Seattle Names Kelli Larsen Housing Director | Seattle News

Seattle’s new housing director, Kelli Larsen, brings two decades of experience and a proven track record to the role — including pivotal work in reauthorizing the Seattle Housing Levy and launching permanent supportive housing programs. Handpicked by Mayor Katie Wilson, Larsen’s mission is clear: expand affordable housing and tackle homelessness head-on, with leadership praised as thoughtful, values-driven, and decisive. This move signals a broader leadership overhaul under Wilson, as Larsen steps in to protect existing investments while building more housing for those who need it most. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d6ce810eaa4ce402