Appt 03602: Appointment of Yiqiu Cai as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027.

Description

Appointment of Yiqiu Cai as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027.

Summary

Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson appointed Yiqiu “Teddy” Cai to a one-year Get Engaged Member term on the Seattle LGBTQ Commission, running September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. The appointment requires City Council confirmation. Cai, a queer and transgender immigrant living in the Chinatown–International District, brings experience in human resources, higher education, employee relations, organizational development, and community programming. Their background includes supporting unionized workers, addressing bias-related incidents, developing inclusive policies, and working with organizations serving transgender communities. The appointment adds community and professional perspectives to a city advisory body focused on LGBTQIA+ well-being, visibility, access, and equity in Seattle programs and policies.