My name is Brian Carver and I am running for Seattle City Council Position 4.
I am running for Seattle City Council because I love Seattle and feel that I will be a strong addition to the Seattle City Council team. Today, Seattle needs leaders in government with a vision for the next generation and commitment to measure how policy serves our community. I have a MBA and a Masters in Engineering from the University of Washington and I am currently serving as the Worldwide Lean Manager for Amazon.com.
Lean methodology is a scientific approach that empowers people to take responsibility and drive positive change across an organization by eliminating waste. My programs have added tremendous value to Amazon’s customers, and I look forward to bringing this knowledge and experience to City Hall.
Before joining Amazon.com, I’ve worked in a variety of fields from landscaping in High School to prototype machining at a startup medical device company. I’ve also worked as a welder at a custom automotive race shop, and as a TA for the UW Race Car Development Senior Design Class. These diverse employment experiences have provided me with a background in many parts of our economy and workforce so that I can effectively bring together business owners, unions, and employees to find solutions that create sustainable job growth.
My top priorities for Seattle are to:
- Improve economic prosperity for all by stimulating job growth and creating more affordable housing.
- Encourage environmental sustainability through public transportation, industry regulation, and personal conservation opportunities.
- Support our youth through violence prevention, improved education, and diverse cultural programs.
My campaign for City Council is the culmination of years of leadership and service. Since I was 14, I have been committed to working with local youth and our environment. Some examples that demonstrate how I have used my service and leadership skills are:
- Involved with programs to benefit youth in Seattle and around the country, 2005 - present
- Organized civic environmental projects, resulting in thousands of trees being planted, 1995-present
- Coordinated events that recognized youth and community leaders for their contributions to our city, 2006 - present
- Uplifted dozens of Hurricane Katrina Evacuees at youth and community shelters, 2005
- Project Manager on a new orphanage in Sri Lanka for 200 kids, 2006
Although I will be representing the interests of all citizens of Seattle, I bring to the table a strong insight into the youth of our city. They are our future. Youth provide businesses with ingenuity, creativity, and an amazing implementation of technology. Young entrepreneurs are changing our lives in ways we would not have thought of just five years ago, and we need to inject their energy and special knowledge into every aspect of our community, including the political arena. My wife Jameelah and I have been focused on youth empowerment for several years. We have experienced firsthand the transformation youth can bring to the world with the right skills.
I feel that I have a proven track record in the business community and, my Masters degrees in both Engineering and Business will be of service to the operations of the Seattle City Council. I invite you to vote for me and to consider joining my "Carver for Council" campaign team.
Thank you
Brian Carver