In the contest to replace González on the council, Fremont Brewing founder Sara Nelson and attorney and activist Nikkita Oliver jumped out to a clear lead and will compete for a seat this November.
Speaking by phone after the results dropped, Nelson said her feeling on Tuesday was the complete reverse of what she felt on primary night four years ago, when she ran for a council seat, but placed third in the primary.
She said the results show that Seattle residents want change from the current city council, which she has described as being out of touch with the needs of Seattle residents.
“They want change, they want pragmatic
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