Seattle City Council Position No. 9
Candidates not included in comparison card did not return a questionnaire.
Candidate comparison cards may not adequately reflect nuances between candidate positions. See fully completed questionnaires below that include:
Additional comments by the candidate on Yes/No questions
Longer-form responses to open-ended questions related to policing and public safety
What is your idea of public safety?
What does the City of Seattle still need to do to return to full and effective compliance with the Consent Decree on the issue of accountability and deliver police services in a manner that promotes public confidence?
What changes would you need to see in the upcoming SPOG contract in order to feel comfortable ratifying it?
What qualifications and priorities would a candidate for Police Chief have to possess for you to vote to confirm their appointment?
Nikkita Oliver
Sara Nelson

Campaign Finance
Information from Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission - updated 10/27/2021
Total Contributions
The total amount of money the campaign has raised.
Nikkita Oliver
$425,370
Sara Nelson
$559,416
Average Contribution Size
The average amount of money each contributor gave to a candidate.
Nikkita Oliver
$73
Sara Nelson
$266
Number of Contributors
The number of contributors each candidate had.
Nikkita Oliver
5,858
Sara Nelson
2,101
Contributions from Democracy Vouchers
The percentage of money raised by each candidate that came from Democracy Vouchers.
Nikkita Oliver received $288,150
Sara Nelson received $0
Nikkita Oliver
68%
Sara Nelson
0%
Contributions from Outside Seattle
The amount of money each candidate received from outside Seattle.
Nikkita Oliver received 4% of their campaign funds from outside the City
Sara Nelson received 18% of their campaign funds from outside the City