Dr. Sandra Valenciano has been appointed as the next Director of Public Health – Seattle and King County, pending confirmation by the Metropolitan King County Council and Seattle City Council.
Katie Wilson was sworn in as Seattle’s new mayor, delivering an energetic inaugural speech that emphasized inclusion, community action, and shared purpose, while outlining her priorities for housing, safety, economic opportunity, and sustainability.
Construction will soon begin on New Hope Family Housing, a 92-unit mixed-use development in Seattle’s Central District, providing affordable housing for working families earning up to 60% of the area median income.
The Seattle Education Forum on October 15th will provide an opportunity for Seattle residents to engage directly with candidates running for city, county and school board offices, and to discuss issues affecting their children and schools.
