New public-safety director for mayor’s office: West Seattleite Natalie Walton-Anderson

At the top of the list of mayor’s-office cabinet/staff changes announced today is a new role for a West Seattle resident: Natalie Walton-Anderson is the new director of public-safety for Mayor Bruce Harrell. Until recently, Walton-Anderson led the criminal division in City Attorney Ann Davison‘s office, appointed by Davison in 2021. Today’s announcement also notes her background includes management roles in the U.S. Attorney’s Office and King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. You can likely expect to see her at next Tuesday’s mayoral public-safety forum for District 1, 6 pm at Concord International Elementary in South Park (RSVP required – the link is in our calendar listing).

10 Replies to "New public-safety director for mayor's office: West Seattleite Natalie Walton-Anderson"

  • West Seattle Resident May 8, 2024 (1:23 pm)

    Natalie is a stellar individual and we are lucky to have her in this new position!

  • lucy May 8, 2024 (1:38 pm)

    I will pray for you Ms Walton-Anderson.  You have a massive job ahead of you. 

  • NK May 8, 2024 (2:08 pm)

    Great news – Natalie is wonderful and will do great things.

    • WSB May 8, 2024 (4:02 pm)

      Thank you for the update.

  • Alki mom May 8, 2024 (5:39 pm)

    So what is the difference between her job and Chief of Police?

    • Byron James May 8, 2024 (8:43 pm)

      For starters, she isn’t in the SPD. She’s not a cop.

  • Kelly May 8, 2024 (11:00 pm)

    What a blessing! She will do great things. This is fantastic!

  • Neighbor May 8, 2024 (11:21 pm)

    Natalie is an amazing woman! So intelligent with a can-do attitude. Great start to getting this city back on track.

  • Michelle May 9, 2024 (6:28 pm)

    Congratulations Natalie! We are looking forward to having you in this role. 

  • Arin May 10, 2024 (9:18 am)

    Natalie will do amazing things for this city.  ♥️

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