In 2021 I ran for City Council because I didn’t like the direction Seattle city was going in. People felt unsafe taking their kids downtown, going to parks was troubling, and small businesses were leaving or shutting down at an alarming rate. In 2024, as Council President I

It was great to walk through West Seattle today and talk with local business owners about how things are going. Supporting small businesses is critical to the strength and resilience of our neighborhoods. Let’s keep working to ensure Seattle’s recovery and growth continues.

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I was in West Seattle this morning and grateful to knock on doors with so many neighbors who are out here fighting for the future of our city. Together, we’ve made real progress. We're expanding addiction treatment, investing in housing, and restoring public safety. Let’s keep

Today, I visited the Evergreen Treatment Services mobile unit at 4th and Blanchard to highlight one of Seattle’s most innovative approaches to addiction treatment. With the unanimous passage of my Pathways to Recovery resolution on July 29, it is anticipated that the city will

RT @CMSaraNelson: I was happy to join Council colleagues and community members for the Mayor’s signing of the legislation to restructure th….

In other news, I'm still getting the work done! Streamlining the building-code permitting process will cut red-tape and help re-activate storefronts across Seattle. You can read more here:

We just wrapped up an incredible weekend of door‑bell conversations and get‑out‑the‑vote action across Seattle - Thank you LiUNA 242 for your support on the doors! Meeting neighbors door‑to‑door and talking about what matters most gave me the energy I need to make it through

Thank you to “Circle the Square” for leading public safety & small business walking tours through Seattle’s oldest neighborhood: Pioneer Square. It was great hearing from residents about what we can do to improve this crucial neighborhood. This tour confirmed what other small

Thank you to “Circle the Square” for leading public safety & small business walking tours through Seattle’s oldest neighborhood: Pioneer Square. It was great hearing from residents about what we can do to improve this crucial neighborhood. This tour confirmed what other small

One weekend left to doorbell and boost voter turnout! I’m grateful for volunteers like these who keep showing up to do the work. This is a people powered campaign full of folks that want to keep Seattle moving forward on public safety, expanding addiction treatment access, and

Big news for Seattle’s future! Mayor Bruce Harrell and I just unveiled proposals to streamline small business permitting, which would cut red tape and speed up construction and store-front activation. It's a win for small businesses' ability to thrive in our neighborhoods, and.

RT @CMSaraNelson: Fixing our permitting problems has been a top priority of mine since I took office. This proposal will speed up housing c….

New endorsement from community leader Victoria Beach:. "I’m voting for Sara Nelson again because she walks her talk. She’s proven herself for doing exactly what she said she would do when she ran the first time. She reaches community that are left behind and will continue to

Seattle’s newly elected City Council delivered meaningful action on public safety in 2024 and so far in 2025. We've re-built the police force, expanded crime-fighting technology, and gone after repeat nuisance properties, amongst many other targeted reforms. The result: Violent

Great weekend speaking at the Oromo Sports Federation soccer tournament in North America. The theme was "Building the Future, Building Communities, Empowering the Next Generation" - and it got me thinking about how we actually do that work. The immigrant and diaspora communities

Big news: Today, the City Council passed my Pathways to Recovery legislation with unanimous support. This marks a new day for Seattle. Now, people struggling with addiction have a real chance to recover and reclaim their lives. My initiative places addiction treatment at the.

RT @CMSaraNelson: I’m fighting to put treatment at the center of the city’s agenda because addiction is a root cause of our public safety &….

I'm proud to be endorsed by LiUNA 242, Seattle Building Trades, Ironworkers Local 86, Plumbers & Pipefitters, and many other unions. I'm even prouder that members show up for me at the start of the day to sign wave for me in Othello! #UnionStrong

Nice crisp doorbelling weather this morning! Did you know that doorbelling is one of the most effective ways to raise voter turnout? Talking to neighbors face-to-face builds trust, raises awareness, and helps people feel more connected to their community and the issues at stake.

I believe Seattle’s current approach to drug use is failing. Giving out supplies without real treatment or accountability is not compassion — it’s neglect. We need to change course and focus on recovery and public safety. I’m ready to lead that change. Read more about what it's.

RT @CMSaraNelson: "We have an open wound in our city and the means to heal it is breaking the cycle of addiction." That's why I've put forw….