Yet, as a city and as a city government we are not doing all that we can to insure that all residents will reap the benefits of our healthy economy. We have the resources, the conviction and the wisdom to meet the needs and protect the basic rights of all residents of our community. As we continue to improve our society, we must always consider both the individual and common needs in order that we maintain a sense of harmony and understanding between us. As your representative on the Seattle City Council, I will want to bring us together as a community in resolving some major concerns you have identified. The math is simple.
Light rail is significantly more expensive per mile than monorail.
We must be more proactive in dealing with civility issues. Instead of punishing and saying No to people who are struggling to cope with life, we must say Yes. Yes to public restrooms in our commercial areas. Yes to public sitting areas. Yes to finding alternatives to taking individuals' cars as the means of settling parking citations.