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. 

By a narrow margin, Katie Wilson is projected to win the 2025 Seattle mayoral race against incumbent Bruce Harrell. In light of her win, Converge looks back on Wilson’s first interview with Trae Holiday on The Day With Trae on April 6, 2025. Wilson, a self-described community organizer of 14 years and founder of the Transit Riders Union, spoke about her decision to run for mayor and what she planned to prioritize in office. 

In this segment of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with Councilmember Rob Saka, who stepped into his role representing District One of the Seattle City Council in January 2024. District One comprises the neighborhoods of West Seattle, South Park, SoDo, Georgetown, and Pioneer Square, all communities in which Saka underscored his dedication to building up through engagement, such as small business listening sessions and walking tours. 

Alexis Mercedes Rinck, who recently announced her candidacy for the Seattle City Council's Position 8 citywide seat, recently appeared on The Day with Trae to discuss her candidacy and vision for the city. Rinck is challenging the newly elected Tanya Woo, who declared her intention to keep the seat earlier this month.