- I'm Julie Kang, and I'm running to represent District 5
on the Seattle City Council.
I'm a 30-year North Seattle resident, an educator,
union household member, civic leader, and a
first-generation immigrant.
Throughout my career, I have focused on making
systems work for everyone.
As a co-founder of a community bank in District 5,
I expanded access to capital for small businesses
and learn the importance of accountability,
transparency, and responsible stewardship of public funds.
District 5 needs a leader with practical
problem-solving experience who will advocate for
equitable resources for our community.
On the Council, I'll advance middle housing
and transit-oriented development to create
mixed-income neighborhoods with walkability,
infrastructure, and affordability.
I'll integrate climate planning into housing
and fight for safer access to parks, transits, schools,
and businesses.
I'll strengthen public safety
through transparent reporting, coordinated crisis
response, and measurable improvements across SPD,
the CARE team, behavioral health systems, and community
partners. To reduce gun violence, I'll invest in
in behavioral health, suicide prevention, youth intervention,
safe firearm storage education, and trauma-informed services.
I'll support small businesses through public
safety coordination, storefront stabilization,
neighborhood activation, and investments that
increase foot traffic and economic opportunity.
As your councilmember, I will always strive to improve the
lives of working families, seniors, and immigrants,
and I'll stand up to threats from our federal government
that undermine our city's value.
I'm proud to be endorsed by the 32nd LD Democrats, elected
officials, and community leaders from across District 5.
I'm Julie Kang, running for Seattle City Council
District 5, and I'll be honored to earn your vote.