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2005 Seattle Elections Primary Elections Voters' Guide Dwight Pelz
Video Voters Guide Statement of Candidate Click Here to View the You will need Written Voters' Pamphlet Statement Submitted by Candidate Dwight Pelz's family has lived in Seattle for 5 generations—he understands our history and has a vision for our future. Throughout his career, Dwight has fought for the people of Seattle. As a community organizer, he led the 1977 campaign that removed sales tax from food. As a State Senator and County Councilmember, Dwight voted to reduce property taxes for low-income seniors and protect services for children and the vulnerable. On the City Council, Dwight will bring needed leadership and new energy to move Seattle forward: Fixing Transportation When light rail was in jeopardy, Dwight Pelz stepped forward. Under his watch, the project is now $260 million below budget and will fulfill promises to connect Sea-Tac and the University. As County Transportation Chair, Dwight is fighting to win resources for the Viaduct, 520, and transit. On the City Council Dwight will continue seeking solutions and getting results. Improving Education Dwight is married to a Seattle schoolteacher and father of two Seattle public school grads. As Chair of the State Senate Education Committee, Dwight won needed funding for our district. Pelz is the only Council candidate with a real proposal to assist our schools: have the City take over maintenance of school properties. We already take care of our Parks, let's extend those services to schoolyards. Protecting Our Environment By concentrating new housing downtown and near light rail stations, we can get people out of cars, create jobs, preserve our single family neighborhoods— and even protect rural King County farmland. Dwight is a recognized leader in growth management and open space protection, and will bring that expertise to the City Council. Recognizing his leadership, Dwight is endorsed by the Sierra Club and Washington Conservation Voters. Helping Neighborhoods Dwight Pelz has represented the diverse neighborhoods of South East Seattle for over 15 years. He gets results for constituents and communities. From helping Rainier Valley business owners reduce crime and working with Roosevelt residents to plan their light rail station, Dwight Pelz will bring a renewed focus on neighborhoods to the City Council. Dwight Pelz is the only elected Democrat running for City Council. Endorsements include party leaders like Chair Paul Berendt; former chairs Karen Marchioro, Charles Rolland, Greg Rodriguez; David McDonald; and House Speaker Frank Chopp. Unions endorse Dwight for his commitment to jobs. Rated 4 by SEAMEC. Elect Dwight Pelz City Council: Moving Seattle Forward The above statement was written by the candidate, who is solely responsible for the contents therein. |
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