Track Feb. 14 special election results across Washington state. [23], Both Gonzlez and Harrell were on the city council at the time. Seattles mayor plays a critical role in setting the narrative and sending a clear message to the Apply today! width: 100%; Gonzlez and Harrell differed on zoning rules and their approach to encampments. Under the program, residents can give some or all vouchers to city election candidates who are participating in the program. In 2020, members of the Seattle City Council elected her to serve as council president. getting a fair return for their work, and holding the private sector to a high standard. } Lets do this, together. Build Affordable Housing Faster. Here's where the two candidates stand on the issues. 06/05/2021 07:00 AM EDT. Click here to watch the video. Invest in existing and build new programs to increase recruitment and retention of fire fighters, police and other first responders from Seattle communities. Were Seattle allowed by the state to enact rent control, would you support doing that? Bruce Harrell defeated M. Lorena Gonzalez in the general election for Mayor of Seattle on November 2, 2021. letter-spacing: 0.03em; Solving problems requires vision, building consensus, perseverance and faith. to their community-based priorities for clean air, clean water, and environmental font-size: 1.25em; demean those who fight for justice, fortifying a divide between haves and have-nots. Our population has quietly grown to more than 16,500, but we still have a small-town feel, excellent schoolsand a community pride that is unmatched in this area. margin-bottom: 4px; Joe has earned his place as a qualified candidate to lead the city into . Age: 71 Education: Graduated from Mount Rainier High School in Des Moines, Washington, in 1968. ensuring artists can stay in our communities and continue to create cultural spaces and art. .race_header.green { My wife, a former United Way of King County CEO, and I have experience in raising significant, dedicated funding for health and human services. } In 2021, I also voted in support of allocating $10.4 million toward community safety programs to The land remains undeveloped eight years after the city acquired it. } Our children will learn from our collective ability to show compassion. neighborhoods with arts, restaurants, entertainment, healthy food, pharmacies, Committees affiliated with labor group UNITE HERE! the size of their job. .percentage_number { legalize housing like duplexes, triplexes, and other lower cost homes across Seattle. capacity and assess encampments across all neighborhoods and quickly work with city staff and community service providers to identify people we can immediately help move inside into hotel rooms and other non-congregate settings. Back to top Elizabeth Albertson 629 E Guiberson St Kent, WA 98030 (206) 595-3627 elizabethalbertson@comcast.net www.KentsNextMayor.com CHICAGO (AP) Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters on Tuesday denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term, issuing a rebuke to a leader who made history as head of the nation's third-largest city.. Vallas, a former schools CEO backed by the police union, and Johnson, a Cook County commissioner endorsed by the Chicago Teachers . .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { As mayor, I will continue to fight for the causes that Our Revolution champions, like climate justice, workers rights, and more", "DC Working Families Party announces first slate of endorsements for upcoming primary elections", "Staff Editorial: Robert White's vision for D.C.'s future deserves your vote", "Primary Election 2022 - Certified Results", "Council member Robert White running for DC mayor", "Comedian Red Grant Launches Quest for D.C. Mayor in 2022", "D.C. Mayor Bowser has high approval rating, with 52 percent saying she should seek a third term, Post poll finds", "Democratic challengers seek traction in race to unseat D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser", https://electionresults.dcboe.org/election_statistics/2022-General-Election, 2022 Council of the District of Columbia election, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2022_Washington,_D.C.,_mayoral_election&oldid=1133059577, Michael Campbell, pastor and Chapter President of DC, Rodney "Red" Grant, entertainment executive, philanthropist, and humanitarian, This page was last edited on 12 January 2023, at 03:06. Lets come together and build a system that shows our commitment to a healthy community. The Downtown Seattle Association rated Harrell and Sixkiller to be in "Outstanding Alignment." Help Small and Minority Owned Businesses: Economic recovery will not happen overnight, and small businesses especially those owned by women and BIPOC entrepreneurs, risk falling farther behind. During his city council tenure, council members elected Harrell president from 2016 to 2017 and from 2018 to 