Casey Sixkiller, a Seattle deputy mayor, launches bid for mayor [View all]

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Seattle Times

Casey Sixkiller, a longtime government staffer and lobbyist currently serving as Seattle’s deputy mayor for operations, is jumping into this year’s race for mayor with an announcement Tuesday.

Sixkiller took his spot in Mayor Jenny Durkan’s office in early 2020 after two years as King County Executive Dow Constantine’s chief operating officer.

He’s been Durkan’s point person on homelessness, briefing and sometimes clashing with City Council members about services for unsheltered people during the pandemic. Durkan isn’t seeking reelection.

“If there’s one thing we can all agree on: The conditions in our parks and streets are unacceptable,” Sixkiller, 43, said in an interview. “I’m really proud of the work we’ve done … to better support those living outside. But there’s no quick fix.”