Diversity shapes City Council and mayoral race in Seattle

“We need those who are most affected by the issues to be leading and making sure our democracy is truly inclusive,” said Nandagopal. Labor leader Teresa Mosqueda continues to lead in her race to take over for retiring Councilman Tim Burgess. Writer and political commentator Hanna Brooks Olsen said Mosqueda is another part of the wave of change. “Really, this coming together of younger people but also traditionally disenfranchised people---people from marginalized communities coming together,” she said. … Read More