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Seattle City Attorney Office Has 3,800 More Backlogged Cases Than Originally Reported The city attorney’s office sees between 10,000 and 11,000 cases annually. “Knowing we have to not only focus on the stuff coming at us right now, but also tackle this ginormous, 5,100 case...

When Erika Evans first took over as city attorney, she thought the backlog her predecessor, Ann Davison, left her was only 1,300 cases. Turns out, thanks to Davison and antiquated computer software, the real backlog number is 5,100—thousands more than expected.

Seattle City Attorney Office Has 3,800 More Backlogged Cases Than Originally Reported The city attorney’s office sees between 10,000 and 11,000 cases annually. “Knowing we have to not only focus on the stuff coming at us right now, but also tackle this ginormous, 5,100 case...

BREAKING: The City Attorney's case backlog is way more dismal than originally reported. Erika Evans unearthed about 3,800 more cases left over from Ann Davison's days bringing the total backlog to 5,100 cases
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Protestors dressed as handmaids at Seattle women’s march rally

Protestors at Seattle women’s march rally

Protestors sign at Seattle women’s march rally “not all men but always a man”

Recently elected Seattle city attorney Erika Evans speaking at Seattle women’s march rally with banner behind her “brave women change the world”

A very rainy and cold rally at the #womensmarch but undeterred #Seattle showed up

#Womensrights #Handmaidstale
#Handmaids #Handmaidscoalition #defundmusk #indivisible #equalrights
#seattleprotests

Jaelynn Scott Is Running to Represent the 37th Legislative District The Lavender Rights Project's Jaelynn Scott has never held public office. If elected, she would be the first openly trans person in the Washington State Legislature. She is running on crisis care; her...

Community organizer Jaelynn Scott is running for the open 37th Legislative District seat, Position 2, representing the Central District, Columbia City, Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley, Rainier Beach, and Renton.

This #BlackHistoryMonth, meet Erika Evans, an #EmergeAlum who left her federal job to fight injustice. Now she's Seattle's first Black woman City Attorney, proving our alums are making history at every level.

Family of Jaahnavi Kandula, Pedestrian Killed by SPD Officer in 2023, Reaches $29 Million Settlement with City - PubliCola In an incident that sparked widespread outrage, police guild leader Daniel Auderer joked that the 23-year-old student was only worth…

Updated tonight: @andyengelson.bsky.social reports for PubliCola that the city of Seattle has reached a settlement with the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, the 23-year-old killed by a speeding SPD officer, totaling at least $29 million.

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In 2026, while the case was on appeal, a new City Attorney took office. Newly elected City Attorney Erika Evans immediately rescinded her predecessor's policy that targeted Judge Vaddadi.

Erika Evans Take City Attorney Oath, SPOG Goes on Attack » The Urbanist # On Monday, Erika Evans was sworn in as the first Black Seattle City Attorney, following a resounding victory over Republican incumbent Ann Davison. The Seattle police guild was already on the attack...

NEW STORY // Erika Evans Take City Attorney Oath, SPOG Goes on Attack

Story by Amy Sundberg, via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/07/e...

Erika Evans Takes City Attorney Oath, SPOG Goes on Attack » The Urbanist # On Monday, Erika Evans was sworn in as the first Black Seattle City Attorney, following a resounding victory over Republican incumbent Ann Davison. The Seattle police guild was already on the attack...

On Monday, Erika Evans was sworn in as the first Black Seattle City Attorney, following a resounding victory over Republican incumbent Ann Davison. The Seattle police guild was already on the attack, seeking to brand her soft on crime.

Story: www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/07/e...

Week One as Seattle’s Top Lawyer: A Q&A with City Attorney Erika Evans City Attorney Erika Evans has a lot of work ahead, especially if she’s going to stick to her campaign promises of bringing back community court and addressing the backlogged DUI and domestic vio...

