Mayor Katie Wilson delivered her first State of the City address to a crowd of approximately 300 leaders, press, and Seattleites on Feb. 17—Lunar New Year, “a time for renewal, for family, and to welcome the spring.”
Mayor, deputy mayor meet with CID community leaders
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and Deputy Mayor Brian Surratt met Feb. 2 with community leaders from the Chinatown-International District (CID) to discuss homelessness, public safety and economic pressures facing the neighborhood.
CID safety group urges city action after fatal shooting
The Chinatown-International District Public Safety Council sent a Jan. 23, 2026, letter to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, Police Chief Shon Barnes and the City Council urging action over recurring gun violence at 8th Avenue South and South Lane Street.
Mayor calls for applicants to help guide CID
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is looking to appoint a new member to the International Special Review District (ISRD) Board—and she’s inviting community members with a strong connection to Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) to apply.
Seattle moves to bar federal immigration enforcement
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced on Thursday a series of initial steps aimed at protecting residents amid increased federal immigration enforcement activity, even as the city says it has no indication of an immediate surge by federal agents.
Wilson announces departmental leadership decisions
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced her decisions on the leadership of several city departments on Wednesday.
Harrell says good bye to supporters
It didn’t go the way it was planned, but Bruce Harrell spent an afternoon of one of his last days as Seattle’s mayor giving thanks to the many supporters that championed him during the last four years.
Jen Chan to focus on trust, emotional intelligence as Seattle city operations director
Jen Chan freely admits that her temporary post as Seattle’s director of city operations for the incoming Wilson administration is a bit of a new one for her.
Seattle Mayor-Elect names transition team
Seattle Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson has announced key leaders for her transition team, tapping experienced local figures to help shape her administration.
Harrell concedes mayorship as Wilson takes helm
In her mayor-elect acceptance speech on Nov. 13, Katie Wilson graciously thanked outgoing Mayor Bruce Harrell both for a congratulatory phone call that morning and for his service.