Five of seven districts will feature a brand new councilmember when it's all said and done in November.
SEATTLE — After dozens of candidates jostled for position in the August primary, voters are set to decide on one of two candidates in each of seven races, with just two incumbents running for reelection.With incumbent Lisa Herbold not running for reelection, two new faces are competing to fill her seat: Maren Costa and Rob Saka.
Morales was first elected to the dais in 2019. Since then, she touts her commitments to “investing in historically under-funded schools,” as well as passing legislation protecting tenants, giving paid sick leave to gig workers, and funding for “community-driven development.” She has been endorsed by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Seattle Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, MLK Labor, and The Stranger.
Hudson bills herself as a “progressive urbanist,” promising to bring “substantive constructive solutions” to issues like homelessness, public safety, and housing affordability. She has been endorsed by The Stranger, King County Democrats, and King County Councilmembers Claudia Balducci, Joe McDermott, and Rod Dembowski.
Rivera serves as the Deputy Director for Seattle’s Office of Arts & Culture. She states that it’s “unacceptable” for Seattle to not have an alternative to armed 911 responses, and emphasizes fixing that as a focus of her campaign. She has been endorsed by the Seattle Times, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, Mayor Bruce Harrell, and Councilmember Sara Nelson.
Strauss was elected to city council in 2019. He touts his work to “moving homeless people from parks and sidewalks to housing,” and stresses his commitment to public safety and addressing the city’s housing crisis. He has been endorsed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson, King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, and Mayor Bruce Harrell.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
LA City Council moves to end COVID vaccine mandate for city employeesThe move is meant to align with LA County and the LAUSD, which have already removed their vaccine requirements.
Read more »
Seattle Council candidate talks need for hygiene, mental health care at encampment sitesChrisTiana ObeySumner says their experience living on the streets has positioned them to best tackle the homelessness crisis as a City Council member.
Read more »
Seattle City Councilmember Strauss defends police vote, talks new taxesSeattle City Council member Dan Strauss defends his multiple votes on policing, and says he is open to discussing expanding progressive revenue if he’s elected
Read more »
Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis seeks second term, faces challenger Bob KettleDozens of people are reportedly injured after the shooting in Lewiston, Maine on Oct. 25.
Read more »
Neighbors filed several complaints to city before massive vacant house fire in SeattleNeighbors in the Colman Triangle neighborhood are thankful their community is safe after a vacant home was engulfed in flames Tuesday morning.
Read more »
City of Seattle clears a homeless encampment in Ballard neighborhoodDozens of tents in two areas near Leary Way in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood were cleared Thursday.
Read more »