Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is aiming to become the first Seattle mayor in two decades to be elected to a second term.
He has officially registered his re-election campaign with the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission.
During my first term, we’ve made real progress and put our One Seattle approach into action – advancing our shared priorities by uniting the people of our city together around common values. We’ve delivered public safety solutions, kept parks and sidewalks open and accessible while moving people into shelter and housing with services, made historic investments in affordable housing, prioritized a transportation system focused on safety, and passed nation-leading climate legislation.
Additionally, Harrell’s administration said it has achieved an over 80% decrease in tent encampments and a more than 60% decrease in RVs at encampments, with record numbers of shelter referrals and placements. However, one of the most significant criticisms has been regarding his administration’s handling of homelessness, particularly the removal of tent encampments. Ascritics argue these sweeps displace vulnerable individuals without providing adequate services or housing alternatives.
During his initial mayoral campaign, Harrell was targeted by a controversial ad from his opponent, M. Lorena González. The ad, which was later pulled, was criticized for being racially insensitive. It featured a white rape survivor instead of a survivor from a community of color, which many felt perpetuated harmful stereotypes.“I don’t think he’ll be seriously contested,” Dotzauer said. “I don’t think there’s anyone on the city council who wants to challenge him.
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