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Raman Mann (Renton City Council Position 2, Washington, candidate 2025)
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Raman Mann ran for election to the Renton City Council Position 2 in Washington. He was on the ballot in the primary on August 5, 2025.[source]
Mann completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Raman Mann provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on July 8, 2025:
- High school: Eastside Catholic High School
- Gender: Male
- Profession: Small Business Owner
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign slogan: Mann with the Plan: Safe Streets, Strong Renton!
- Campaign website
- Campaign endorsements
- Campaign Facebook
Elections
General election
General election for Renton City Council Position 2
Mary Clymer and Carmen Rivera are running in the general election for Renton City Council Position 2 on November 4, 2025.
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Renton City Council Position 2
Mary Clymer, Raman Mann, and Carmen Rivera ran in the primary for Renton City Council Position 2 on August 5, 2025.
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Election results
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Raman Mann completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mann's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Renton isn’t just where I live—it’s where I’ve built my life, my livelihood, and now, my future. That’s why I’m running for Renton City Council. I believe in a brighter future for our city—one that’s safe, vibrant, and full of opportunity.
I envision streets that are secure, neighborhoods filled with energy and connection, and a local economy that uplifts every resident. With deep roots in this community and real-world experience running a business, I understand both the challenges we face and the potential we can unlock—together.- Renton ensures public safety for its 107,000+ residents through the Renton Police and Fire Departments, partnering with King County and Valley Communications. With 137 officers, the police emphasize community policing, addressing 2025’s burglary spike. Crime stats are online, but a 2023 survey showed only 40% feel safe at night, 10% downtown. Crime rose 6.4% from 2021-2022. Raman Mann, a local business owner and City Council candidate, runs to enhance safety by tackling poverty, housing, and mental health. He proposes hiring more officers to boost visibility, alongside better lighting and Business Watch, ensuring safe spaces while connecting vulnerable residents to services for a thriving Renton.
- Renton aids its 107,000+ residents with housing and support. King County’s 2022 PIT count noted 13,368 unhoused; Renton’s share is hundreds. With REACH, the city spent $1.2M in 2023 on shelters, services. The 2024 plan stresses prevention, rehousing. Yet, 65% of residents see homelessness as a top concern, citing visible issues downtown. Rising rents and a 4% vacancy rate drive instability. Raman Mann, a local business owner and City Council candidate, runs to address root causes—housing costs and mental health—while ensuring safe public spaces. He proposes banning encampments and open-air drug use, pushing for affordable housing, shelters, and outreach to connect the unhoused with services for a Renton where all have homes.
- Median home prices hit $750,000, with rents up 20% since 2020 and a 4% vacancy rate, per 2023 data. The city partners with nonprofits to fund low-income units, allocating $1.5M in 2024. Yet, housing shortages persist, fueling instability. Raman Mann, a local business owner and City Council candidate, runs to address this crisis by streamlining permitting and cutting red tape to speed up affordable housing construction. He pushes for mixed-income projects, rental assistance, and developer incentives to boost supply, ensuring equitable access. Mann’s vision is a Renton where all residents can afford a home, fostering a thriving community.
Community Engagement: Listening to diverse voices, as 65% of residents cite homelessness as a concern, ensuring equitable solutions.
Economic Acumen: Supporting 2,500+ small businesses by cutting red tape, offering tax incentives, and boosting downtown vitality.
Public Safety Knowledge: Collaborating with police to enhance safety, as only 40% feel safe at night per 2023 surveys.
Collaboration: Partnering with nonprofits and King County for regional issues like housing and mental health services.
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Other survey responses
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
