Tukwila Mayor Thomas McLeod

06/10/2026

The Experience Tukwila soccer viewing lounge opens at 11:00 am on June 11 at Westfield Southcenter. Hope to see you there!

05/15/2026

05/12/2026

Honored to take part in this year’s Peace Officers’ Memorial Day ceremony and read the official proclamation recognizing the service and sacrifice of those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our communities.

04/29/2026

I hope to see you tonight.

Reminder: Happening tonight at Foster High School.

04/17/2026

I hope you are able to join me and King County Councilmember Steffanie Fain at this important Transit Town Hall.

Like many agencies nationwide that are balancing transit operations and mega-project capital expansions, Sound Transit faces rapidly escalating costs in nearly every area of its work.

Capital and operating costs have risen significantly since voters approved the ST3 Plan in 2016, and they’re continuing to escalate faster than contemplated 10 or even five years ago. If the agency does nothing to counter these rising costs, combined with lower revenue projections, completing Sound Transit’s expansion program will become unaffordable.

This is a long-term challenge, projected to begin the 2030s, that Sound Transit’s staff and Board are taking proactive steps to solve.

On Wednesday, May 13 King County Councilmember Steffanie Fain and Tukwila Mayor Thomas McLeod will be part of a Transit Town Hall meeting at Highline College, hosted by Transportation Choices Coalition.

04/17/2026

This week, I was fortunate to attend the U.S. Women’s National Team match against the Japanese National Team at Lumen Field. Prior to the match, we discussed efforts to bring the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup to Seattle and how we can continue advancing equity in sports.

As Mayor of Tukwila, I am proud that our city is home to the training grounds of Seattle Reign FC at Starfire Sports. Supporting women’s athletics and creating opportunities for future generations is something we can all take pride in.

Mayor Katie B. Wilson, Dana Ralph, Kent Mayor, Mayor Angela Birney, Redmond Mayor.

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04/14/2026

04/09/2026

Community members have expressed an interest in advocating directly to Sound Transit about the importance of the Boeing Access Road Station. The attached link has a drafted letter people can sign onto and it will automatically go to Sound Transit Board members.

Send a Letter to Your Legislators in Less Than One Minute.

04/09/2026

Great article from the The Urbanist on both infill light rail stations:

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and Tukwila Mayor Thomas McLeod have been sticking up for a pair of infill light rail stations that have been on the books for a long time, with a clear goal of making sure they don't fall through the cracks as Sound Transit makes budget cuts.

04/08/2026

Mayor McLeod is calling on the Sound Transit to maintain the Boeing Access Road (BAR) Light Rail Infill Station as a priority project, following proposals that would defer the long-planned station for a second time.

“For nearly three decades, our community has been promised a light rail station at Boeing Access Road,” said Mayor McLeod. “This project has been approved by voters and reaffirmed through multiple board actions. Deferring it again would be a significant step backward for South King County and the communities we serve.”

Originally envisioned in the Sound Move ballot measure of 1996, and later in the Sound Transit 3 package in 2016, the BAR Station has been a long-standing priority for residents and businesses in Tukwila, south Seattle, and Skyway. In 2021, community leaders successfully advocated for the station’s inclusion as a Tier 1 project during Sound Transit’s realignment process.

The proposed station would serve the Tukwila and Duwamish Manufacturing Industrial Centers—together home to approximately 72,000 jobs and nearly 2,000 businesses, including major employers and institutions such as Boeing, Amazon, Boeing Field, Raisbeck Aviation High School, South Seattle College, and the Museum of Flight. Currently, fewer than 10 percent of workers in these areas live nearby, leaving the vast majority dependent on personal vehicles to commute.

“Providing reliable light rail access to one of our region’s largest job centers is essential,” said Mayor McLeod. “The BAR Station would connect tens of thousands of workers to opportunity while reducing congestion and supporting economic growth.”

Mayor McLeod also emphasized the equity implications of deferring the project. The surrounding communities—including Tukwila, south Seattle, Skyway, north Burien, and Renton—are among the most diverse in King County, with large immigrant populations and many residents facing economic challenges. Despite existing light rail infrastructure running through the area, these neighborhoods currently lack meaningful access to the system.

“This is about fairness,” the Mayor added. “Communities in South King County should not continue to be left behind while other parts of the region move forward. The BAR Station is a critical investment in equitable transit access.”

While acknowledging the financial challenges facing Sound Transit, Mayor McLeod noted that deferring the BAR Station would provide minimal cost savings while disproportionately impacting communities of color and lower-income residents.

“Balancing the budget should not come at the expense of long-promised investments in underserved communities,” said Mayor McLeod. “Our residents have waited long enough.”

The City of Tukwila is urging the Sound Transit Board to honor its commitments and ensure the Boeing Access Road Light Rail Station remains in the agency’s capital plan.