Meet the Candidate LFP City Council Pos. 1 - Semra Riddle

Shoreline, WALocal News

Semra Riddle, candidate for Position 1 on the Lake Forest Park City Council, envisions a vibrant community that prioritizes affordable housing and safer streets. She plans to implement a city-wide safety map based on community feedback to improve street safety, responding to residents' calls for immediate action. Riddle believes housing can accommodate multiple families while maintaining a single-family appearance, allowing first-time buyers and seniors to build wealth. She also supports small businesses in walkable areas to foster community engagement. Her past successes include creating a traffic calming option and advocating for better active transportation infrastructure.

Riddle's vision includes enhancing public art through a funded program that showcases local achievements. She expresses gratitude to the community for their support over the past nine years and seeks their votes to continue her work. Riddle emphasizes her integrity and compassion as key qualities for her continued service on the council.

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