Small Business, Nightlife, Sports, and the Arts – The Spirit and Culture of Seattle
A great city is partially defined by the experiences of people who live and visit our venues , neighborhoods and cultural institutions. Seattle can and must remain a place where entrepreneurs can pursue their dreams, artists and musicians can create the next wave of Seattle's cultural identity, and our waterfront, museums, theaters, concert venues, and stadiums draw in millions to experience our city and people.
31%
OF SEATTLE JOBS COME
FROM SMALL BUSINESS
33.9 M
VISITORS CAME TO
SEATTLE IN 2022
TO EMPOWER SEATTLE, I WILL
- Expand city partnerships with small businesses– especially startups by women, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs– throughout the City to lower barriers and costs to creating jobs and opportunities.
- Identify, build, and improve artist and “maker spaces” throughout Seattle to encourage creative enterprise, foster expression, and provide affordable housing and support.
- Leverage new County funding for arts and cultural programs to benefit community-based and regional organizations that improve equity and access to experiences and inspiration.
- Protect music and nightlife venues throughout the city to maintain accessible, affordable, and culturally diverse music and performance opportunities for artists and fans alike.
- Complete waterfront park and pedestrian improvements, connecting this incredible redeveloped asset to downtown other cultural institutions.
- Prepare Seattle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when nearly a million visitors will come to our region – and compete to host the Women’s World Cup in 2027.
Paid for by Alexis for Seattle
PO Box 20084, Seattle, WA 98102