What Peter Did in SeaTac … We Need Him to Do in King County!
Stopped tax increases
Helped prevent homelessness
Improved public safety
Because of Peter’s leadership, property tax rates have not increased in 10 years!
Improved public safety
Helped prevent homelessness
Improved public safety
Response times for 911 calls have been reduced by 40% because of Peter’s leadership.
Helped prevent homelessness
Helped prevent homelessness
Launched security mailbox program
By providing immediate shelter, mental health services, and early intervention, Peter helped prevent homelessness before it began.
Launched security mailbox program
Worked to create affordable childcare
Launched security mailbox program
After finding discarded mail on the side of the road, Peter organized a grassroots effort with his neighbors to purchase secure mailboxes at a lower cost, helping install them for seniors. Soon, demand quickly grew, and over 500 neighbors joined the effort to protect their mail from thieves.
Many SeaTac residents asked Peter to run for Cit
After finding discarded mail on the side of the road, Peter organized a grassroots effort with his neighbors to purchase secure mailboxes at a lower cost, helping install them for seniors. Soon, demand quickly grew, and over 500 neighbors joined the effort to protect their mail from thieves.
Many SeaTac residents asked Peter to run for City Council because they wanted someone who brought practical, community-driven, common- sense solutions to local problems. Peter was elected in 2015 and has since been re-elected two times.
SeaTac now has an official secure mailbox program, and many other cities have followed our lead.
Worked to create affordable childcare
Worked to create affordable childcare
Worked to create affordable childcare
Peter led the effort to provide training and funding to start nearly 30 new licensed in-home childcare businesses.
Helping neighbors in need
Worked to create affordable childcare
Worked to create affordable childcare
Without increasing taxes, Peter helped increase funding for 56 social service programs by 92%.
2,000 new affordable homes
2,000 new affordable homes
Peter helped build 2,000 new affordable homes at the light rail stations.
Saved green space
2,000 new affordable homes
Peter fought the Port of Seattle and saved 3,000 trees.
Increased park funding
Peter helped expand park space by purchasing surplus land from the state of Washington. He also worked to modernize and improve recreational spaces and build new sports fields.
More sidewalks and streetlights
More sidewalks and streetlights
Peter spearheaded the program to build more sidewalks and install streetlights to keep people safe. He also supported undergrounding electrical utilities to reduce power outages.
Senior meal program and shuttle
More sidewalks and streetlights
Senior meal program and shuttle
Peter is a strong supporter of funding for the SeaTac Senior Center and the shuttle. He also volunteers at lunchtime.
Job training programs
More sidewalks and streetlights
Senior meal program and shuttle
Peter makes sure that all city construction projects have apprenticeship programs to train residents for the jobs of the future.
Saved mobile homes
Supported rental assistance
Supported rental assistance
When people of the Firs mobile home park were being evicted, Peter fought to save their homes. State law needed to be changed. Fortunately, the new law Peter was able to get passed helped protect them and future mobile home park residents from eviction.
Click on this link to learn more.
https://nwasianweekly.com/2019/05/new-law-will-protect-mobile-home-tenants
Supported rental assistance
Supported rental assistance
Supported rental assistance
During COVID, Peter supported a program to help keep families from becoming homeless by providing rental assistance.
SeaTac yard cleanup
Supported rental assistance
SeaTac yard cleanup
Many of Peter's neighbors could not maintain their yards or afford a professional landscaping service. Wanting to help, he reached out to able-bodied neighbors, and together, they weeded, mowed, trimmed hedges, pruned bushes, and cleared gutters.
Seeing the impact of this effort, Peter organized a city-wide volunteer yard work program, bri
Many of Peter's neighbors could not maintain their yards or afford a professional landscaping service. Wanting to help, he reached out to able-bodied neighbors, and together, they weeded, mowed, trimmed hedges, pruned bushes, and cleared gutters.
Seeing the impact of this effort, Peter organized a city-wide volunteer yard work program, bringing neighbors together to support one another and help beautify our neighborhoods. This grassroots effort strengthened our sense of community, compassion, and shared responsibility.
When Peter was elected to the city council, he expanded the program to help low-income homeowners maintain their properties, ensuring that everyone, regardless of income or ability, can live with dignity in a safe, well-kept home.