By Aaron Allen, The Seattle Medium

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell officially conceded the mayoral race to Mayor-elect Katie Wilson during a press conference at City Hall earlier today. Surrounded by members of his cabinet, staff, and the broader Seattle community, Harrell expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and pledged full support for a smooth transition.

“I just spoke with Mayor-elect Katie Wilson to congratulate her on a hard‑fought victory,” said Harrell. “I let her know that our team is standing by to begin the transition work without hesitation and that I look forward to welcoming her to City Hall in the near future and I wish her well.”

Harrell described his time in office as the honor of a lifetime.

“I simply borrowed the title of the mayor. I enjoyed a wonderful oppo

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