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- I'm Julie Kang, and I'm
running to represent District 5

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on the Seattle City Council.

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I'm a 30-year North Seattle
resident, an educator,

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union household member,
civic leader, and a

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first-generation immigrant.

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Throughout my career, I
have focused on making

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systems work for everyone.

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As a co-founder of a
community bank in District 5,

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I expanded access to
capital for small businesses

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and learn the importance
of accountability,

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transparency, and responsible
stewardship of public funds.

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District 5 needs
a leader with practical

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problem-solving experience
who will advocate for

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equitable resources
for our community.

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On the Council, I'll
advance middle housing

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and transit-oriented
development to create

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mixed-income neighborhoods
with walkability,

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infrastructure,
and affordability.

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I'll integrate climate
planning into housing

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and fight for safer access
to parks, transits, schools,

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and businesses.

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I'll strengthen public safety

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through transparent
reporting, coordinated crisis

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response, and measurable
improvements across SPD,

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the CARE team, behavioral
health systems, and community

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partners. To reduce gun
violence, I'll invest in

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in behavioral health, suicide
prevention, youth intervention,

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safe firearm storage education,
and trauma-informed services.

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I'll support small
businesses through public

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safety coordination,
storefront stabilization,

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neighborhood activation,
and investments that

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increase foot traffic and
economic opportunity.

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As your councilmember, I will
always strive to improve the

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lives of working families,
seniors, and immigrants,

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and I'll stand up to threats
from our federal government

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that undermine our city's value.

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

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officials, and community
leaders from across District 5.

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I'm Julie Kang, running
for Seattle City Council

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District 5, and I'll be
honored to earn your vote.