Here are the candidates who want Lorena González's spot on Seattle City Council

With Seattle City Councilmember Lorena González aiming for the mayor's job, Seattleites are coming forth to compete for the uncontested seat on the council.

It's still early in the year, but five candidates have lined up for the District 9 seat.

Sara Nelson is the latest to step up with the aim of taking over for González. As co-owner of Fremont Brewing, she is known around Seattle circles.

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“2020 has been the toughest year that I can remember for businesses and residents alike," Nelson said.

Nelson used to be a City Council staffer. She says she’s running to be a voice for small businesses in Seattle.

"I don't see a sense of urgency on City Council to recognize the dire straits that many business districts are finding themselves in, beyond just the downtown core," she said.

Nelson joins four other candidates planning to run for González's spot:

• Claire Grant: The only candidate as Thursday who qualifies for the city's democracy voucher program.

A candidate must obtain 400 qualifying signatures and donations to received democracy vouchers for an at-large council position. Grant promotes greater investments in transit to eliminate the need to drive in Seattle, and upping minimum wage beyond $15.

At 25, she would be the youngest member of the council. She graduated from Seattle University in 2017. She has since worked as a toddler teacher, copywriter, and engagement coordinator. Grant is also a master’s in public health candidate at George Washington University.

• David Ishii: Also goes by the name "Booger Dave." His campaign website features what seems like a cybernetic superhero and a Booger Dave theme song recorded on a synthesizer.
• Isabelle Kerner: A Seattle-based artist who ran for Council District 7 in 2019. During that campaign, she proposed using converted cargo containers on city land to address Seattle's unhoused population, after they completed a drug test and answered questions to direct them to appropriate services.

Two other priorities for Kerner: traffic and earthquake infrastructure.

• Sara Nelson: Refers to herself as a "moderate pragmatist," "environmentalist," "mom," and "neighbor." She is focused on the economic recovery of Seattle's small businesses, basic city services, and accountability.
• Alex Tsimerman: A regular figure at city meetings who is known for his bracing commentary.
• Rebecca Williamson: There is very little information on Rebecca Williamson, other than she filed for candidacy in late January.