We are excited to announce that our endorsement for City Council Position 9 is Dionne Foster! She has already done excellent work in Seattle advocating for marginalized communities and will continue to make Seattle a better place for working-class people and families.

Dionne Foster has been working in Seattle for 15 years to improve the city, and that’s why for City Council Position 9, the SGN has chosen to endorse her. Foster’s previous work has focused on underrepresented communities, while also making sure Seattle is a safe, affordable place for everyone. She has worked as the senior policy advisor at the City of Seattle and an analyst with King County, giving her insight into the unique challenges Seattle faces and the connections to make real change.

As a Queer woman of color, Foster understands the variety of complex issues that face the Queer community in Seattle, from housing accessibility to the lack of accountability within the SPD. Raised by a single mom, she understands the sacrifices that are made every day by families in Seattle just trying to survive. She will commit to making Seattle more affordable for the working class in the face of federal budget cuts, and supports a capital gains tax as well as expanding the Jumpstart Tax, which has helped to fund services for low-income people.

In the face of turbulence at the federal level of government, we need someone who understands the day-to-day struggles we face. We need someone who will make our city one where everyone can thrive, not just big corporations. Dionne Foster is someone who will continue to make Seattle a better place for the working class, and that is why we have chosen to endorse her. Vote Foster.