Jenny Durkan

Jenny Durkan is an American attorney and politician who served as the 56th mayor of Seattle from 2017 to 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the first woman to hold the office. Durkan is known for her response to the protests following the death of George Floyd, particularly her handling of the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) that emerged during this time. Her tenure was marked by challenges related to homelessness, public safety, and police reform, as well as her attempts to navigate the complexities of urban governance in a politically polarized environment.