The Seattle City Council just wrapped up the first of two days of public comment about the vacant seat. Dozens of people were there in person to speak out against the moneyed corporate interests trying to manipulate our city government process. But the push isn’t over. The council is voting TOMORROW 1/23 on who should fill the vacant seat.
This is our last chance to urge the council to do the right thing. Here’s one thing you can do before the council votes tomorrow at 2pm:
Write to council@seattle.gov. Use your own words to oppose the corporate manipulation, or use this template: “I am a member of our Seattle community. I urge the Seattle City Council to appoint a candidate with demonstrated public service chops in stakeholder engagement, anti-austerity budget investments, and the ability to see and serve our most marginalized community members. We need an inclusive economy that uplifts and supports workers. We want to be able to afford life in this city, to feel safe raising our families here, and to invest in our schools and the public services everyone needs to thrive. We need thoughtful, experienced, trusted leaders who are qualified and ready to find the best solutions – not people who will simply do what well-paid consultants and their corporate clients tell them to do. This appointment decision is your first act as a council: use it to fill this seat with an experienced public servant who’s ready to tackle our biggest challenges.”
Your quick action – whether you signed the Concerned Citizens for Good Governance petition, turned out for public comment or emailed the council – is vital today. Let’s keep up the momentum all the way to the final vote. It’s not over ‘til it’s over.