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I was raised by a single mom—a former teacher—when a one-income family wasn’t automatically priced out of our city. As Katie and I raise our daughters today, we know, like many other young families, that a job loss or illness could force us to leave the city we love.

 

We want to be part of a Seattle that welcomes working people, young families, low-income workers, and seniors to enjoy our outstanding neighborhoods and quality of life. To make that Seattle a reality, we need leadership in City Hall that can unite us around shared values and vision.

 

I offer unmatched experience building coalitions that deliver positive, progressive change. As an urban planner and transportation non-profit director, the results of my work are visible in District 4: three light-rail stations opening soon, expanded Metro transit, low-income fares for seniors, students, and working families, pedestrian and bike protections providing safer routes to schools and jobs.

 

I am proud to have helped negotiate the recent statewide package that will finish 520 replacement—easing the commute for thousands of NE Seattle families— and provide a 2016 vote to expand light-rail. 

 

The strong endorsements I have received reflect my commitment to the issues we face in our neighborhoods, and across Seattle:

 

Improving Affordability can be achieved by increasing housing supply and stabilizing rents. I’ll apply my planning experience to target new and affordable housing near our light-rail stations, along transit lines, and urban villages like the U District where we need quality housing, and more options for students and families.

 

Income inequality threatens the diversity and vitality of our city. Many unions that led the successful $15 minimum wage effort have endorsed my campaign. I’ll bring real focus to gender and racial biases in pay and opportunity.

 

Excellent neighborhood schools are a high priority for every family. As enrollment grows, the city must coordinate with the district to reduce overcrowding, support after-school activities, and make it easier for kids to walk and bike to school.

 

Public Safety is essential. We need more neighborhood-based police officers, faster response times, and improved public trust in our police.

 

I’m rated “Outstanding” by the Municipal League and am proudly endorsed by Seattle Times, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Rep. Jessyn Farrell, Sharon Maeda, IAM 751, ATU 587, SEIU 925, UFCW 21, Teachers Local 1789, Sierra Club, WA Conservation Voters, Cascade Bicycle Club, and hundreds of our neighbors.

For more information:

1037 NE 65TH ST. #141
SEATTLE, WA 98115

rob@rob4seattle.com
www.rob4seattle.com

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Seattle is becoming too expensive for too many people. The only renter and gay candidate running in this election, with a daughter in Seattle Public Schools, I experience this increasing unaffordability, and know that, together, we can turn this trend around. I’m running for city council to bring bold ideas to do just that, and would appreciate your vote.

 

I bring experience connecting homeless youth to shelter and services while working for Planned Parenthood; effectively protecting worker benefits as a UFCW bargaining committee member; serving on the Executive Board of the Democratic Party – helping elect progressive candidates across our region; and am the only candidate in this race with experience overseeing taxpayer dollars as a member of the Parks Levy Oversight Committee. As your council member, I will bring this effective, progressive approach to City Council, working to enact policies that will benefit all residents of the city (especially in our neighborhoods). 

 

An affordable city: I will reach out and work with you on land use decisions, with a commitment to eliminating displacement, ensuring meaningful investments in affordable housing for working families. I’ll propose progressive revenue options geared at reducing our city’s reliance on regressive taxes and flat fees to fund needed services.

 

A safe city: Having minimal patrol officers in our district has invited increases in property crime. I will be your voice to ensure the city is serious about public safety, including hiring more police officers, and hiring them from within our communities. 

 

A livable city: I have a successful track record protecting neighborhood parks and increasing investment in community centers. I will translate this into being your effective advocate for safe, walkable neighborhoods that are welcoming to all ages and abilities.

 

A homegrown economy: I will work to ensure that our education dollars include funding for apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, helping to build a ladder out of poverty, and creating a local workforce to build our city’s infrastructure.  

 

Seattle is a great city. As your council member, I will collaborate with willing elected officials to pass progressive policies, while partnering with you on what our growth will look like, keeping Seattle great! I am proudly endorsed by The Stranger, Transit Rider’s Union, Speaker Frank Chopp, Reps. Brady Walkinshaw & Gerry Pollet, NARAL, Equal Rights Washington, Sharon Lee, Danni Askini, Cheryl Stumbo, 46th District & King County Young Democrats, and many others. I ask for your vote.

For more information:

2518 S BRANDON COURT
SEATTLE, WA 98108
(206) 753-9449
michaelmaddux2015@gmail.com
www.michaelmaddux.com

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