Seattle voters affirmed that political shift in 2023 when they elected a slate of five district councilmembers who are closely aligned with Nelson’s political vision. Nelson took the lead as Council president just two years into her first term.
The 2025 District 9 Council election will give voters a chance to respond to Nelson’s leadership of the Council and the more conservative bent she and her colleagues have brought to City Hall.
Nelson faces three opponents in her bid for reelection.
Sara Nelson
As Council president, Nelson has made good on her promise to prioritize police hiring. Last year, the Council voted to increase hiring bonuses to $50,000
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