Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) released the following statement after the Seattle City Council voted to appoint Debora Juarez, who was twice elected by the people of District 5, to fill the vacant seat on Council.

“I’m so happy to welcome Councilmember Juarez back to the Seattle City Council. She has a track record of getting things done for District 5. As we work to complete the Lake City Community Center, Northgate Commons, update the Comprehensive Plan, and so much more, Councilmember Juarez has the experience required to hit the ground running and deliver results for D5,” said Councilmember Strauss.

Just to name a few of Councilmember Juarez’s accomplishments during her prior Council tenure, she:

• Chaired the committee to redevelop the Climate Pledge Arena, without using taxpayer dollars, and helped bring the Kraken Community Iceplex to District 5
• Completed the building of the John Lewis Memorial Bridge at the Northgate Light Rail Station and accelerated the opening of the Pinehurst Station years ahead of schedule
• Tirelessly advocated for Indigenous peoples, creating Seattle’s first Indigenous Advisory Council, helping lead the City of Seattle’s first Tribal Summit in 2023, and brought partners together to build a Seattle Indian Health Board medical clinic in Lake City

“I sincerely thank everyone who applied. We had an incredible group of candidates. I am inspired by each one of them, and I look forward to working together moving forward. I fully expect to see some of them in elected office in the future,” said Councilmember Strauss.

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