July 8th, 2026

Curley's Bold Prediction: Sara Nelson Runs for Mayor

Katie Wilson has only been mayor for six months — and Seattle is already floating names for who's going to run against her in 2029.

Former Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson joins John Curley for a candid conversation about the future of the city, and John doesn't hold back on his prediction: Sara Nelson runs for mayor. Bob Kettle probably runs too. And Wilson? "She'll be run out of town on a horse."

Sara pushes back, explains why she's not ready to commit to another race, and gets brutally honest about what it takes to run for office in Seattle — including having to "spend the next three and a half years being nice."

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