STEPHANIE PURE
ACCOMPLISHMENTS

INVOLVING, EDUCATING & PROTECTING OUR YOUTH

I played a key role on the Seattle City Council’s Music and Youth Task Force, formed in 1999 to provide recommendations on the Teen Dance Ordinance (TDO). The TDO was ultimately defeated after an intensive, four-year community-wide effort.

In 2000, I helped found the Vera Project, a successful non-profit dedicated to providing access to music, art and leadership opportunities to people of all ages, especially those under the age of 21. I currently serve on the Vera Project Board.

I fought against the elimination of the city's 50-year-old crossing guard program that assists over 2,000 young school children every day. My efforts helped restore $500,000 in funding for this program, which keeps kids safe from dangerous street traffic and crime.

I helped pass the Families and Education Levy in 2003. The levy provides $116 million for programs aimed at improving the quality of life for school-age children and their families.

ENSURING ACCESS TO SERVICES & GOVERNMENT

This past year, I worked with community members and library supporters to restore $2.3 million to the Seattle Public Library system, building its book collection and keeping the library open longer on Sundays and weeknights.

I worked to eliminate an onerous entrance fee proposed by the City of Seattle for the Volunteer Park Conservatory, which would have drastically reduced patronage at this treasured 43rd District oasis.

I served as Chair of CityClub's Civic Participation Month in 2005, a month-long series of forums and activities designed to involve Seattle residents in civic life and stress the importance of civic engagement.

In 2000, I secured $180,000 to assist people with disabilities through improved services and by creating the FLASH Card, a tool that allows people with disabilities to receive the same discounts and amenities given to senior citizens.

I helped organize a citywide Renter's Summit in 2000, an event that brought together elected officials and Seattle citizens to discuss and resolve the challenges facing Seattle renters.

PROMOTING LOCAL, INDEPENDENT BUSINESS

In 2005, I helped secure $500,000 in funding for economic revitalization of Broadway, one of the 43rd District’s and Seattle's most vital neighborhood business districts.

I have assisted the Broadway business district by replacing newspaper boxes, removing graffiti, and creating better relationships between the homeless community and business owners.