District 1 includes West Seattle, Delridge and South Park, but will expand in 2024 to include Georgetown, SODO and Pioneer Square. Councilmember Lisa Herbold, who has represented the district since 2016, is not running for reelection.
Crosscut is one of the many media partners presenting this program. The debate was moderated by journalists Natalie Swaby of KING5, Matt Markovich of KIRO Newsradio and Maleeha Syed of Crosscut.
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The Washington State Debate Coalition, founded by the Seattle CityClub in 2016, has produced public election debates all over the state, for both local and statewide races. The coalition is supported by media, educational and civic organizations.
Related reading on the City Council District 1 race:
- Seattle City Council District 1: Maren Costa vs. Rob Saka
- Who’s raised the most money in Seattle City Council races?
- Poll: Seattle voters want new direction on City Council
Premier media partners for this year’s Seattle City Council District 1 debate series include Converge Media, Cascade Public Media (KCTS 9 and Crosscut), Fox 13, KING 5, KIRO Radio, KIRO 7, KUOW Public Radio and Rainier Avenue Radio. More than 50 organizers are supporters of this project.
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