Currently holds the office of Seattle City Mayor until December 31, 2025.
Candidate for Seattle City Mayor in 2021 Washington Consolidated General Election.
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Get StartedDevelop a localized clean energy economy through new, green, union jobs in energy, transportation, and construction and retrofitting – with a just transition, strong labor standards, and apprenticeships that ensure workers thrive. Learn more
Establish truly 100% Clean Buildings – by ending the use of natural gas in new construction, supporting efforts to replace aging gas systems with clean electricity in existing homes and buildings, and expanding adoption and accessibility of rooftop solar. Learn more
Policy and coordination, making sure we are working alongside local, regional, state and federal officials and agencies to improve safety and reduce violence. Learn more
Investing in community based response for people and places most impacted by gun violence. Learn more
Improving education and outreach, from making sure residents understand that we are all safer with fewer guns in our homes, to safe storage for those who do legally possess firearms. Learn more
Leverage additional foundation and private sector support to offset program costs. Learn more
Make broader care and coverage an integral part of our plan to address homelessness; as we expand treatment and services, it is less expensive to offer comprehensive and preventative care than rely on emergency rooms and first responders. Learn more
Partner with providers and hospitals to allow affordable, point of service or ongoing care. Learn more
Increase e-bike usage and support electric cars by placing and constructing charging stations so they are widely available and conveniently located. As demand for gasoline decreases, work to clean up and repurpose valuable land for electric vehicles, affordable housing, retail, and community uses. Learn more
Continue investing in safe sidewalks and bike lanes while implementing Vision Zero concepts that will help keep every commuter safe. Learn more
Listen to and act on the needs of transit and rideshare drivers – investing in solutions to ensure safety and wellbeing on the job, and furthering first-in-the-nation organizing protections. Learn more
As we emerge from the pandemic, get transit back on track, by increasing frequency of service, broadening route options, and working with Metro to better connect different methods of transportation. Learn more
Accelerate repair and maintenance of aging facilities like the West Seattle Bridge, Magnolia Bridge, and other critical infrastructure needs that connect our neighborhoods and people. Learn more
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