Acting Executive Shannon Braddock
King County
Shannon Braddock has 15 years of local government experience and is the first woman to serve as King County Executive. She is committed to providing strong and steady leadership for the people of King County and delivering the essential services communities rely on, from roads, parks and trails to public transit, health, safety and more. Read more about Executive Braddock.
Mayor Bruce Harrell
City of Seattle
Mayor Bruce Harrell was elected the 57th mayor of Seattle in 2021. Bruce Harrell was born in Seattle to an African American father who was one of the first Black union lineman at Seattle City Light, and a Japanese American mother who had been incarcerated at Minidoka during World War II. Read more about Mayor Harrell.
Councilmember Claudia Balducci
Representing the King County Council
King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci is a mom, transportation and affordable housing leader, and a former public safety official. Representing Council District 6 in East King County, Claudia Balducci is committed to making King County government works better. Read more about Councilmember Balducci.
Councilmember Jorge Barón
Representing the King County Council
Jorge L. Barón was elected to be a member of the Metropolitan King County Council in November 2023 and will serve as the representative for District 4 on the Council from January 2024 to December 2026. Read more about Councilmember Barón.
Councilmember Cathy Moore
Representing the Seattle City Council
Councilmember Cathy Moore grew up in Seattle, in the Lake City and Capitol Hill neighborhoods. Following in her mother’s public service footsteps, Cathy fought for Seattle residents as a public defender with the Seattle Defender Association immediately after law school. Read more about Councilmember Cathy Moore.
Council President Sara Nelson
Representing the Seattle City Council
Council President Sara Nelson has served on the City Council in one of the two at-large positions since 2022 and she was unanimously elected Council President in January 2024. Read more about Council President Nelson.
Mayor Nancy Backus
City of Auburn, Representing Sound Cities Association
Nancy Backus, Auburn’s first female mayor since its 1891 incorporation, began her mayoral term in 2014. Prior, she spent a decade as an Auburn city councilmember and 25 years as a financial manager at Boeing. Read more about Mayor Backus.
Mayor Angela Birney
City of Redmond, Representing Sound Cities Association
As a former middle school science teacher, Mayor Angela Birney has helped expand young students’ minds through education. Now in her second term as Mayor, she is leading the progress of a community of more than 80,000 people as it evolves from a suburb to a city. Read more about Mayor Birney.
Council President Ed Prince
City of Renton, Representing Sound Cities Association
A proud resident of the Cascade neighborhood Council President Ed Prince believes the strength of our government comes from collaborating with our residents and community partners. Read more about Council President Prince.
Yvonne-Monique Aviva
Lived Experience Member, King County Appointee
Yvonne-Monique Aviva is the Senior Director of Residential and Foster Care Services at Friends of Youth. She leads a division focused on homeless youth and foster care, blending her expertise in organizational change with a fierce commitment to racial equity and inclusion. Known for her ability to drive complex initiatives, she centers youth voices in the design of solutions, ensuring that the services and systems she helps build truly reflect the needs of the community.
Ellyse Bracken
Lived Experience Member, City of Seattle Appointee
Ellyse Bracken is the Executive Director of BRIDGES, PNW Alternative Peer Groups, where she works to support youth in early recovery and provide them with the tools to change the trajectory of their lives. Prior to this role, she managed contracts and grant-funded programs at Uplift Northwest (formerly the Millionair Club Charity), helping individuals experiencing homelessness connect with employment opportunities.
Kent Hay
Lived Experience Member, Sound Cities Association Appointee
Kent Hay is the Human Services Director for the City of Auburn and oversees the Department of Anti-Homelessness. Kent Hay has worked for the City of Auburn since 2020 and has worked within the social services and criminal justice field for over 20 years. He believes that everyone should have access to true (within their price range) affordable housing and that everyone experiencing homelessness South King County should have access to sheltering within their city.