who won seattle city attorney race

Who is the woman who hated the police?

Thomas-Kennedy, 46, a former public defender, wanted to ultimately abolish misdemeanor prosecutions and derided police as “thugs” and worse in a series of social media posts during the protests following the May 2020 murder of George Floyd by an officer in Minneapolis. During the unrest that swept Seattle and other cities that summer, Thomas-Kennedy tweeted about her “rabid hatred of the police” and pronounced property destruction during times of protest a “moral imperative.”

Is the office of city attorney partisan?

The office of city attorney is officially nonpartisan. No woman has ever held the job, going back to 1875.

Does the Seattle Times reflect the views of the author?

The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times.

Who won the Seattle City Attorney primary in 2021?

Nicole Thomas-Kennedy and Ann Davison defeated incumbent Pete Holmes in the primary for Seattle City Attorney on August 3, 2021.

When is the Seattle City Attorney election?

Ann Davison and Nicole Thomas-Kennedy are running in the general election for Seattle City Attorney on November 2, 2021.

What is the job of a Seattle city attorney?

In Seattle, the city attorney heads the city's Law Department and supervises all litigation in which the city is involved. The city attorney supervises a team of assistant city attorneys who provide legal advice and assistance to the City's management and prosecute violations of City ordinances. Click here to learn more about what's at stake in the general election.

When is the Seattle Times debate 2021?

September 30, 2021: Davison and Thomas-Kennedy participated in a debate on homelessness hosted by The Seattle Times and We Are In. Click here to view the debate.

When was the Seattle Ethics and Election Commission last updated?

It was last updated on October 19, 2021, and does not include candidates who dropped out of the race or did not file reports.

When will Seattle hold elections?

Seattle is also holding elections for mayor and two city council seats in 2021.

How is a candidate profile created?

Either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey or Ballotpedia staff created a profile after identifying the candidate as noteworthy. Ballotpedia staff compiled profiles based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements. Additional candidate profiles may be added up until election day. Candidates may click here to complete a survey and have their candidate profile added.

Who won the Seattle City Attorney election in 2021?

Ann Davison defeated Nicole Thomas-Kennedy in the general election for Seattle City Attorney on November 2, 2021.

What is the job of a Seattle city attorney?

In Seattle, the city attorney heads the city's Law Department and supervises all litigation in which the city is involved. The city attorney supervises a team of assistant city attorneys who provide legal advice and assistance to the City's management and prosecute violations of City ordinances. Click here to learn more about what's at stake in the general election.

How is a candidate profile created?

Either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey or Ballotpedia staff created a profile after identifying the candidate as noteworthy. Ballotpedia staff compiled profiles based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements.

Who is behind Holmes in the 2021 election?

Leading up to the primary election, The Cascadia Advocate' s Andrew Villeneuve said that Davison and Thomas-Kennedy were "right behind Holmes as voting begins in the August 2021 Top Two election, with 53% of likely voters not sure who they’re voting for." In a poll conducted by Change Research for the Northwest Progressive Institute from July 12 through July 15, 2021, 16% of respondents chose Holmes, 14% chose Davison, and 14% chose Thomas-Kennedy. Holmes won re-election in 2017 against challenger Scott Lindsay with 75% of the vote to Lindsay's 25%. As of July 19, Holmes led in fundraising with $92,691, followed by Thomas-Kennedy with $16,102 and Davison with $7,014.

Which entity should be defunded in Seattle?

The only Seattle entity that should be defunded is the city council.

Who wanted to eliminate misdemeanors?

On the other side of the race was Thomas-Kennedy, who wanted to eliminate misdemeanors, claiming they are “wasteful and criminalize poverty.”

Is Seattle tired of lawlessness?

Seattle is tired of the lawlessness. Now the city council must be overturned to restore the cities depleted police force.

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Why do misdemeanors matter in Seattle?

During the campaign, she said misdemeanor crimes matter because they are being committed by serious offenders and can be "business ending, job ending and tax revenue ending" for Seattle residents.

Who endorsed Thomas Kennedy?

Thomas-Kennedy was endorsed by Democratic Party organizations, labor unions, and dozens of criminal-defense and civil-rights attorneys.

Who is the Seattle City Attorney?

SEATTLE — Ann Davison was elected Seattle city attorney after capturing nearly 60% of the vote following an initial round of ballots counted on Nov. 2, and maintained her lead Nov. 3.

How long is the Seattle City Attorney's office?

Davison will lead the Office of the Seattle City Attorney, also known as the Law Department, for a four-year term. The department operates with more than 100 attorneys. It is the third largest public law office in the state and one of the largest in the city.

What does Davison believe about the City Attorney's Office?

Davison believes the City Attorney's Office is not for setting policy or a "place for radical agenda." It is a place to provide impartial advice to those elected to create policy and to maintain laws so there is public safety.