I sat down with Erika Evans last week to talk about her immediate priorities for the office, and that memo she sent that caused a real stir with right wing media:
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Erika Evans speaks to a crowd

“The current status quo is not working …we will fight back with urgency and courage against federal overreach,” says new City Attorney Erika Evans to huge applause

Lisa Rivera speaks to a crowd

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson speaks to a crowd

Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck speaks to a crowd

Seattle City Councilmember Dionne Foster speaks to a crowd

Massive turnout in Lake City tonight for the Party 4 Progress! @lisarivera.bsky.social, vice-chair of 46th District Dems, MC’d. @mayorofseattle.bsky.social, @alexis4seattle.bsky.social, Dionne Foster, and Erika Evans all came to thank the grassroots activists who helped win big in 2025.

Erika J. Evans sworn in as Seattle City Attorney City Attorney Erika J. Evans took the oath of office in a ceremonial swearing in on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 at Seattle City Hall.

Earlier today, Erika J. Evans was sworn in as
@seacityattorney.bsky.social. Watch her oath of office and hear her remarks below.

Couldn't be prouder of Seattle U Law alumna Erika Evans, sworn in today as Seattle City Attorney — now the city’s chief attorney & top prosecutor. The first person of color in the role. Erika joins other historymakers Leesa Manion (King County Chief Prosecutor) & Mary Robnett... 1/3

Today I am attending the swearing-in of the new Seattle City Attorney, Erika Evans. There is quite a crowd in attendance, including SPD Chief Shon Barnes.

Congratulations to newly-sworn-in Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans and City Councilmember Dionne Foster, and returning City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck!

I look forward to partnering with each of you to make our beautiful city a better place to live! Let’s get to work!

@cmeddielin.bsky.social @councilmember-amr.bsky.social @electerikaevans.bsky.social

Erika Evans, Seattle’s First Black City Attorney, Is Sworn In It was also her birthday. And because Ann Davison is gone, it's kind of your birthday.

Erika Evans, Seattle’s First Black City Attorney, Is Sworn In

She Says She’ll Bring Back Seattle’s Community Court

Erika Evans, Seattle’s First Black City Attorney, Is Sworn In It was also her birthday. And because Ann Davison is gone, it's kind of your birthday.

Erika Evans has officially been sworn in as Seattle's first Black City Attorney.

Erika J. Evans sworn in as Seattle City Attorney YouTube video by Seattle Channel

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New Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans, speaking at her inauguration at City Hall, says she's "already started the process of setting up a new, reimagined community court," a therapeutic court her predecessor, Republican Ann Davison, dismantled.

Drug Prosecutions Quadrupled In Final Months of City Attorney Ann Davison's Term - PubliCola By Erica C. Barnett Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has accelerated filings of misdemeanor drug possession cases during the last…

Drug Prosecutions Quadrupled In Final Months of City Attorney Ann Davison's Term
Incoming City Attorney Erika Evans says diversion, not punishment, "should be the default response for people dealing with substance use disorder.”
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Seattle and King County can’t solve our biggest challenges alone. Real progress requires partnership.

That’s why Erika Evans and I will team up to build safer neighborhoods, support people in crisis, and stand up for workers. But before we can get to work, we need you.

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The successful third party you may not have heard of Eddie Lin, Erika Evans, Dionne Foster and Alexis Mercedes Rinck were among the candidates whose campaigns were boosted by the progressive Working Families Party.

Today's column: "You may not have heard of the Working Families Party, but of the five Seattle citywide candidates endorsed by them, at least four won their Nov. 4 general election races: Eddie Lin, Erika Evans, Dionne Foster and Alexis Mercedes Rinck."

I chatted with Erika Evans a few days ago to discuss her vision for the Seattle City Attorney's office.

The successful third party you may not have heard of

Eddie Lin, Erika Evans, Dionne Foster and Alexis Mercedes Rinck were among the candidates whose campaigns were boosted by the progressive Working Families Party.

Ex-prosecutor who resigned in protest amid DOJ purge now poised to lead Seattle City Attorney office Erika Evans will begin her term as elected city attorney of Seattle on Jan. 1.

Erika Evans will begin her term as elected city attorney of Seattle on Jan. 1.