Race for District 5: Safety and Groceries | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

Two top contenders for Seattle City Council District 5, Nilu Jenks and Julie Kang, are locking horns in the general election—both with strong primary wins and a shared mission to fix urgent local crises. Aurora Avenue’s violent shootings, pedestrian crashes, and the loss of Lake City’s Fred Meyer have become their rallying points. Jenks pushes for community responders and women’s safety; Kang focuses on streamlining permits and attracting new grocery stores with housing incentives. While they agree on priorities, their policy styles diverge: Jenks leans progressive, Kang aligns with…