Kelly Jiang

Kelly was appointed to the council in 2025 and has been working on what Issaquah actually needs: more housing, better transit planning, and protecting open space without blowing the budget. Her background is in energy efficiency and business consulting, which shows up in how she approaches city finances. She’s earned support from groups like the Sierra Club and the Eastside Business Alliance, different interests that don’t always align. When they agree on a candidate, it suggests someone who can build consensus.