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Charlie CHONG
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NEW IDEAS FOR TODAY'S SEATTLE More than anything, people ask me "Charlie, can you do something about this traffic?" One immediate fix is to have more traffic cops working at the bottlenecks. Another is better-synchronized traffic lights. In the long term, we need an integrated system of electric trolleys and monorails or underground rail to provide a realistic alternative to driving.
I believe the City needs to stop the loss of existing affordable housing. We need to protect affordable neighborhoods by changing zoning standards so we don't end up with mega-houses affordable only to the rich. To save affordable apartments, we need a moratorium on demolitions.
I would restore City Council responsibilities that were delegated to the Department of Construction and Land Use and share decision-making on land use and on design with neighborhoods and citizens. By including neighborhoods and residents honestly and effectively in Council decisions, we would best preserve neighborhood character, and protect neighborhoods from damage by transportation corridors, inappropriate design and construction, and the loss of public views. A REAL TRACK RECORD In 1996-1997, I was the first Councilmember to oppose the Seattle Mariners' attempt to renege on their agreement with the City to pay for game day police and clean-up costs - saving taxpayers at least $20 million.
I strengthened the City's policies on sexual and other illegal harassment by increasing supervisor responsibility and accountability. I co-sponsored the effort to widen the 520 study to include transit and other alternatives to bridge expansion. UNMATCHED NEIGHBORHOOD EXPERIENCE Community Council President 1990-1992; Seattle Open Space Committee 1990-1993; Shoreline Parks Improvement Fund 1991-1992. Member Seattle Neighborhood Coalition, Civic Foundation, American Legion. Former member, Southwest District Council, City Neighborhood Council, West Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Vision Seattle, Friends of the College Street Ravine. A LIFETIME OF WORK EXPERIENCE 20 years federal anti-poverty program administration, helped start VISTA Volunteer program: later served as regional operations chief in Seattle. Five years canning company Executive Vice President. Five years research in international law and public finance in Washington D.C. Two and a half years active duty with U.S. Air Force, 1st Lieutenant. Two years active duty with U.S. Army, staff sergeant.
I have been endorsed by City Councilmember Nick Licata, County Councilmember Brian Derdowski, Senator Mike Heavey, Representative Erik Poulsen, the Seattle Weekly, and many community and neighborhood business leaders.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE ON NOVEMBER 2! |