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Katie Wilson Sworn In as Seattle Mayor, Vows to Tackle Affordability and Trust

A longtime community organizer and Transit Riders Union co‑founder, she enters office with a newly named senior team focused on homelessness and quality of life.

Overview

  • Wilson took the oath at a public 10 a.m. ceremony at City Hall on Friday, succeeding Bruce Harrell after her November victory.
  • In her inaugural address, she emphasized inclusion and rebuilding trust in local government, repeating the message, “This is your city.”
  • Her staff says she will immediately pursue priorities from the campaign: addressing affordability, responding to homelessness, and improving day‑to‑day livability.
  • Ahead of the swearing‑in, she announced a senior team drawn from community organizers and coalition leaders with experience in housing, climate, labor, and economic development.
  • Coverage notes continuity alongside change, with reports of retaining key holdovers such as Human Services Director Tanya Kim and Police Chief Shon Barnes, as Wilson inherits significant budget pressures and a large city workforce.