
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to face 7 opponents in reelection bid
An actor, an organizer, a doctor and a corporate executive are challenging Harrell, who would be the city’s first two-term mayor in 15 years if he wins.
An actor, an organizer, a doctor and a corporate executive are challenging Harrell, who would be the city’s first two-term mayor in 15 years if he wins.
The young progressive, who ousted Tanya Woo in a landslide last fall, is running against a reverend, a small business owner and a metal musician.
The Councilmember will face three Position 9 challengers, and the results could indicate whether the city’s centrist, pro-business shift will continue.
She cited the passage of Prop 1A as helping convince her to run, saying she thinks voters want leaders who “govern in the interest of people in the city.”
In a 63% landslide, Seattleites voted to create a new “excess compensation” tax. Now it’s time for the city’s Social Housing Developer to get to work.