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). 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Dionne Foster, a leading Seattle City Council candidate for Position 9, is focused on improving affordability, promoting responsive governance, and ensuring safe and accessible streets. Challenging incumbent Council President Sara Nelson, Foster is committed to rebuilding public trust, which she believes Nelson has undermined, by prioritizing affordable housing and reformed public safety measures.