Kang stands by a colorful pedestrian bridge over Aurora Avenue.

Educator Julie Kang Enters Fray in D5 Seattle Council Race

Julie Kang is running for the open seat in Seattle City Council’s District 5 this year, and is the first candidate in the race to qualify for democracy vouchers. An educator and bank founder, Kang espoused a mix of centrist and progressive views in her interview with The Urbanist.
Jenks smiles and has dark wavy hair and wears a striped sweater.

Climate Advocate Nilu Jenks Announces D5 Seattle Council Campaign

Lake City activist Nilu Jenks is the first to jump in the race for Seattle City Council’s District 5. The special election could determine control of the council next year. The first-generation Iranian-American is stressing the need to protect immigrants and the environment, as Trump attacks both.

Toshiko Hasegawa Jumps in King County Council District 2 Race

Touting a focus on social housing, transit-oriented development, and lidding I-5, Hasegawa is the second candidate to announce in the race to fill Girmay Zahilay's former King County Council seat.