Hear from Seattle City Council Candidates on Transportation, Housing, and Sustainability

A row of people on bicycles in a protected lane share the street with a King County Metrobus.There are currently 58 candidates for Seattle City Council.

Are you overwhelmed, and looking for a candidate in your district that aligns with your values? Look no further!

  SNG, the MASS Coalition, and allies are hosting candidate forums in five of the seven Seattle City Council districts this month. We'll hear from candidates as they answer questions about the biggest issues facing our city: transportation, housing, reducing carbon emissions, and equity. All forums are wheelchair-accessible and CART services will be provided:
  • District 6 Candidate Forum moderated by Heidi Groover Tuesday, May 21, 5:30-7:30pm Phinney Neighborhood Association, 6532 Phinney Ave N (District 6 includes Crown Hill, Greenwood, Ballard, Phinney Ridge, Greenlake, Tangletown, and parts of Fremont)
  • District 3 Candidate Forum moderated by Heidi Groover and Dr. Larry Hubbell Thursday, May 23, 6:00-7:30pm Washington State Labor Council, 321 16th Ave S (District 3 includes Capitol Hill, Central Area, First Hill, Little Saigon, and parts of South Lake Union, Mount Baker, Montlake and Yesler Terrace)
  • District 2 Candidate Forum moderated by Erica Barnett Tuesday, May 28, 7:00-8:30pm New Holly Gathering Hall, 7054 32nd Ave S (District 2 includes Chinatown/International District, Little Saigon, SoDo, Beacon Hill, Georgetown, Mount Baker, Columbia City, New Holly, Othello, Seward Park, and Rainier Beach)
  • District 7 Candidate Forum moderated by Erica Barnett Wednesday, May 29, 6:00-8:00pm SEIU 775 Auditorium, 215 Columbia St. (District 7 includes Pioneer Square, Downtown, Belltown, Denny Triangle, Uptown/Lower Queen Anne, Queen Anne, Interbay, Magnolia, and parts of First Hill and South Lake Union)
  • District 4 Candidate Forum moderated by Erica Barnett Thursday, May 30, 5:30-7:30pm Cascade Bicycle Club, 7787 62nd Ave NE (District 4 encompasses Eastlake, University District, Wallingford, Ravenna Bryant, Roosevelt, and parts of Fremont, Maple Leaf, and Wedgwood)
If you miss the forum or if you live in District 1 (West Seattle and South Park) or District 5 (North Seattle), keep a lookout for candidate questionnaires! You'll be able to read what candidates in your district have to say about these important issues.