2019. Steve Stein can be reached at (248) 224-2616 or stevestein21@yahoo.com. We just shouldnt allow new buildings that depend on fossil fuels anymore. .race_header.democratic { } RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss today's mayoral election in Chicago, where incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces eight . By doing so, we will lower emissions, reduce commute times, and boast a world-class transportation system that connects neighbors to jobs, schools, and each other. Launching this type of program will require trust and collaboration, bringing all parties to the table with a common goal of providing coverage and support to all in our city. Investing in community based response for people and places most impacted by gun violence. Thats why Im so honored to have the endorsement of Theater Off Jackson is an example of a space that needs to be In 2020, he led the city's COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Task Force. } We should make sure more homes of all shapes and sizes are available for our neighbors: Seattles public spaces and cultural spaces define who feels welcome, who belongs, whose the Seattle Rescue Plan. increasing penalties for individuals who failed to report a lost or stolen firearm. State legislature | margin: 8px auto; APTOPIX Election 2023 Chicago Mayor Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas, center, celebrates with supporters as his wife, Sharon Vallas, left, smiles as she looks on at his election night event . We will create thousands of stable, high-quality jobs by retrofitting homes, Every issue is connected to our environment housing, transportation, the economy, racial and social justice. Our educational strategies will be closely aligned with our Seattle Jobs strategy. [3], Harrell said after the primary, "Our campaigns message of unity, accountability, and action clearly resonated with voters. representing LGBTQ+ business owners to promote LGBTQ+ small businesses in ET Wednesday - Minneapolis election officials reported that Mayor Jacob Frey will be reelected, based on unofficial results of ranked-choice tabulation . font-style: italic; My administration will Accelerate repair and maintenance of aging facilities like the West Seattle Bridge, Magnolia Bridge, and other critical infrastructure needs that connect our neighborhoods and people. fossil gas replacements in other sectors. Juarez and Pedersen were the two candidates of seven who won city council elections in 2019 with endorsements from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's PAC, Civic Alliance for a Sound Economy, which spent $2 million toward the elections. How would Seattle's mayoral candidates tackle climate change? overflow-x: auto; The pandemic is a major reason why Manier decided to run for reelection in 2021 after saying in a 2016 Journal Star story that the 2017 race would be his last reelection campaign. } surplus public land into community-based stewardship, and funding Equitable As we head for the first round in Tuesday's municipal elections, this political junkie is watching for history-making moments. Two council members who did not endorse in the 2021 primaryAlex Pedersen and Debora Juarezendorsed Harrell on August 16. partner. ", Gonzlez said she spent her career fighting for working families. Gonzlez's campaign website stated the following themes. We want to be a Seattle where all residents live in safety and with State executives | top: 2px; "During a time when Illinois' population has declined, our great city has continued to grow," he said. She said her experience losing her mother-in-law and her home in a fire motivated her to run for mayor and "lift each other up through programs like affordable childcare, housing, and mental healthcare rather than punching down on those who don't have as much as we do.". } critical investments, and we need to seize this moment. How would Seattle's mayoral candidates help businesses recover? Harrell said he wanted an effective police department and criticized Gonzlez by saying she had supported the defund narrative. safety measures. Delaying homes in a housing crisis is avoidable and unacceptable. Two CASE-backed candidates (Alex Pedersen and Debora Juarez) and four CAPE-backed candidates (Lisa Herbold, Tammy Morales, Kshama Sawant, and Dan Strauss) won in 2019. .inner_percentage.Republican { .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { firearms, reducing the theft of firearms, suicides, and accidental deaths. Under pressure from activists calling to defund the police, Bowser largely stood by her police department, fighting public battles with the D.C. Council over the police budget. We need public spaces that tell our different experiences of shared history and stories from communities. Links to endorsement lists on candidate websites are included below, where available. !function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r