City of Seattle Candidates Respond to SHSC’s Questionnaire
July 22, 2025
In early July 2025, SHSC sent a 20-question human services-focused survey to candidates running for Seattle Mayor, City Attorney, and City Council. Our 2025 Candidate Questionnaire allows candidates to share their views on important human services issues in Seattle, helping residents make informed decisions when they cast their votes. Click HERE to read the candidates’ responses!
2025 City Budget Task Force Recommendations
THE SEATTLE HUMAN SERVICES COALITION is a multi-cultural, multi-racial community of human service providers and concerned individuals. Coalition members help Seattle residents reach their full potential. They run hundreds of agencies and programs throughout the city that provide support like food, shelter, health care, and services for people with disabilities, elders, youth, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
SHAPING PUBLIC POLICY
Together our community and coalition members use what they've learned providing services to inform policy makers in order to collectively shape public policy to build well-being in communities throughout Seattle.
We also work with partners in sectors outside of human services, like faith communities, environmentalists, and labor, toward our shared vision of a Just and Thriving Community.
WHAT WE DO
We advocate together on issues affecting the ability of Seattle and King County residents to reach their full potential.
We collaborate to shape public policies that promote well-being including racial equity and social justice.
We encourage investment in people in order to build strong foundations, so that our residents can advance and contribute to healthy communities.
We educate policy-makers and the community, sharing information on current issues affecting the ability of Seattle and King County residents to reach their full potential.
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