City leaders do read and count messages from residents. Here’s who to contact about what, and how to make your message count.
Who should I contact?
| If you want to… | Contact |
|---|---|
| Report a pothole, graffiti, a streetlight out, illegal dumping or a similar problem | Find It, Fix It |
| Comment on a building or development project near you | Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections |
| Weigh in on a law, the budget or a City policy | Your City Councilmembers |
| Raise a citywide issue or a City department’s performance | The Mayor’s office |
City Council
Seattle has nine Councilmembers. Seven represent districts, and two (Positions 8 and 9) are elected citywide, so every resident has three Councilmembers.
- Maritza Rivera, District 4, represents most of Wallingford.
Maritza.Rivera@seattle.gov · (206) 684-8804 - Dan Strauss, District 6, represents neighbors along the Fremont/Aurora edge.
Dan.Strauss@seattle.gov · (206) 684-8806 - Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Position 8 (citywide)
AlexisMercedes.Rinck@seattle.gov · (206) 684-8808 - Dionne Foster, Position 9 (citywide)
Dionne.Foster@seattle.gov · (206) 684-8809
Not sure which district you’re in? Look up your council district.
Write to all nine at once: council@seattle.gov. Your email goes into the public record.
Speak at a Council meeting: you get up to two minutes, in person or by phone. Remote sign-up opens one hour before the meeting. See how public comment works and the Council calendar.
Mayor Katie B. Wilson
- Online: Contact the Mayor
- Phone: (206) 684-4000
- Mail: Office of the Mayor, P.O. Box 94749, Seattle, WA 98124-4749
Report a problem: Find It, Fix It
For potholes, graffiti, streetlight outages, illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, clogged storm drains, park maintenance and more, use the Find It, Fix It app or the City’s online service request portal. You can also call the Customer Service Bureau at (206) 684-CITY (2489), weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For emergencies, call 911.
Comment on a building project
When a project needs a land use review, the City posts a notice (often a large white sign on the site) and opens a comment period. Learn how to comment on a project with the Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections. If you’d like WCC’s help with a project in Wallingford, let us know.
Make your message count
- Say where you live. Start with “I live in Wallingford” or your street. Councilmembers pay most attention to their own constituents.
- Name the item. Include the bill or ordinance number, project address or permit number if there is one.
- Make one clear ask (“please vote yes,” “please extend the comment period”), then explain why in a few sentences.
- Be timely and courteous. Write before the vote or the comment deadline. Personal stories are more persuasive than form letters.
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Contact details checked against seattle.gov in October 2026. If something has changed, please tell us.