Executive Girmay Zahilay
King County
Girmay Zahilay is the seventh elected King County Executive. He oversees one of the largest local governments in the country, leading more than 18,000 employees who provide services to 2.3 million residents. Read more about Executive Zahilay.
Mayor Katie Wilson
City of Seattle
Katie B. Wilson is the Mayor of Seattle, taking office in January 2026. A longtime transit advocate and community organizer, Wilson co-founded the Transit Riders Union and then led the organization for over a decade, during which time she had extraordinary success building coalitions to win better transit, affordable fares, higher wages, stronger renter protections, and new progressive revenue. Read more about Mayor Wilson.
Councilmember Steffanie Fain
Representing the King County Council
Steffanie Fain is a King County Councilmember representing District 5, which includes SeaTac, Des Moines, Normandy Park, and parts of Kent, Renton, and Tukwila. She was sworn into office on November 25, 2025, and is the first Korean American to serve on the King County Council and the first Asian American in nearly 40 years. Read more about Councilmember Fain.
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 Dionne Foster
Representing the Seattle City Council
Councilmember Foster has spent the last 15 years improving access and outcomes for vulnerable Seattleites. Her career spans the nonprofit, government, and philanthropic sectors, where the common thread has been a commitment to service. Read more about Councilmember Foster.
Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck
Representing the Seattle City Council
As a councilmember, Alexis has spearheaded the creation of a dedicated Committee on Federal Policy Changes to respond in real time to federal attacks on Seattle, She’s been a fierce fighter for working families and strengthening protections for all Seattle residents. Read more about Councilmember Rinck
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.
Councilmember Kelly Jiang
City of Issaquah, Representing Sound Cities Association
Kelly Jiang sits in Position Number 1 on the Issaquah City Council. In addition to being on the KCRHA Governing Board, Councilmember Jiang represents Issaquah regionally on the Eastside Transportation Partnership and the King County Flood Control District Advisory Committee. Read more about Councilmember Jiang here.
Councilmember 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 Executive Director of The Mockingbird Society. She leads the organization in creating, supporting, and advocating for racially equitable, healthy environments that support young people who are at risk of or experiencing foster care or homelessness, centering their voices in all aspects of the work. She blends her expertise in organizational change with a fierce commitment to racial equity and inclusion. Known for her ability to drive complex initiatives, she ensures that young people are meaningfully involved in shaping the services and systems that 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 Renton. He was previously the Human Services Director at the City of Auburn and oversaw the Department of Anti-Homelessness and has worked within the social services and criminal justice field for over 25 years. He believes that everyone should have access to true (within their price range) affordable housing and that everyone experiencing homelessness in South King County should have access to sheltering within their city.