Overview
Our power doesn’t begin or end on Election Day.
The decisions made in our communities shape where we live, how we work, how safe we feel, the opportunities available to our families and what comes next.
The Power Is Ours connects the issues affecting Black communities across Seattle and King County to the systems and decisions shaping them, and provides clear ways for all of us to turn awareness into action.
Voting matters. But civic power also lives in what we know, the questions we ask, the conversations we join, the decisions we show up for and the people we bring with us.
Get Involved
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Coming Soon
COMING SOON
THE ISSUES ARE
CLOSER THAN
YOU THINK
These issues don’t exist in isolation. They are influenced by policies, systems and decisions being made every day. Understanding how those decisions are made, who has influence over them and where we fit into the process is part of exercising our power.
HOUSING & DISPLACEMENT
Who gets to stay, who gets pushed out and what decisions shape affordability?
MAIL-IN BALLOT ACCESS
What happens when a registered voter expects a ballot and it never arrives?
PUBLIC SAFETY
Who defines safety, and how do local decisions shape policing, prosecution, diversion and reentry?
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
How do policy and public decisions affect jobs, Black businesses, contracting, affordability and wealth?
Take Action
Knowing is the beginning.
What will you do with it?
I pledge to know what is happening in my community.
I pledge to use my voice when decisions affect us.
I pledge to vote and participate in the civic process.
I pledge to bring my community with me.
I pledge to stay engaged beyond Election Day.
PUT YOUR PLEDGE
INTO ACTION
The Power Is Ours is about turning what we know into what we do. Whether you’re registering to vote, showing up for a community conversation, learning more about the issues affecting your neighborhood, or making your voice heard when decisions are being made, every action is an opportunity to exercise your power.
Register/Check Your Registration
Make sure you're ready to participate. Register to vote, check your registration status, or update your information before upcoming election deadlines.
Use Your Voice & Come Outside
Civic participation doesn't stop at the ballot box. Participate in local marches & rallies, attend public meetings, & speak up when decisions affecting your community are being made.
Know Whats On the ballot
Learn about the candidates, measures and issues you’ll be asked to make decisions about before you cast your vote.
Know Who represents you
Find the elected officials who represent your community and learn which local, state and federal decision-makers have influence over the issues that matter to you.