2025 Election and Campaign Filing Information

2025 ELECTION AND CAMPAIGN FILING INFORMATION

Are you interested in serving in public office?

Following is an overview of information for candidates interested in running for City Council in Tukwila this year. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact King County Elections at (206) 296-1565 or email to election.services@kingcounty.gov. Election information may also be found on King County’s website at https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elections/for-candidates.

Candidates must be registered voters in the jurisdiction they want to represent. Candidates in a Code City, such as Tukwila, must have lived within the Code City for at least one year before the date of the election (RCW 35A.12.030). The election officer with whom declarations are filed shall review each declaration for compliance with the law (RCW Chapter 29A.24).

Anyone wishing to have his or her name printed on the ballot for election to office must file a valid declaration of candidacy, and must meet the legal qualifications for the office at the time of filing. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that he or she meets all requirements for the office.

Deadlines to file for City Council are shown in the box to the right. The courts have upheld that mail misdirected by error is not a valid excuse for late filing.

All candidates filing a Declaration of Candidacy form must pay the applicable (non-refundable) filing fee at the time of filing. The filing fee for a Tukwila City Council position is currently $150.00. If a candidate lacks sufficient assets or income to pay the filing fee, they can contact King County Elections to receive information about options.

2025 CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINES

IN PERSON and ONLINE:

Monday, May 5 from 8:00 a.m. through Friday, May 9 at 5:00 p.m.

Deadline to Withdraw Candidacy

Monday, May 12 at 5:00 p.m.

NOTE: According to Washington State disclosure law, you become a candidate when you do one of these things: accept a contribution or spend money for your campaign; reserve space or purchase advertising to promote your candidacy; authorize someone else to do any of these activities for you; state publicly that you are seeking office; or file a declaration of candidacy.

Within two (2) weeks of the date you become a candidate, you must file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1) and a Candidate Registration (C-1) with the PDC (Public Disclosure Commission), if required. Please visit the PDC website at http://www.pdc.wa.gov for additional information.

For the full documentation regarding elections, please refer to the King County Elections website at http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections.aspx or contact King County Elections at

(206) 296-1565 or via email to election.services@kingcounty.gov.

City of Tukwila Positions Open for 2025 Election

Council Position #1 – currently held by Tosh Sharp

Council Position #3 – currently held by Hannah Hedrick

Council Position #5 – currently held by Mohamed Abdi

Council Position #7 – vacant as of January 28, 2025

1. Election dates are as follows:

Primary Election August 5, 2025

General Election November 4, 2025

2. Political campaign signs displayed in the City of Tukwila are regulated by Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 19.24, Temporary Signs.

3. City employees are prohibited from campaigning for candidates or issues during working hours, while in any City vehicles, when in a uniform that identifies them as a City employee, or by using City facilities, equipment, or supplies. (TMC Chapter 94)

Tukwila City Council Information / Duties / Responsibilities

*Term of Office*	Positions 1, 3 & 5: January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029 Position 7: Certification of November 4 election to December 31, 2029
*Salary*	$1,250 per month (2025), plus certain medical benefits.
*General Purpose*	City Councilmembers serve at large, representing the residents of Tukwila in decision-making about City policy and budget.
*Requirements*	The candidate must be a registered voter and a resident of Tukwila for at least one year.
*Duties*	As the legislative body, the City Council enacts City ordinances, appropriates funds to conduct City business, and provides policy direction for City staff. Statutory duties of the Council are performed as a whole, and include the power to tax, borrow money, operate and supply utilities, set employee compensation, acquire, improve, maintain or vacate public property, and render local social, cultural or recreational services as they see fit. Council duties in Tukwila include reviewing, studying, discussing and deciding on policy and budget questions. Interaction with members of the community involves public and personal meetings, email or other written correspondence, and phone conversations. Councilmembers should have a working knowledge of the laws that regulate City government. Tukwila elected officials are bound by Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.97, Code of Ethics for Elected Officials. More information can be found in the Council Rules of Procedure.
*Time*	All Councilmembers attend Work Sessions on the first and third Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m., Regular Council meetings on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., and Committee of the Whole meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Regular and Committee of the Whole meetings typically last between 1 and 4 hours. Every Councilmember (except the annual Council President) serves on two standing committees, each of which meets monthly on Mondays beginning at 5:30 p.m. prior to the Regular Council meetings. Preparation for Council and Committee meetings involves weekly independent study of agenda materials. Special meetings such as retreats, work sessions, ad-hoc committees, and joint meetings with other organizations are scheduled throughout the year. Service on the City Council includes opportunities for travel at various trainings and events both inside and outside the state. Councilmembers typically serve on one or more intergovernmental advisory boards, committees or commissions.