Michael Westgaard for Renton City Council

Ballots are dropping for Mike’s election on October 15th! In this challenging race against an incumbent backed by big business, every vote will be critical – have you registered to vote?

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  • Vote for Mike – and tell your friends, family, and neighbors to vote – by November 4th!

Mike For Renton

Michael Westgaard, a dedicated advocate for working families and seasoned community and labor organizer, is running for Renton City Council, position 1. With a platform focused on tackling the cost-of-living crisis, creating affordable housing solutions, improving transportation options, and addressing public safety concerns, Mike is determined to build a city that serves its residents, not just big business and corporate landlords.

Key priorities of the campaign include:

Protecting the New Minimum Wage: First and foremost he will make it his mission to protect the wages you have earned. That means fighting for a strong enforcement mechanism for the Raise the Wage Renton ballot initiative and making sure you get every penny you voted for every year.

Obtaining Affordable Childcare and Fully Funded Schools: Mike will build on policies from South King County cities to lower the cost of childcare, while committing to advocating for fully funded schools – no cuts for our kids!

Fighting for Rent Stabilization and Social Housing: Mike plans to pressure the Mayor and city administration to implement rent stabilization policies and invest in social housing to alleviate the housing crisis.

Expanding Transportation Options: Mike envisions a connected and safe Renton, advocating for expanded city bus services linking neighborhoods to Metro transit centers, as well as improved infrastructure to make bicycling safer by separating bike lanes from busy roadways.

Building a Safer, Inclusive Renton: Through investments in housing and transportation, Mike aims to create a Renton that works for its residents — a city that prioritizes the needs of working families over the interests of corporate landlords.