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Jorge L. Barón

Jorge L. Barón is running for King County Council Member, District 4.

Political background

Jorge L. Barón's campaign for city council is his first entry into politics.

Professional background

Jorge used to be the executive director of Northwest Immigrants Rights Project, where he provided legal services for immigrants. He used to be an assistant director in the film industry.

Personal background

Jorge is originally from Bogotá, Colombia. He has lived in the United States since he was 13. He has bachelor's degrees in economics and history from Duke University and a law degree from Yale. He lives with his wife, Tyler. They have three children.

Candidates (3)

These are the candidates running for this office.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports dense, walkable neighborhoods and robust, reliable public transportation as an alternative to individual car usage.

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Housing & Urban Development

Promises "to develop affordable and dignified housing for all and lead on comprehensive strategies to support our unhoused neighbors."

Wants to build affordable housing for low-income families, seniors, and individuals experiencing homelessness, while also providing shelter and support services in the short term.

Supports rent stabilization and tenant protections, and wants to prevent unfair evictions and displacement.

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Environment

Supports climate resilience initiatives and plants to "approach this issue as one of climate justice, prioritizing the mitigation of impacts of the crisis on marginalized communities."

Plans to increase the use of sustainable energy sources, including solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Promises to conserve natural resources in the Puget Sound, protect biodiversity, and making sure that land is used sustainably.

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Public Services

Supports universally affordable childcare.

Wants to expand behavioral health services, including substance use treatment.

Said, "I believe it is essential to use a racial justice lens when evaluating policies in all these issue areas."

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Public Safety

Plans to focus on preventing crime, community-based policing, and using data to improve public safety.

Said, "I recognize the importance of a holistic approach to public safety that goes beyond traditional law enforcement measures."

Supports reforming the police, by providing more oversight, training in de-escalation, and prioritizing transparency.

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