Councilmember Joe Vinson Council Position #7 Term:  January 2024 - December 2027 City Hall Phone:  206.973.4800 City Hall Mailing Address: 4800 South 188th Street, SeaTac, WA 98188-8605 Cell Phone:  206.771.0414 Email:  jvinson@seatacwa.gov City Council Group Email: CityCouncil@seatacwa.gov

Profession:

• Municipal Operations Manager, Seattle WA 

Civic:

City of SeaTac

• Councilmember Since January 2024
• Chair, Public Safety and Justice Committee: I oversee initiatives that enhance the safety and security of our community, including the management of police and fire services, parking regulations, and the enforcement of city codes. My responsibilities also extend to overseeing significant contractual agreements pertinent to public safety.
• Transportation and Public Works Committee Member: I contribute to the development and implementation of policies that govern our transportation infrastructure and public utilities. This role involves careful planning and oversight of major capital projects aimed at improving the city's facilities and services.
• Administration and Finance Committee Member: In this capacity, I am dedicated to ensuring fiscal responsibility and effective administration within our city government. This includes overseeing budget preparations and amendments as well as financial policy development.
• Joint Advisory Committee Member, SeaTac/Port of Seattle: I collaborate with representatives from the Port of Seattle to discuss and address mutual concerns, ensuring that airport operations positively integrate with our community’s needs.
• Participant, Highline Forum: I engage with leaders from surrounding communities and the Port of Seattle to foster initiatives that enhance the quality of life for local residents.

Other Associations

• Gold Member, Seattle-King County NAACP
• Member, National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO)
• Former Member, SeaTac Sidewalk Advisory Committee
• Former Vice-President, RVFA (Local Non-Profit)
• Local Church Volunteer
• Neighborhood Lead on NextDoor: Riverview/Grandview Neighborhoods

Personal:

• I am a lifelong resident of King County, with a deep commitment to the growth and prosperity of SeaTac since becoming a homeowner here in 2013.
• The first elected official in my family, I am dedicated to bringing innovative and positive changes to our community leadership.
• I am a devoted husband and father to four wonderful children, actively supporting their educational and athletic endeavors.

Education:

• Roosevelt High School, Seattle, WA
• City University of Seattle, Seattle, WA