The Seattle Police Pension Fund announces the upcoming nomination and election process for one Member-Elected Trustee position on the Seattle Police Pension Board, in accordance with RCW 41.26.010.
Nomination Period
April 15, 2026, through May 15, 2026
Election Period (By Mail Ballot)
May 20, 2026, through June 22, 2026
The nomination period for one Member-Elected Trustee position will officially open on April 15, 2026. The term for this position on the Seattle Police Pension Board and LEOFF 1 Disability Board will run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.
Nomination ballots have been mailed to all LEOFF1 members, and you should receive them by April 15, 2026. Filing closes on May 15, 2026, at the close of business.
Eligible LEOFF 1 and Pre-LEOFF active or retired sworn members of the Seattle Police Department may submit nominations during the nomination period. All nomination forms must be fully completed, properly endorsed by at least five members of the fund, and received by the Pension Office no later than May 15, 2026, to be considered valid.
Candidates must be willing and able to undertake complex, confidential, and fiduciary responsibilities. These duties include attending and participating in at least one business meeting per quarter, as well as fulfilling additional responsibilities as assigned by the Board. No compensation is provided for service on the Pension Board.
Nomination forms will be mailed and are available through the Seattle Police Pension Fund Office. If you did not receive a form or wish to obtain one, please contact the office during the nomination period.
Completed nomination forms must be returned to:
Seattle Police Pension Fund
Attn: Stephanie Coleman
P.O. Box 94729, Suite 1862
Seattle, WA 98124-4729
Following the close of the nomination period, Election ballots will be mailed to eligible members by May 20, 2026. Completed ballots must be returned and received by June 22, 2026.
Additional details, including nomination forms and election instructions, are available through the Police Pension Office. If you have any questions, please contact me at 206-348-8018 or via email at stephanie.coleman@seattle.gov.