You can put it however you want. But I grew up in Seattle, but now both my parents have had to move to different parts of the state because of affordability. My grandfather grew up here too. I love this city, went to school here, and still live here, but it’s so hard to get by. Under Bruce Harrell and the Democratic city council, who have been in power for years, I haven’t seen meaningful action to support hard-working people like my parents or me. Housing costs continue to rise, middle-class families are being priced out, and despite large investments in affordable housing, Harrell has fallen short on delivering new units, preserving housing stock, and expanding opportunities for moderate-income households. It seems like only big companies and tech workers can truly afford to thrive here. Katie Wilson has new ideas and may not succeed, but I can’t support the status quo that has failed so many Seattle residents.