Julie Kang

City Council, District 5, Seattle · Washington

Where they are running

Seattle Jurisdiction
Local offices on the Washington ballot
Washington

Also running

Nilu Jenks

Where they stand

Police staffing: Kang will prioritize rebuilding Seattle Police Department staffing levels and advancing a second police precinct in District 5.

Human trafficking: Kang supports using available enforcement tools, including a Stay Out of Area Prostitution zone along Aurora Avenue North, to bring pimps and johns to justice.

Homelessness response: Kang supports requiring greater coordination among the city, housing providers, and public health service providers to improve Seattle's homelessness response.

In the news

North Seattle council candidates drill down on public safety (knkx.org, Oct 16, 2026)

Seattle City Council District 5 primary race results (seattletimes.com, Aug 4, 2026)

Jenks and Kang Offer Differing Views at D5 Seattle Council Forum (theurbanist.org, Jul 17, 2026)