In launching his candidacy via an “open letter” to Seattle, Harrell, 62, spoke of unity and healing — a nod to voters who might feel uneasy with the pace of change in the city, both inside and outside of City Hall.
“In a moment of racial reckoning, a housing and homelessness crisis, and pandemic-driven economic downturn, we need a mayor with the experience and skills to unite our city, heal divisions and restore confidence in who we are and what we can accomplish together,” Harrell wrote.
Harrell’s entry adds intrigue to the race to replace Mayor Jenny Durkan, who decided last year not to seek reelection in
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