Colleen Echohawk among first to declare interest in being Seattle s next mayor
Colleen Echohawk is one of the first people to officially announce her intention to run for Seattle mayor. Author: Chris Daniels Updated: 9:14 PM PST January 25, 2021
SEATTLE Colleen Echohawk announced she is running to replace Jenny Durkan as Seattle s mayor. I love the city. I have been here for 20 years, I have worked hand in hand with some of our community organizations, with some of our elected leaders with business. And over the years have just realized how much I believe in this city, Echohawk said.
Echohawk is the executive director of the non-profit Chief Seattle Club. She received numerous awards for her service and time on advocacy for the homeless, and in particular, unsheltered Native Americans. She is the founder of the Coalition to End Urban Native Homelessness.
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Colleen Echohawk. (Chief Seattle Club)
Despite a decision from Jenny Durkan to not run for reelection in 2021, the race to be Seattle’s next mayor has seen few people announcing campaigns early in the year. That changed Monday, with Chief Seattle Club Executive Director Colleen Echohawk announcing her candidacy.
Echohawk has served as a homelessness and housing advocate as part of her role with the Chief Seattle Club, with a focus on providing aid to the city’s Native American community. In 2019, Seattle Magazine named her one of the city’s most influential people, on a list that included Microsoft CEO Brad Smith, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Ivar’s President Bob Donegan, and Visit Seattle CEO Tom Norwalk, among others.
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