What You Need to Know About the Mayoral Succession

by Heidi GrooverSeattle's temporary mayor: Bruce Harrell. City of Seattle
Effective at 5 pm tomorrow, Ed Murray will no longer be the mayor of Seattle. At that time, Seattle City Council President Bruce Harrell will become mayor for five calendar days. What happens next depends on whether Harrell wants to stay mayor.
If he does: Harrell becomes the mayor through the end of the year. Another council member becomes council president, but a spokesperson for the council could not confirm which membe