With elections just around the corner, we know there are important issues that people are running on, and we want to help you learn more about those people and what they stand for. Each week, we will pose a few questions to our local elected and candidates and publish their answers here.
We reached out to the eight candidates running for Burien City Council positions. Below is the question and the candidate’s non-edited responses.
Question: When it comes to public health and safety in Burien, (especially homelessness, the drug crisis, and untreated mental health issues which remain top concerns for local residents), what specific policies or solutions do you support to address these challenges?
Burien City Council Candidate, Position 1: Jessica Ivey
Burien City Council Candidate, Position 1: Hugo Garcia
Burien City Council Candidate, Position 3: Marie Barbon
Burien City Council Candidate, Position 3: Sam Mendez
Burien City Council Candidate: Position 5: Sarah Moore
Burien City Council Candidate: Position 5: Gabriel Fernandez
Burien City Council Candidate: Position 7: Stephanie Mora
Burien City Council Candidate: position 7: Rocco De Vito
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