Sara Nelson
President of the Seattle City Council
Assumed office
January 2, 2024
Preceded byDebora Juarez
Member of the Seattle City Council
for Position 9
Assumed office
January 1, 2022
Preceded byLorena González
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of California, Santa Barbara (BA)
University of Washington (PhD)
WebsiteCampaign website

Sara E. Nelson is an American businesswoman (co-owner of Fremont Brewing) and politician serving as a member of the Seattle City Council from Position 9. A member of the Democratic Party, she defeated Nikkita Oliver in the 2021 election.[1][2] On January 2, 2024, the city council voted unanimously to appoint her City Council President upon the retirement of Debora Juarez.[3]

References

  1. Brunner, Jim (November 4, 2021). "Teresa Mosqueda beats challenger Kenneth Wilson in Seattle City Council races". The Seattle Times. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  2. "Sara Nelson elected to Seattle City Council Position 9". King 5 News. November 4, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  3. Beekman, Daniel (January 2, 2024). "Seattle politics shift as City Council gets new members, president". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 2, 2024.


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