Appt 03618: Appointment of Rishab K. Balakrishnan as member, Seattle Transit Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.

Description

Appointment of Rishab K. Balakrishnan as member, Seattle Transit Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.

Summary

Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson appointed Rishab K. Balakrishnan to the Seattle Transit Advisory Board as a Get Engaged member. His one-year term runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, and requires City Council confirmation. A Downtown Seattle resident and frequent bus and Link rider, Balakrishnan brings personal transit experience, business and data-analysis expertise, and community leadership. He works as a Senior Strategy Analyst at Accenture and leads YoungTech Seattle. The appointment adds a younger community member’s perspective to city discussions about public transportation and affects the board’s advisory work on transit policy and rider needs.