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Efrain Hudnell

Efrain Hudnell is running for Seattle City Council Member, District 3.

Personal background

Efrain is originally from Washington D.C. He attended Mayfield High School. He has a bachelor's degree in political science and government from New Mexico State University and a law degree from Seattle University.

Professional background

Efrain is the deputy prosecutor for the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. He used to be a legal intern with the Seattle City Attorney and an intern for the Washington State Senate. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves as an army intelligence officer.

Political background

Efrain Hudnell's campaign for city council is his first entry into politics.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes that shifting focus away from automobiles in terms of the best mode of transport to public transit will aid in creating a better public transportation system.

Advocates for completion of the streetcar system.

Prioritizes the Move Seattle Levy renewal.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports usage of a vacancy tax and economic incentives (such as a tax break) to "maximize usage of existing inventory."

Proposes a "policy shift which would require minimal residential and or/commercial usage in neighborhoods with plots of land used as surface parking lots before any additional, net new parking can be installed."

Advocates for upzoning.

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Environment

As of June 27, 2023, Efrain Hudnell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Public Services

As of June 27, 2023, Efrain Hudnell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Public Safety

Advocates for investment in non-criminal intervention as opposed to traditional policing.

Calls for prioritization of rehabilitation over punishment for low level offenders.

Wants to increase mental and behavioral health services in order to fight crime at its root cause.

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