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2003 Seattle Election Information Primary Election Voters' Guide Judy Nicastro
Video Voters Guide Statement of Candidate Click Here to View the You will need Written Voters' Pamphlet Statement Submitted by Candidate Judy Nicastro is a strong, independent and effective voice on the city council. Working with community leaders, Judy has produced results — in affordable housing, human services, public safety and new jobs. Judy is not afraid to stand up to entrenched special interests when Seattle's citizens are not being served. · As she promised, Judy fights for senior housing. When the Seattle Housing Authority proposed to almost double rents for Seattle's most vulnerable seniors, Judy protected them and those rent increases were dropped. · As promised, Judy works for affordable housing. With housing advocates across the city Judy is finding ways to lower the costs of affordable housing. When the Housing Levy gave almost $10 million in your property taxes to subsidize homeownership for those making up to $62,000, Judy showed her courage by opposing the measure, because it took money away from our neediest seniors, disabled, and struggling families. · As promised, Judy is financially responsible. When the Mayor proposed increasing his office budget by $650,000 while vital city services such as fire and police were cut, Judy showed her independence by fighting to put the money back into public safety. Dear Neighbors: I have been an effective, independent voice for you and the values we share. With your vote I will: · continue to fight for public safety. Currently, Seattle fails to meet national fire department standards. This must change! I will work to give our first responders what they need to keep our neighborhoods safe. · work tirelessly to bring more jobs to Seattle. City government must encourage economic growth and create living-wage jobs while staying true to neighborhood plans · fight for improved transportation. I will continue to support the Monorail and Sound Transit and will also explore practical neighborhood parking strategies · work to add more affordable housing so all can live in Seattle · be an advocate for women's rights, civil rights, and labor issues I am honored by the endorsement of Governors Booth Gardner and Al Rosellini, Seattle Firefighters Local 27, Washington State Women's Political Caucus, environmental leaders, arts leaders, small business owners, neighborhood activists, and many, many other community members. I bring experience, passion, knowledge, energy and commitment to work for you as your Seattle City Councilmember and will continue to work to make Seattle an even better city. The above statement was written by the candidate, who is solely responsible for the contents therein. |
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Judy NICASTRO
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