Ariana Sherlock

Newcastle City Councilmember

Community | Collaboration | Commitment

I value collaboration and encourage new voices to enrich conversations and solve problems. Being a good councilmember means listening to understand, not just to respond, because when you fully understand all sides of an issue, finding solutions becomes attainable.

About Councilmember Sherlock

I moved to Newcastle in 2013 with my husband and two young children. I gravitated toward leadership opportunities in my community when my children were young. I served on the preschool volunteer board, served as the PTSA President for Hazelwood Elementary, and then President of the Hazelwood Community Association. These roles showed me the importance of being a community leader while teaching my children civic duty. 

I ran for city council to represent neighbors who, like me, have chosen to raise our families in Newcastle, leveraging the skills I honed through volunteering.

City Council Experience

Since joining the council in 2020, I have served on the Finance Committee, Economic & Community Development Committee, Salary & Benefits Committee and the King County Children and Youth Advisory Board. After serving two years on the council, my fellow council members elected me Deputy Mayor (2022-2024). Through this experience, I  understand how the City Council shapes our community by creating policies that assure equity, integrity, and respect for all residents. 

Using what I learned on the Finance Committee, I have been a leader during budget negotiations and have successfully passed budgets that prioritize a diverse, safe, and economically viable residential and business community.

I am very proud of my relationships with our neighboring cities and State Legislators. These relationships benefit our community by providing awareness of opportunities from the region, such as grants for improving Newcastle’s parks, trails, and infrastructure.

Supporting Community

I believe Newcastle is a hidden jewel and will always work to protect it. There are several ways to achieve this goal and it starts with supporting the people and businesses who are already doing great work in our community.

I support our volunteer commissions - Planning Commission & Community Activities Commission - by volunteering to attend regional committee meetings and helping out at city events, including Concerts in the Park and Newcastle Days.

I have supported our local business by advocating for pandemic relief through grants and technical support, and I continue to support ways to promote Newcastle businesses by serving on the Newcastle Chamber Community Outreach Committee.

I pledge to remain an active listener to the residents of Newcastle and to continue the legacy of a safe, beautiful, and friendly community.