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2003 Seattle Election Information Primary Election Voters' Guide Christal Wood
Video Voters Guide Statement of Candidate Click Here to View the You will need Written Voters' Pamphlet Statement Submitted by Candidate In the midst of turmoil over foreign and domestic matters, we'll be holding another election, and choosing representatives that will craft policy in the years to come. The issues are clear, but our leadership has become increasingly out of touch with what matters to us as individuals, as families, as neighborhoods and as a community. I urge you to help me change that as a candidate for the Seattle City Council. I am Christal Olivia Wood. I've been a resident and passionate activist in the Northwest for over 10 years. I'm a justice scholar and administrator, with a background in human services and community planning. I am also a mother, who understands the everyday struggles that families face in the areas of education, childcare, and housing. I have the broad work and social background necessary for sound approaches to public policy, and hope to put those to work for you as a member of the council. As YOUR Council member, I will fight for: · Democracy: Improve community-government relations, and make public processes more accessible to the public. Demystify the "sausage-making" of politics, because increased accessibility can only lead to greater accountability. · Justice: Make our justice system more just, credible and cost-effective. Demand more comprehensive approaches to community and domestic violence, policing and drug law. Decentralize preparedness by empowering all citizens, while protecting civil liberties in a post-9/11 world. · Environment: Fix the shameful management problems at City Light, and implement alternative energies sooner rather than later. Our energy deficit is now more than double the entire city budget, and growing. Does that kind of leadership deserve another 4 years? · Community: Protect neighborhoods from overdevelopment, and initiate policies which enhance affordable housing options. Citizens deserve to stay in the loop of large land use proposals—not have their hard-won comprehensive plans hijacked behind closed doors. · Economy: Implement policies that foster thriving local businesses, and bring the city budget under control. This candidate is neither marinated in money, nor tucked in the pocket of any special interest. I care deeply for the welfare of Seattle's citizens, and will fight tirelessly for a more livable city for all of us. If you're truly tired of politics as usual, I ask for your support. Pass on a good word. Remind your friends to vote! Volunteers, contributions and issue inquiries are always welcome. The above statement was written by the candidate, who is solely responsible for the contents therein. |
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Christal WOOD
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