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Seattle council holds special hearing as finalists seek District 2 appointment; decision set for Jan. 27
Summary
The Seattle City Council on Jan. 23 heard three-minute statements from District 2 finalists, received public comments and questions from council members on homelessness, public safety, the comprehensive plan and Little Saigon; the council will vote on an appointment at its Jan. 27 meeting.
The Seattle City Council convened a special meeting Jan. 23 to hear public comment and candidate presentations for the vacant District 2 seat, and set a Jan. 27 meeting to vote on an appointment. Council President Sarah Nelson opened the session and, after suspending the usual rules to allow public comment, said "the council rules are suspended" so speakers could address the day's agenda.
The clerk reported that 24 people had signed up to speak: "We have 17 remote and 7 in person," the clerk told the council. Dozens of residents and community leaders used one-minute public-comment slots to support several finalists and raise issues they want the next councilmember to prioritize: public safety, anti-displacement measures tied to the 20-year comprehensive plan, recovery and youth services, tree canopy and sidewalks, and an urgent plan for the Chinatown–International…
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