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2003 Seattle Election Information Primary Election Voters' Guide Tom Rasmussen
Video Voters Guide Statement of Candidate Click Here to View the You will need Written Voters' Pamphlet Statement Submitted by Candidate Tom Rasmussen: Working for Seattle. Getting Results. As Director of the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens, Tom Rasmussen helps thousands of Seattle residents every year with issues like transportation, affordable housing, jobs and skyrocketing utility bills. As an environmental leader, Tom has hands-on experience protecting parks and open space. Tom knows what it to solve problems and get results. Fix Traffic Now. Until we get people and goods moving again, our economy and quality of life will continue to suffer. Tom will work on real issues, like replacing the Viaduct, getting Light Rail and Monorail on track and under construction, and working regionally to fix highway gridlock. Invest In Jobs. Tom will target economic investment to attract desired businesses, protect wages and workplace standards, and provide the infrastructure and tax system that attracts new jobs and keeps existing jobs here where they belong. Help Seniors Stay In Their Homes. Seattle is home to nearly 100,000 seniors. Tom will work to expand transportation options, affordable and safe housing, keep water and City Light rates reasonable, and create a tax structure that doesn't force older residents to sell their homes and move away. The Current Council Doesn't Solve Problems—It's Time for Change Twelve year incumbent Margaret Pageler told reporters that she was "missing in action" when Seattle City Light took on massive debt—resulting in a 58% increase in utility rates we are paying today. This failure to act responsibly is costing Seattle jobs, and forcing seniors and others on fixed incomes to choose between paying their electric bills or other necessities. This is just one example of why Seattle needs new leadership that is focused, accountable, and solves problems—not creates them. Tom Rasmussen is an Effective Leader Seniors, community leaders, and conservationists across Seattle already know: If you have a problem, call Tom. Tom Rasmussen will be an accessible, effective City Council member for all of us. Select endorsements include: King County Labor Council; Sierra Club; State Representatives Ed Murray, Joe McDermott, Velma Veloria, Sharon Tomiko-Santos; former Council Members Dolores Sibonga and Jeanette Williams; and retired School Board members Cheryl Bleakney and Dorothy Hollingsworth. The above statement was written by the candidate, who is solely responsible for the contents therein. |
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Tom RASMUSSEN
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