The Stranger contacted me today with the following questions. Given that the writer is the same one who coined my new title "Bouncey House Tycoon" I was happy to answer him. After all, I am always happy to talk to anyone:
Stranger- Do you want help from Civic Alliance for a Sound Economy (CASE) in your race for city council?
Ari- Absolutely. I feel that business should have a voice and be represented in Seattle, especially given that they employ so many people in the area. As a business owner, I know what it is like to have city officials not listen to our concerns. I have already submitted my questionaire to CASE and I am awaiting my interview.
Stranger- Would you reject any spending by CASE in your district (including independent expenditures) to help you get elected? No. I will happily accept
Not asked: Will you take tax payer money for your campaign in the form of Democracy Vouchers? Ari- No. I believe that if the goal was to get big money out of elections as the Vouchers were marketed, than they should have done that. Instead all they did was inject tax payer money into elections and in doing so made Seattle less affordable by taxing us more. Additionally, they created more incentive to take PAC money. If there was a check box on the Vouchers that said A) Give to a Political Campaign or B) Refund my Property Taxes I wonder which one people would pick?
I am tired of Seattle politicians and their supporters demonizing the businesses that have grown our city and have made our economy so prosperous. Yes I will be a voice for business and yes I will be a voice for you. The two are not mutually exclusive. That's why I worked so hard last year gathering signatures to repeal the Head Tax. It would have affected all of us including small businesses. For every tech company employee it is estimated that 2-5 jobs are created, Grocers, mechanics, hair dressers etc. How do you like my answers? www.hoffmanforseattle.com
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As the home of most of Seattle’s industrial areas, District 2 has unique transportation and infrastructure challenges. It is of the utmost importance that our planning reflects the need in our district to accommodate the movement of freight alongside commuters as our city grows. What might be ideal for Wallingford or Fremont isn’t necessarily the best option for SODO or Georgetown. As the owner of a company the delivers all over the Greater Seattle area I am very familiar with these challenges. This week we will be discussing my transportation/infrastructure priorities for District 2 www.hoffmanforseattle.com ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet Delaney who lives in Rainier Beach. Delaney was so excited to meet me in person because he has been following the campaign on social media. He even brought over a few neighbors. He is concerned about transportation issues in Seattle. Tomorrow we will be discussing Seattle's transportation challenges all week. What are your transportation concerns in Seattle? Www.hoffmanforseattle.com ... See MoreSee Less
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I am out with my awesome crew of volunteers doorbelling today in Rainier Valley and Seward Park. If you would like to volunteer to help me get Seattle back on the right track, please sign up at www.hoffmanforseattle.com ... See MoreSee Less
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