Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the passing of Dr. Charles Mitchell:
“I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Charles Mitchell. A fellow Garfield Bulldog and UW Husky, Dr. Mitchell was a standout athlete and an exceptional chancellor of the Seattle Community Colleges District. Dr. Mitchell’s fierce advocacy for diversity in institutions of higher learning created more opportunities for people of color and immigrants at our colleges and universities. His legacy is one we should be proud of in Seattle, and the efforts he led remain incredibly important today. He was a mentor and friend to me and so many others, and I will greatly miss him. My thoughts are with his family and all those in our community who benefitted from his leadership and his friendship.”