Mary Clymer is challenging incumbent Carmen Rivera for Renton City Council, Position 2. Clymer participated on the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, contributing to Erasmus, the rooftop dragon in downtown Renton and various murals across the city. On her work on the commission, Clymer said she hopes they can "continue to break down barriers for local artists to promote diversity and underserved voices."
Clymer's campaign is centered on community building, particularly through the arts and public spaces. Her priorities include neighborhood safety, supporting small businesses, and promoting sustainable transportation options. Her approach to public safety includes investing in both prevention and response, but could be expanded to include crisis response teams and de-escalation training. Clymer is supportive of fast-tracking small business start-ups, especially for women, people of color, and underrepresented groups, championing the diversity of Renton. Additionally, she hopes to make Renton a less car-dependent city by increasing the bike- and walk-ability of our neighborhoods.
In our interview, Clymer identified housing, homelessness, and connectivity in Renton as her primary campaign goals. She expressed disappointment in the 2020 decision to shut down the Red Lion hotel and is open to the idea of building tiny home villages as a means of transitional housing. While she acknowledged she has more to learn on the issue, she was a proponent of creating more multi-family units to increase the housing supply and bring down costs. On public safety, her response was reserved and limited to police services. Although she echoed concerns around the impact of policing on vulnerable populations, Clymer did not seem to have a thorough understanding of alternative solutions to help residents of all backgrounds feel safe.
Mary Clymer is leading her campaign with empathy and a willingness to learn, but lacked some clarity and understanding on certain issues facing Renton.
Mary Clymer is challenging incumbent Carmen Rivera for Renton City Council, Position 2. Clymer participated on the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, contributing to Erasmus, the rooftop dragon in downtown Renton and various murals across the city. On her work on the commission, Clymer said she hopes they can "continue to break down barriers for local artists to promote diversity and underserved voices."
Clymer's campaign is centered on community building, particularly through the arts and public spaces. Her priorities include neighborhood safety, supporting small businesses, and promoting sustainable transportation options. Her approach to public safety includes investing in both prevention and response, but could be expanded to include crisis response teams and de-escalation training. Clymer is supportive of fast-tracking small business start-ups, especially for women, people of color, and underrepresented groups, championing the diversity of Renton. Additionally, she hopes to make Renton a less car-dependent city by increasing the bike- and walk-ability of our neighborhoods.
In our interview, Clymer identified housing, homelessness, and connectivity in Renton as her primary campaign goals. She expressed disappointment in the 2020 decision to shut down the Red Lion hotel and is open to the idea of building tiny home villages as a means of transitional housing. While she acknowledged she has more to learn on the issue, she was a proponent of creating more multi-family units to increase the housing supply and bring down costs. On public safety, her response was reserved and limited to police services. Although she echoed concerns around the impact of policing on vulnerable populations, Clymer did not seem to have a thorough understanding of alternative solutions to help residents of all backgrounds feel safe.
Mary Clymer is leading her campaign with empathy and a willingness to learn, but lacked some clarity and understanding on certain issues facing Renton.
Mary Clymer is challenging incumbent Carmen Rivera for Renton City Council, Position 2. Clymer participated on the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, contributing to Erasmus, the rooftop dragon in downtown Renton and various murals across the city. On her work on the commission, Clymer said she hopes they can "continue to break down barriers for local artists to promote diversity and underserved voices."
Clymer's campaign is centered on community building, particularly through the arts and public spaces. Her priorities include neighborhood safety, supporting small businesses, and promoting sustainable transportation options. Her approach to public safety includes investing in both prevention and response, but could be expanded to include crisis response teams and de-escalation training. Clymer is supportive of fast-tracking small business start-ups, especially for women, people of color, and underrepresented groups, championing the diversity of Renton. Additionally, she hopes to make Renton a less car-dependent city by increasing the bike- and walk-ability of our neighborhoods.
In our interview, Clymer identified housing, homelessness, and connectivity in Renton as her primary campaign goals. She expressed disappointment in the 2020 decision to shut down the Red Lion hotel and is open to the idea of building tiny home villages as a means of transitional housing. While she acknowledged she has more to learn on the issue, she was a proponent of creating more multi-family units to increase the housing supply and bring down costs. On public safety, her response was reserved and limited to police services. Although she echoed concerns around the impact of policing on vulnerable populations, Clymer did not seem to have a thorough understanding of alternative solutions to help residents of all backgrounds feel safe.
Mary Clymer is leading her campaign with empathy and a willingness to learn, but lacked some clarity and understanding on certain issues facing Renton.
