Here's who The Seattle Times endorses for King County Council, District 2 | Editorial

Here's who The Seattle Times endorses for King County Council, District 2, highlighting the newspaper’s choice among three Democratic primary contenders. In next month’s council primary, voters in District 2 will select between state Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, Miriam Mboya, and Port of Seattle commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa. The editorial argues Hasegawa best fits the district, citing her five-year Port role, including efforts focused on equity and inclusion in internal operations and contracting. It also points to her experience on transition teams for Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, King County Executive Zahilay Girmay, and Gov. Bob Ferguson. The editorial says she would pursue a coordinated regional approach on homelessness but seek changes within the troubled King County Regional Homelessness Authority. It further notes her focus on youth gun violence prevention and criticism of Sound Transit’s delivery and expansion decisions.