Now is not the time for stalling. Now is the time for leadership.

Friends,

I don’t like talking about the viaduct any more than the rest of you. In fact I can’t believe that we are still talking about it even after the Mayor, Governor, King County Executive and just about everyone else thought the decision was final.

But just last weekend my opponent in a classic move of stall and stall again asked that we take some more time on discussing funding for the tunnel. Read here.

Who can forget the faces of the families as they watched the Interstate 35 West Bridge collapse in Minneapolis in 2007? Or the double decker bridge in San Francisco as it was coming down unexpectedly. How many times have you driven over the Alaskan Way Viaduct and thought “please don’t have an earthquake right now, please.” These are the reasons we need to move forward with the deep bore tunnel, NOW.

While my opponent was stalling, I presented a plan to address neighborhood crime and a plan for disaster preparedness. You can read more at my website.

I’m calling for 200 more police to be on the ground in 2010. I have heard too many stories about home invasion affecting the elderly and women who are home alone, or joggers that are being held up at gunpoint for their wallets while trying to enjoy our parks.

The time for stalling is over. The time for action is now!

I have just three short weeks to get my message to voters. I have a compelling story, a vision for our city and a history of getting things done.

What I don’t have is 12 years of name recognition and a huge financial war chest.
What I need is a donation from you so that we can move this campaign to the finish line, and get our city headed in the right direction. I thank those of you who have given before, but ask you to please consider giving again. To those of you that have not given, I ask for your help today.

Thanks,

Jessie

P.S. Our deadline is three weeks away, on October 15th, we will be sending what we have to the printer and finalizing mailing lists and outreach numbers. The upper limit for donations is $700 per individual, please give what you can!