Elect Marco Rossi, an Olympia for all

Why is it important to elect Marco Rossi for Olympia mayor? I remember the words of Martin Luther King Jr.: “The arc of the moral universe is long and it bends toward justice.”

Marco Rossi’s vision, an Olympia for all, is a glimmer of light in that arc. I look around and see the people of our wondrous city; people of all sizes, shapes, ages, genders, colors, beliefs and know these are people just like you and I, each wanting to be happy, each with their own struggles and triumphs, each finding their way. People just like you and I!

I see the people of this city and know, we, you and I, decide what kind of city Olympia is. We, you and I, decide if this is a city that works nicely for SOME or is it a city that works for ALL?

When the safety net fails for many who lack a warm home and food to eat; when we close our eyes and hearts to those struggling beyond what we can understand; when laws, codes, planning and decision-making benefit some but not all; when citizens are marginalized in any way, then, what kind of Olympia are we? What kind of people are we?

What we do defines us. Support Rossi for mayor and watch the arc of justice shine brighter as we move closer to an Olympia for all!

This story was originally published October 27, 2015 at 1:25 PM with the headline "Elect Marco Rossi, an Olympia for all."