Mayor Ariana Sherlock

Ariana Sherlock lives in the Hazelwood neighborhood with her husband, Ryan, two children, rescue dog, and rescue cat. She and Ryan love raising their family in Newcastle and feel lucky to be part of such an amazing community. The Sherlocks relocated from Portland, Oregon, in 2013 and found a home near Donegal Park and a short walk from the public library, a perfect location for the whole family. After attending events at Lake Boren Park during their first year, they knew they had found an amazing place to call home.

Ariana was re-elected for a second four-year term in 2023, starting in 2024 and ending in 2028. In 2026, her Council colleagues elected her to serve as Mayor for a two-year term. She is passionate about maintaining a high quality of life for all residents and has advocated for state funding for parks, trails, and transportation projects, helping secure over $1M in grants for Newcastle.

Ariana is a classically trained chef with 20+ years’ experience in restaurants, wineries, and private homes. She has served as president of the Hazelwood Elementary PTSA and the Hazelwood Community Association. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, board games, camping, music, and sailing on Puget Sound with her family.

Committee Appointments: 
- Salary & Benefits
- King County Children and Youth Advisory Board**

**appointed by Sound Cities Association