I am running for City Council to bring an effective, decisive and pragmatic approach to City Hall. The City Council has a reputation for advancing policies that have little to do with the "kitchen table" issues most families face in our city. Families and working Seattleites are hurting: our local economy isn't creating jobs, our city is plagued by rising crime and we continue to idle in traffic. The current City Council does not have a vision to tackle these big issues, nor a plan to get us moving again.

My values are your progressive Seattle values. On the City Council, I will work for:

Economic Opportunity to make it through these tough times and lay the foundation in which our small businesses can thrive and grow the next great economy - one that will provide a better quality of life throughout the city.

Affordable, Safe Neighborhoods, because we must make sure Seattle continues to be a great place to live and raise our families. This means building enough housing stock to keep prices affordable. It means creating safe, walkable communities with vibrant business districts. And it means protecting the character of our neighborhoods by involving our communities in the planning process from the start.

Transportation Solutions, because it's time for Seattle to plan and build the infrastructure that will serve this city for the next century, with safe and reliable transportation options connecting our walkable communities to each other and to a strong and thriving downtown core. Unlike the debate on the viaduct replacement, I'll make sure citizens are heard on transportation solutions to meet the needs of everyone.

I believe it's time for the city to create a strategic plan to support small businesses and spur their growth. Having worked as a Solutions Architect for the last six years, I know how to deliver projects on time and within budget. I have a track record of cutting through the red tape and reducing costs.

I am a third generation Seattle native. My partner and I are raising twins adopted from a drug-addicted mother and we live in West Seattle's green-built High Point neighborhood.

Endorsed by: King County Democrats, 11th District Democrats, 34th District Democrats, 37th District Democrats, ILWU Local 52, Senator Joe McDermott, Senator Ed Murray, Representative Sharon Nelson, Representative Marko Liias and Honorable Dawn Mason.

For a change, Vote David Ginsberg for Seattle City Council.