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2003 Seattle Election Information Primary Election Voters' Guide Robert Rosencrantz
Video Voters Guide Statement of Candidate Click Here to View the You will need Written Voters' Pamphlet Statement Submitted by Candidate Seattle is ready for strong and decisive leadership on the City Council. For Seattle to thrive, Councilmembers must have experience, discipline, and maturity, and always make good decisions in the public interest. Robert Rosencrantz gets things done. Over the past twenty years Robert has solved tough problems in business and government by focusing on the highest priorities and coming up with common sense solutions. Major American companies and governmental agencies have trusted him with decisions involving millions of dollars. Jobs and the Economy — Robert will draw on his extensive business background to get our economy moving again. We must preserve existing jobs and create new jobs. We can only solve our pressing problems with a healthy economy. Taxes — We must keep taxes down. Robert will make sure Seattle taxpayers receive value for their dollars. It's your money. Let's spend it wisely. Transportation — We must get started making the necessary transportation improvements to move people and freight and to anticipate long-term needs. Robert's experience with large-scale developments makes him well-qualified to help create better roads and transit. Education — Robert and his wife Terry have four children in Seattle's Public Schools. Robert will make sure city government does all it can to support our schools so all our children get a great education. Housing— Robert helped create or preserve over 1000 units of affordable housing. Public Safety — Every person should be safe on the streets and in their homes. Robert's wife used to be a deputy sheriff — he knows personal security is vitally important. Public safety must always be a top priority — we need well trained, well equipped law-enforcement and emergency services personnel. Environment — Robert will protect the Cedar River Watershed so our water is always pure. He'll be a responsible environmental steward. Robert and his sister were raised by their single mother, who in retirement earned the Golden Acorn Award from the State PTSA for outstanding volunteer work. Robert worked as a janitor to put himself through college. He has deep roots in this community, and the skill, maturity, experience and drive to get Seattle working again. Endorsed by Governor Dan Evans, King County Prosecutor Norm Maleng, Joni Henry, Mark Sidran, Vivian McLean, Former Mayor Wes Uhlman, Dr. Oliver Osborne, Sara Yamasaki, and the Seattle Black Firefighters Association. The above statement was written by the candidate, who is solely responsible for the contents therein. |
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Robert ROSENCRANTZ
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