DSA Candidate Scorecard: 2021 Questionnaire
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Issue
Downtown Seattle is the largest employment center in the Pacific Northwest, generating approximately 52% of the business tax revenue in the city of Seattle. Downtown is also home to the region’s major cultural and tourism attractions. In the past year-plus, downtown has been severely impacted by the pandemic, which required employees to work remotely and which likely played a part in the closure of more than 200 downtown storefronts that depended on workers and visitors as customers. In addition, downtown businesses and residents have suffered millions of dollars in property damage from the demonstrations and protests. Concurrently, downtown is experiencing a growing homelessness crisis and seeing more people in need of mental health and substance abuse services amid continued public safety concerns on the streets.
Question
Now, with the general population being vaccinated and a gradual return of workers and visitors, how will the city of Seattle support downtown’s economic recovery? As someone who seeks public office with the city of Seattle, please briefly describe your background in business or business-related issues. Then in detail, please describe the city’s role in helping downtown recover. What is your recovery plan for downtown, and how would you propose to implement it? *
Please provide your answer in essay form of 3,500 characters or fewer. Your submittal will be evaluated for responsiveness by a panel of DSA members and staff and then provided to our members by posting on our website. It may also be reported on by the media. Your completed essay is due by Friday, June 4.
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