City & town
Seattle City Council
District 5, Unexpired 1-year term
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The nine-member city council (seven district seats, two citywide) adopts Seattle's budget and ordinances and sets city tax rates.
Public safety
Nilu JenksNo party listed
- Supports a fully funded 24/7 CARE Department for crisis calls.
- Supports community violence intervention programs.
Julie KangNo party listed
- Supports rebuilding police staffing and a second District 5 precinct.
- Supports the Stay Out of Area Prostitution zone on Aurora.
Housing
Nilu JenksNo party listed
- Pledges 1,000 new affordable housing units in District 5.
Julie KangNo party listed
- Proposes shortening the city's permit review process.
- Proposes moving away from Mandatory Housing Affordability fees.
Economy & jobs
Nilu JenksNo party listed
- Supports grocery stores and food co-ops in food deserts.
Julie KangNo party listed
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Nilu JenksNo party listed
- Pledges to prioritize sidewalk construction in District 5.
Julie KangNo party listed
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Nilu JenksNo party listed
No documented position found.
Julie KangNo party listed
- Supports on-demand substance use disorder treatment.
Government & transparency
Nilu JenksNo party listed
- Pledges successful ranked choice voting implementation in 2027.
- Supports sanctuary policies barring aid to federal deportations.
Julie KangNo party listed
- Pledges district offices on Aurora Avenue and in Lake City.
- Supports keeping Seattle a sanctuary city.
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