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2003 Seattle Election Information Primary Election Voters' Guide Darryl Smith
Video Voters Guide Statement of Candidate Click Here to View the You will need Written Voters' Pamphlet Statement Submitted by Candidate Elect Darryl Smith: Real Experience...for a Change Rebuilding His Neighborhood When Darryl Smith and his family moved to Seattle's Columbia City Neighborhood in 1994, shops were boarded and housing was often in disrepair. Working with neighbors, Darryl chaired the Columbia City Revitalization Committee. Together, they built a strong local economy, encouraged investment in affordable housing, and created a thriving local arts festival and farmers market. Because of Darryl's leadership and great neighborhood teamwork Columbia City is a genuine Seattle success story. ...Serving All Seattle As Chair of the Seattle Planning Commission Neighborhoods Committee, Darryl worked with neighborhoods across the city to foster small business growth, promote better planning for transit and housing, and Darryl fought for the protection and expansion of neighborhood parks. Darryl Smith: A Leader Who Will Get Things Done An expert in planning and neighborhood redevelopment, Darryl Smith will cut through the red tape and get things done on City Council: Fix Transportation Now As a planner and neighborhood leader, Darryl will help close the gap between critical neighborhood planning and regional transportation solutions. Affordable Housing for Seniors and Working Families Seattle has a housing crisis: We are becoming a city of working class renters and wealthy homeowners. Darryl will continue to encourage housing development that allows middle-income familiesand fixed income seniors to stay in Seattle. Create Jobs and Help Small Business Darryl Smith will use his experience helping small business throughout Seattle to create targeted investment zones to help neighborhood business and job centers thrive. Darryl will also work with unions and employers throughout our region to expand opportunities and keep jobs here. Darryl Smith is running to serve us, for a change. That's why Darryl is endorsed by hundreds of his neighbors in Southeast Seattle — people who have seen Darryl's leadership firsthand — and hundreds more from all over Seattle. Darryl Smith is the only challenger in this position recommended for endorsement by the King County Democrats. The above statement was written by the candidate, who is solely responsible for the contents therein. |
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Darryl SMITH
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