City of Seattle welcomes 6 new department leaders at swearing‑in ceremony

Mayor Katie B. Wilson, city councilmembers, and other leaders celebrated six new leaders taking their oaths of office on Friday. These departments —spanning economic development, arts and culture, neighborhoods, utilities, public health, and sustainability— serve as the frontline of how Seattle residents experience the city every single day. Speakers: Mayor Katie B. Wilson, City of Seattle Eddie Lin, Seattle City Councilmember, District 2 Lylianna Allala, Director, Office of Sustainability & Environment Dionne Foster, Seattle City Councilmember, Position 8 Amy Nguyen, Director, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Seattle City Councilmember, Position 9 Beto Yarce, Director, Seattle Office of Economic Development Maritza Rivera, Seattle City Councilmember, District 4 Quynh Pham, Director, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Andrew Lee, General Manager and CEO, Seattle Public Utilities Dr. Sandra Valenciano, Director, Public Health for Seattle and King County