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Mayor-Elect Wilson Appoints Transition Director and Co-Chairs

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.

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Katie Wilson Addresses the Public in First Press Conference Since Mayoral Win

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.

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Harrell Reflects on Tenure, Passes Torch to Wilson in Concession Speech

SEATTLE, WA – Outgoing Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his concession speech Thursday afternoon at City Hall, just weeks before he is set to leave office. Speaking after a narrow election loss, the Mayor congratulated Mayor-elect Katie Wilson and reflected on his four years in office.

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Down to the Wire: The Seattle Mayoral Race Remains Too Close to Call

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.

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King County Executive Candidates Pledge to Prioritize Survivors of Violent Crime as Support Services Dwindle 

King County’s first-ever Summit on Crime Survivors ignited calls upon public officials to commit to keeping survivors of violent crime at the center of policy decisions. Held in June at the Sea Mar Museum of Chicano/a/Latino/a Culture, the summit brought together survivors, families of victims, victim advocates, and public officials to discuss the gap of support service for survivors navigating the justice system. 

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Claudia Balducci: The Former Bellevue Mayor’s Vision for King County

Claudia Balducci, a prominent candidate for King County Executive, had an insightful conversation with Trae Holiday on "The Day with Trae” last week. Balducci, whose career spans decades of public service, shared her extensive background and outlined her comprehensive platform focused on improving the lives of King County residents.

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Harrell and Wilson Clash in Spirited Debate at Black Media Matters Studio

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.

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Converge Media and FOX13 Seattle to Host Pivotal Mayoral Debate: "Community Voices" Aims to Engage All Seattleites

This highly anticipated event will take place on Tuesday, September 23rd, from 7 PM to 8 PM, broadcasting live from Converge Media’s Black Media Matters Studio. The debate will be accessible to a broad audience, airing on FOX13 Seattle and simultaneously across all Converge Media streaming platforms.

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