SGN Endorsements - City of Seattle, Council Position No. 8: Alexis Mercedes Rinck

We’re endorsing Alexis Mercedes Rinck for Seattle City Council Position 8! She made the most of the little time left in her first term, protecting us from Trump’s BS and advancing progressive revenue. Ensuring she can continue her good work on our community’s behalf is a no-brainer.

Alexis Mercedes Rinck has done more than enough to earn our endorsement. In her mere seven months in office, she has turned her progressive bona fides into genuine action. She established a committee dedicated to counteracting Trump’s federal chaos. She proved her ability to find solutions across the aisle, establishing a progressive revenue plan through public collaboration with the more moderate Bruce Harrell. She's the only councilmember to vote against tougher graffiti penalties while simultaneously supporting public art, Saint Rat be blessed!

All prior candidates we’ve endorsed represent the opportunity to move Seattle’s leadership in a smarter, kinder, and less dysfunctional direction, but they are far from guaranteed to be actually elected. With that in mind, consider Alexis the safe candidate. We can count on her to continue putting in the good work that benefits the Queer community in the long term, regardless of the political climate that materializes in November. Vote Mercedes Rinck.

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