Will the politicians who represent you be champions for walking and biking?

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Gordon Padelford

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Jun 3, 2025, 2:46:37 PMJun 3
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Hey folks,

Do you know who you are voting for to represent you at city hall next year? There are four important Seattle races this year: 
  • Mayor
  • The two citywide city councilmembers (positions 8 and 9)
  • District 2 city councilmember for SE Seattle (a special election because Tammy Morales resigned)  
Both the City Council and the mayor have a big impact on our shared vision. The city council sets the budgets and writes laws, while the mayor has a lot of power to decide what projects to build and how to build them. 

Seattle Neighborhood Greenways is a 501c3 nonprofit, which means we cannot tell you who to vote for to make every neighborhood a great place to walk, bike, roll, and live. However we can host a candidate forum where people running tell you what their vision is — as we're doing that this Wednesday evening with a bunch of partners. See more details below. We hope you'll join us! 
 
-Gordon

Executive Director
Seattle Neighborhood Greenways


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From: Clara Cantor <cl...@seattlegreenways.org>
Date: Wed, May 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Subject: You're Invited: Candidate Forum on Mobility and Housing Wed June 4


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Seattle Mobility and Housing Candidate Forum

Wednesday, June 4, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Centilia Cultural Center (Beacon Hill)
ASL interpretation provided
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/CandidateForumSea2025

Join a wide coalition of advocacy and community groups for a Seattle Candidate Forum featuring candidates running to represent you as Mayor, Citywide City Councilmembers, and District 2 City Councilmember. 

As our city faces pressing challenges and opportunities in the years ahead, this forum is your chance to hear directly from those seeking to lead Seattle forward. This evening will focus on two of the most critical issues impacting Seattle residents: housing and transportation. Candidates will share their visions, policy priorities, and strategies to ensure all Seattleites have access to affordable housing, safe and sustainable transportation options, and a city that works for everyone.

The forum will be moderated by Crystal Fincher (Hacks and Wonks, KVRU 105.7 FM) and include moderated questions, audience Q&A, and opportunities to compare how each candidate plans to address the interconnected crises of affordability, mobility, and equity.

Candidates running to represent District 2 will take the stage first at 6:00 pm. People interested in hearing only from the candidates running to represent the entire city can plan to arrive later, at 6:45 pm. District 2 includes Chinatown-International District, Yesler Terrace, Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley, Mount Baker, Columbia City, and Rainier Beach (Find your District). 

Whether you're a longtime resident or new to the area, your voice matters—come learn, engage, and make an informed choice.

LOCATION: Centilia Cultural Center, 1660 S Roberto Maestas Festival St, Seattle, WA 98144, (Beacon Hill)

TIME: Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 6:00 - 8:30 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm for food and socializing.

ACCESSIBILITY:

  • The event is free and open to the public.
  • The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom.
  • ASL interpretation is provided.
  • Masks are strongly encouraged when not eating or drinking. Masks will be available at check-in for guests who do not have their own and the venue's garage doors will remain open for ventilation as much as possible. If you feel unwell for any reason, please stay home.
  • The forum and ASL interpretation will be filmed for those unable to attend in-person.
  • Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

  • By transit: The event is on the same block as the Beacon Hill light rail station and is served by King County Metro bus routes 60, 36, and 107.
  • By bike: The event is located one block from the 18th Ave Beacon Hill Greenway. Bike racks are available at the light rail station and on the east end of the Roberto Maestas Festival St.
  • Car parking: Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood.

CO-HOSTING ORGANIZATIONS: Ampersand Bicycle Club, Beacon Hill Safe Streets, Be:Seattle, Bike Works, Cascade Bicycle Club, Disability Rights Washington, Feet First, Friends of Little Saigon, Futurewise, House Our Neighbors, Jackson Park 4 All, People for Climate Action Seattle, Rainier Valley Greenways-Safe Streets, Real Change, Seattle Neighborhood Greenways, Seattle Subway, Transit Equity for All, Transit Riders Union, Transportation Choices Coalition, The Urbanist, Washington Bikes

 

VOTING IN SEATTLE ELECTIONS:

Moved recently? Make sure that your voter registration is up to date! Look up your status, change your address, or register for the first time at vote.wa.gov.

This forum provides a platform for the public to learn about candidates but does not support or endorse. All primary candidates in each race have been invited to participate.

 

I hope to see you there!

Be well,
Clara
 
P.S. Want to learn more about Seattle Neighborhood Greenways? Check out our latest newsletter or follow us on social media: BlueSky - Instagram - Facebook - LinkedIn.
 
 
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Clara Cantor
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Seattle Neighborhood Greenways
 
 

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