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2003 Seattle Election Information Primary Election Voters' Guide Susan Harmon
Video Voters Guide Statement of Candidate Click Here to View the You will need Written Voters' Pamphlet Statement Submitted by Candidate I believe in a citizen government - of, by, and for the people. Accountability, transparency, and fiduciary responsibility are key to creating a Seattle where all residents are valued and live in harmony. I am a practical visionary who can see where we need to go and I am willing to work to get there. I have the ability to get people to hear each other. Solving our economic, transportation and public safety problems while simultaneously planning for the future is paramount. My varied background makes me an ideal person to represent our diverse community and be a voice for many. I have been a small business owner who opened my doors with one rack of clothes and no telephone and built that into 2 stores. Small business is the backbone of this nation and this city. I have worked many jobs and know the issues working people face. I have been a landlord, a tenant, and a home-owner and know the issues from more than one perspective. I've spent countless hours on neighborhood planning and have served on many boards and councils volunteering for our community including environment, youth, people with disabilities, the homeless, peace and justice, and crime prevention, among others. I started the petition for the Southwest police precinct and I am a strong believer in community policing and accountability. For the past four years, I have set up drug alcohol and gang prevention programs. Any thinking person has to see the relationship between the increase in gang activity in the past year and the decrease in funding for prevention programs. Prior to that I was hired to write, Silent Epidemic, a book about women's health issues. I want see all budgets published line item so we all know how our money is being spent. We can re-prioritize and put our resources on the front end instead of always reacting to crises. A leader should lead by example. I pledge to tithe back 10% of my gross salary for youth programs in the city of Seattle. I promise to have read into the record why I am not at a public meeting, why I arrived late, or left early. I will always listen and respond to all those I represent. I know I do not have all the answers, and welcome all input. The above statement was written by the candidate, who is solely responsible for the contents therein. |
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Susan HARMON
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