A free, community-led gathering designed to bring families, students, and neighbors into authentic conversation face to face with candidates.
This forum offers an opportunity for community members to directly engage with those seeking public office during the upcoming general election. Over a shared meal in a welcoming and accessible space, participants will be able to ask questions, surface concerns, and raise issues that matter most to them and their children’s future. The goal is to foster authentic civic dialogue and strengthen the connection between community and leadership.
Among the candidates confirmed to attend are:
Seattle Mayor: Katie Wilson, Bruce Harrell
King County Executive: Claudia Balducci, campaign representative of Girmay Zahilay
City Council, District 2: Adonis Ducksworth, Eddie Lin
City Council, Position 8: Alexis Mercedes Rinck
City Council, Position 9: Dionne Foster, Sara Nelson
Seattle School Board, District 2: Kathleen Smith
School Board, District 4: Laura Marie Rivera
School Board, District 5: Vivian Song, Janis White
School Board, District 7: Carol Rava, Jen LaVallee
