Tukwila Mayor Thomas McLeod

10/27/2026

I had a great conversation with King County Elections Director Julie Wise. I hope you enjoy the video.

10/14/2026

The Tukwila community has waited over 30 years for this station to become a reality. I appreciate all the work of Tukwila community members to keep pushing to make this station a reality.

10/12/2026

Update on Police Chief Recruitment

Over the last three days, the City held interviews with four outstanding candidates who could be our next Police Chief. I want to thank each candidate for their time and interest in serving the Tukwila community

After receiving extensive feedback from community members, city staff, and Tukwila Police staff members, I have made a conditional offer to my preferred candidate who I believe will best lead the Police Department and serve the community for the future. As with all law enforcement positions, the offer is contingent on successfully completing an in-depth background check. All candidates, internal and external, are subject to the background check which can take up to a month to complete. Once it is finished, I’ll share who the selected candidate is, and he will be subject to confirmation by the Tukwila City Council.

The City’s selection process for our next Chief began in July when we hired a recruiting firm to help with the search, and also began conversations with the community about the important qualities for the next Chief of Police. My goal was to have an open, competitive search that attracted many candidates, and that produced four very well-qualified candidates who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to serve the City. This initial work helped identify candidates and create a deliberate process for feedback in the selection process. As can occur, one candidate withdrew during the interview process.

I want to extend my sincere appreciation to the City Council, Tukwila Police Department, City staff, and community members who dedicated their time and energy to this process and for providing so much input on the selection. The interview process included multiple interview panels, a meeting with the Tukwila Police Department staff, a public community meeting, and interviews with the Mayor’s executive staff.

I’m grateful to everyone who took the time to participate and share their perspectives. It was important for me to hear feedback from the community before making my selection for appointment. Bringing our community together to provide input on this important leadership position reflects our shared commitment to the future of the Tukwila Police Department and the community we serve. I’ll share the news of the next Police Chief when the background process concludes.

10/07/2026

I hope the public can join us on Saturday to meet the candidates and provide input on the selection of the City's next police chief.

10/05/2026

Last month, I was interviewed by the Nondrivers Alliance about the importance of all-day and all-night transit in our region.

I have heard from many Tukwila community members about the need for reliable transit during off-peak hours. Many of our community members work, attend classes, and have medical appointments throughout the region. Having access to transit throughout the day and night is essential to getting around and staying connected to our communities.

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10/02/2026

I hope you can join us.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐓𝐮𝐤𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 & 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭

Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 10am – 12pm
Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers
6200 Southcenter Blvd.

Drop in and meet the five semi-finalists for Tukwila’s next Police Chief. Community feedback gathered at the event will be shared with Mayor McLeod to help inform his recommendation for the next Chief.

09/30/2026

I want to remind the community about tonight's meeting at the Museum of Flight. The meeting starts at 6:00 P.M. Hope to see you there.

09/26/2026

Great event today to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Mason’s building in Tukwila. This building is more than just a structure, it reflects a community group that is active in giving back to Tukwila with their time and energy.

09/25/2026

What a great event at Tukwila Libary to celebrate Dolly Parton 9-5 Day! Thank you to Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda for the invite.