The Office of the Mayor hosted a Black Business Leaders Roundtable on Tuesday at City Hall, creating space for Black business owners and entrepreneurs across Seattle to address the city. Mayor Katie Wilson, Deputy Mayor Brian Surratt, and newly appointed Special Advisor on LGBTQ+ Affairs Dominique Stephens addressed the audience.

Earlier today, Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson delivered her first State of the City address at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, a venue chosen for its deep roots in the city's Black history. While the speech touched on a broad "affordability agenda," the emotional and policy core was centered on a recent spike in gun violence—most notably the deaths of two Rainier Beach High School students.

SEATTLE, WA — In the shadow of Seattle’s tech-driven prosperity lies a harrowing statistic that city leaders are finally being forced to confront: Seattle currently ranks second in the nation for the prevalence of sex trafficking. On Thursday, the Summit on Crime Survivors convened a coalition of survivors, advocates, and policymakers at Seattle City Hall to move beyond the "awareness" phase into increasing resources for survivors. 

After nearly one month representing the city-wide Position 9, Seattle City Councilmember Dionne Foster discussed her focus on affordable housing for Black families and homeowners, tackling homelessness, and protecting Seattleites from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). 

In her first major policy action since taking office, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed two executive orders today at El Centro de la Raza in Beacon Hill. The orders target two of the city’s most persistent challenges: unsheltered homelessness and public transit reliability.

The Seattle City Council held its first meeting of the new term on January 6, 2026, where Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth was elected as Council President for the 2026-2027 term in a 9-0 vote. Council President Pro Tem Dan Strauss nominated Hollingsworth, which was seconded with no opposing nominations. Hollingsworth is the first Black woman to be elected president of the Seattle City Council. 

Erika J. Evans was sworn in as Seattle’s new City Attorney during an oath of office ceremony at City Hall on Monday. Her inauguration marks not only a transition in leadership, but a historic moment as she becomes the first Black person to hold the position in the city. 

Seattle City Hall was at capacity yesterday morning for the inauguration of Mayor Katie B. Wilson. The ceremony, held in the Main Lobby, drew an enthusiastic crowd to witness a transition of leadership that Wilson described as the start of a "new era" for the city.

The Seattle News, Views, and Brews (SNVB) podcast recently hosted its first-ever Patrons Appreciation Year-End event at City Hall, celebrating their patrons and extending their commitment to local independent journalism in Seattle. Set up in City Grind Espresso in City Hall, the event saw hosts Brian Callanan and David Kroman record the 50th SNVB episode of 2025 in front of a studio audience of patrons.

Last night, The Big O joined Seattle News Tonight to discuss his recent conversation with Mayor-elect Katie Wilson on “The Big O Show.” Salisbury shared his post-interview reflections, offered insight into the new administration's structural changes and its strategy for tackling chronic issues in the Chinatown International District (CID), including Little Saigon. 

Converge Media’s Omari Salisbury (The Big O) joined Good Day Seattle this morning to share his takeaways from his recent interview with Mayor-elect Katie Wilson on “The Big O Show.” With less than one month until Wilson is sworn in, Salisbury offered a look into what Seattleites can expect from the new administration, from Wilson’s management style, her approach to City Hall, and her priorities on public safety and homelessness. 

By Elizah Lourdes Rendorio, Journalist Intern, The University of Washington - Seattle’s Mayor-elect Katie Wilson held her first transition meeting team Tuesday, Dec. 9 at El Centro De La Raza. Her 60-member team, which includes a group of student and youth advisors, convened to set the administration's initial agenda and priorities before taking office in January. 

Mayor-elect Katie Wilson recently appeared on “The Big O Show” to discuss her transition into office and her administration's priorities, including homelessness and public safety. Wilson announced for the first time that she will keep Shon Barnes as Seattle Police Chief. "I've had several conversations now with Chief Barnes and I will be retaining him as our police chief,” she said. 

Now five months after returning to office, Councilmember Debora Juarez of District 5 (D5) has hit the ground running. Last month, Juarez  discussed her experience returning to council after a 19-month break. Her comeback signified a new beginning, driven not only by her unwavering commitment to public service but also a refreshed and recalibrated perspective on leadership. 

This morning, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson announced her senior staff team to guide her administration and implement her vision. The senior staff are described as coalition builders, community organizers, and public servants.

Seattle Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson has announced the key personnel who will lead her transition into office. The team is composed of local leaders with experience in government, business, labor, housing, and community development, with the stated goal of preparing the new administration for success upon taking office.

SEATTLE, WA – Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson addressed the public on Thursday afternoon at the Seattle Labor Temple following her narrow win, framing her ascension to the city's highest office as a victory for the thousands of volunteers and working-class residents who powered her grassroots campaign.

Progressive challenger Katie Wilson has significantly extended her lead over incumbent Mayor Harrell today, now ahead by 1,346 votes, a major jump from yesterday's razor-thin 91-vote margin.

While Election Day has passed, the race is far from decided. Fewer than 100 (91) votes currently separate the outcome between incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson. As of the latest official updates (November 10, 2025), Wilson holds a slim lead, overturning a significant initial gap, and signaling a tense final stretch as the remaining ballots (Around 6000) are processed.

In a determining moment for the future of the Emerald City, Mayor Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson squared off in a spirited debate in the Black Media Matters studio last night. Moderated by host and executive producer of Converge Media’s Community Voices, Angela Poe Russell and FOX 13 Seattle’s David Rose, the debate sparked crucial dialogue and opposing strategies on public safety, affordability and housing, public transportation and accessibility, and Seattle’s Black community.