve worked for our community, helping make the South Park Library possible, securing replacement housing for low income High Point residents, and keeping kids safe with more school zone enforcement. 

 

As your Councilmember I'll champion transit expansion and pedestrian safety; cut congestion from long commutes by ensuring development includes truly affordable housing, so our workforce can live here. I'll work to approve development impact fees to fund our transportation infrastructure. I'll watchdog the enforcement of our labor laws to ensure that everyone benefits and businesses have a level playing field. I’ll work for transparent, accountable policing that is fair.

 

Seattle PI reporter Joel Connelly said “Herbold has likely forgotten more about Council operations than some members will ever learn.” The Stranger said “Virtually anything progressive passed in our city has Lisa Herbold’s fingerprints on it… she’s encyclopedic on every policy from protecting tenants and helping the poor to serving the homeless and balancing the budget.”

 

I’m the only candidate in the race endorsed by King County Democrats, King County Labor Council, King County Young Democrats, The Stranger, City Attorney Pete Holmes, Councilmember Nick Licata, State Senator Pramila Jayapal, SEIU 6 and 775NW, PTE 17, Ironworkers 86, UFCW 21, American Federation of Teachers WA.

 

Unlike my opponent, I’m NOT funded by powerful developers, landlords and downtown business interests. They have enough power at City Hall.

 

I’ve lived in District 1 for 15 years. My daughter lives here with her family, and her two kids attend Sanislo Elementary. My family, including my husband Bob’s two girls, all enjoy the great parks and small businesses that flourish here.

 

I hope that I’ve earned your vote.

For more information:

2518 S. BRANDON CT.
SEATLE, WA 98108
(210) 920-5472
LISA@DISTRICT1FORHERBOLD.COM
www.DISTRICT1FORHERBOLD.COM

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With your vote I’ll be a focused, dedicated voice for West Seattle, South Park and all of our great neighborhoods. Our district, and the families who live here, need and deserve a council member committed to addressing our priorities and reflecting our values. 

 

My family, career and community service is rooted here in District One. I’m the proud mom of three Seattle Public School students. I’ve served on the boards of WestSide Baby and the West Seattle Food Bank and volunteered in our schools. Professionally, I serve as Chief of Staff to County Councilmember Joe McDermott—addressing local issues from transportation to human services.

 

I am the only candidate endorsed by the civic and progressive leadership of West Seattle, including County Executive Dow Constantine, retiring City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen, County Councilmember Joe McDermott and State Representatives Eileen Cody and Joe Fitzgibbon. I’m endorsed by: 34^th LD Democrats; unions including SEIU 1199, Plumbers and Pipefitters 32, Laborers 242; NARAL Pro Choice Washington; National Women’s Political Caucus; Equal Rights Washington; environmental leaders. I’m the candidate with the highest Municipal League rating.

 

Mobility and transportation are the overriding challenges facing our communities and will be the focus of my work. At the County, I’ve worked to expand RapidRide and Metro, and fund the popular Water Taxi. I’m committed to delivering light rail to West Seattle and a 2016 vote to make this a reality. I’ll press for road and bridge funding that improves safety and eases congestion.

 

Quality neighborhood schools are critical to student achievement and help define a great city. I’ll be the only council member with kids in our public schools, an important perspective missing on the Council as Seattle continues investing in safe routes to school, health care and nutritional programs, and early learning programs that prepare kids for success.

 

Affordable new housing that compliments the character of our neighborhoods is essential. By focusing construction in and around multi-family zones, along transit routes and where light rail will be developed, we can be a welcoming home for seniors, young people, low income families, and working people of all ages.

 

I am excited to serve you—my neighbors—on the City Council.  To make progress on our unique local challenges we need leaders committed to our communities, not a narrow political agenda. My track record is rooted in building effective coalitions that get results. I’d be honored to earn your vote!

For more information:

4701 SW ADMIRAL WAY, #291
SEATTLE, WA 98116
(206) 682-7328
shannonbraddockford1@gmail.com
www.ShannonForD1.com

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