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26

Great City Voter’s Guide

Filed Under Elections 

This is an important election season for Seattle and the region. As a 501(c)(3), Great City does not endorse political candidates, but there are a number of other items on the ballot that are of great importance to the city that we would like to endorse. They are:

Approve the Housing Levy: Providing affordable housing solutions to ALL citizens of Seattle is a key component to creating a socially and environmentally sustainable city and supports the goals of sustaining a thriving regional economy, promoting vibrant communities and ensuring healthy landscapes by easing sprawl. Since 1981, Seattle voters have approved one bond and three levies to create and preserve affordable rental and ownership housing. The current levy, which Seattle voters passed in 2002, expires this year. The proposed 2009 Housing Levy will produce an estimated 1,670 units of rental housing while the Rental Assistance program will help 550 households per year. Current market conditions make the levy all the more vital in creating and preserving our legacy of affordable housing stock.

Reject Initiative 1033: Tim Eyman’s latest initiative would place a cap on state and local taxes based on this year’s tax level. As a result, our state, county, and city governments would be locked into a level of spending reflecting this country’s worst economic recession since the 1930s. If we are to be serious about creating a sustainable and livable urban environment, we must give our city and county the tools it needs. Initiative 1033 would be a financial disaster for our region – Great City urges voters to reject this proposal.

Approve Referendum 71: In April, the Washington State legislature gave same-sex couples the same rights enjoyed by married couples. The current Referendum, if rejected, would rescind these rights. Great City believes strongly that providing the same basic rights to ALL of our citizens is tantamount to creating a great city, a great region, and a great country. Approve Referendum 71!

Budget Hearing Tonight: If you haven’t already, please send city council an email encouraging them to designate funding to implement our Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans today. This is a tough year for the city, but we must keep our eyes on the city’s long term priorities. Bike and pedestrian infrastructure and amenities are core requirements of a healthy, vibrant, and environmentally sustainable city. We would also encourage you to stop by city hall this afternoon at 5:30 to give public testimony.

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