Talauna Reed continually clarifies solutions which are repeatedly unrecognized and disregarded. Her love for our community drives her to ask honest questions, and her lived experience is an invaluable asset in the conversation around housing.
We need to be able to distinguish between truth and false information, and not be led off course by reactive comments. Regarding Anna D.'s comment, there is only one statement that is true. Yes, Talauna Reed has a criminal record; so does another member of the current city council. The fact that this concern is being raised only in regard to Ms. Reed and that white council member is a clear example of anti-Black racism. The other reactive comments about Ms. Reed are false.
The comments about the death of Yvonne McDonald are incredibly heartless and painful to witness. Please refrain from speaking so disrespectfully of anyone's deceased relative.
To avoid restating false information, I will reference the case of Ms. Reed's loved one briefly. Even OPD ruled her death suspicious along with the coroner. Our city manager and city council did not conduct an independent investigation. They retained a private law firm hand-picked by Jay Burney (only in their interest) to "investigate" their officers. They have not even completed their so-called "independent investigation" or at least notified Ms. McDonald's family that they have.
The voters in Olympia are smart! Ms. Reed is a very reliable and qualified candidate for the Olympia City Council. It is time for change and true diversity and inclusion to happen!
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