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Reafirm Endorsements and "Preference" of Cindy Ryu:
 
32nd Legislative District Democrats and Republicans are united in supporting Cindy Ryu for Shoreline City Council.  They agree that we need to re-elect Cindy to continue the good work she has been doing for our city.  Be sure to vote and mail your ballot by Tuesday, November 3rd.
 
King County Democratic Central Committee Chair Susan C. Sheary wrote:
"Earlier this year, the King County Democrats were proud to endorse Cindy Ryu for re-election to the Shoreline City Council.  Cindy was first elected in 2005, and is currently the Mayor of Shoreline, which makes her the first Korean American Woman Mayor in the United States.  She is an active member of the Democratic Party, where she currently serves as State Committeewoman for the 32nd District Democrats.
 
As Mayor, Cindy's record has been impeccable.  She ran on a platform of transparency and opening up Shoreline City Government to all - and that's exactly what she's done.  Thanks to Cindy, Shoreline now has long term plans to grow it's economy, create jobs and protect our natural environment.  She is smart, tough and stands on a solid base of Democratic values. 
 
Please, I urge you to support Cindy in this year's campaign.  Make sure to post-mark your ballot by Tuesday, November 3rd." 
 
The letter is signed "With warm regards, Susan C. Sheary, KCDCC Chair"
 
 
Value of Education

 
I truly appreciate Shoreline's public education system.  I believe in education being the key to lifting entire generations above and beyond assumed potential.   My three brothers and I are great examples.
 
Our parents' goals in relocating our entire family more than 40 years ago were two fold:  In search of economic and educational opportunities.  They succeeded beyond their modest dreams.  My older brother received his Chemistry degree then an M. D. from the University of Washington.  Brother Sam was a Naval Officer - also BS in Chemical Engineering, MBA from UW, and an Executive MBA from Wharton in his mid 40's.   Our baby brother has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and makes sure the doors on the Boeing 747's and 787's work properly and keep us safe during our flights all over the world.  I have a BS with Honors in Microbiology and Immunology and an advanced degree in Business Administration.  We learned early on to obey our parents when they said, "You must work hard and succeed."   
 
According to the Seattle Times, my opponent attended North Seattle and Shoreline Community colleges.    My opponent's public comment at the October 19th Shoreline City Council meeting stated her title of "Chief of Staff" was taken on retroactively as she was leaving her position - more than a year after being hired.
 
My personal standards are high, being raised to honor my elders, culture, and faith along with strong work ethics and personal responsibility.  I bring these standards to public service, along with the added responsibility of serving as an elected representative of the people.
 
I look forward to continuing to serve you, and ask for your continuing support and      vote for Council Position #5.
 
Sincerely,  Cindy
 
 
Bi-Partisan and Balanced Support! 

 
NEW:  FUSE Endorsement!  See Campaign News page
 
I am pleased to announce that in addition to the early endorsements of the local Democrats, Republicans, and many other community members and organizations such as the Metro bus drivers (ATU Local 587), I now have the support of the non-profit Rental Housing Association of Puget Sound to which many of you belong as owners and self-managers of rental homes in Shoreline.
 
With more than 4,400 members, the RHA-PS is the largest association of rental housing owners and helps its members provide appropriate services to the renting public through continuous development of skills and knowledge and advocacy.
 
We are facing many critial issues in our neighborhoods.  Together, we will continue to protect our neighborhoods, while keeping a firm hand on our budget, provide essential services, and meet the challenges of the current economy.
 
Cindy
 
p.s.   FUSE has endorsed Cindy Ryu; see www.ProgressiveVotersGuide.com
 
The key to Shoreline is our neighborhoods. On the City Council and as Mayor, Cindy Ryu has been a tireless advocate, not just in protecting our neighborhoods, but enhancing them. Cindy believes that the first priority of the City Council should be to ensure our neighborhoods are safe, environmentally and economically sound and sustainable, and represented by a transparent City Council that listens to the concerns of neighborhood leaders.
 

Keeping our Neighborhoods Safe:   While some on the City Council were trying to scale back City Council goals, Cindy voted to increase the public safety budget and put more police officers on patrol, in our schools, and involving our community with block watch and community policing.
 
A Transparent City Council:   Cindy ran for City Council to change the way business was done in Shoreline. Making the Council’s work transparent and open to all Shoreline’s residents has been a priority for Cindy. As Councilmember and Mayor, Cindy Ryu has been approachable, changed the tone of neighborhood engagement, and shined the light on our city operations.
 
Protecting our Natural and Built Environment:   Cindy’s leadership resulted in Shoreline neighbors saving the South Woods from becoming development tracts and preserving the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden. She improved the Aurora Avenue Project by involving citizens and the business community. As a small business owner, Cindy understands and helps local, family-owned businesses thrive.
 
Proven Leadership:  Cindy leads the fight with other members of the City Council and Shoreline community in implementing Shoreline’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy, Economic Development Plan and Comprehensive Housing Strategy so that development is coordinated and in harmony with the long-term vision for Shoreline.