New Councilmember Julie Hsieh Sworn In

Julie Hsieh, a Mercer Island resident of more than 10 years who was elected in November to fill Position 7 on the Mercer Island City Council, was officially sworn in during the Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, beginning a two-year term.

Over the years, Hsieh has been deeply involved in many local boards and organizations, including the Mercer Island Schools Foundation, Orchestra Boosters, Fine Arts Advisory Council, Visual Arts League, Rotary Club, and the Farmers Market. Her active engagement reflects her long-standing commitment to Islanders and the institutions that make Mercer Island a strong and caring community.

Hsieh’s diverse background spans medicine, the arts, entrepreneurship, and community service. A Stanford University graduate who earned a medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, Hsieh served as a family physician in her Bellevue-based practice before founding the Yuan Ru Art Center, an organization dedicated to fostering creativity, cultural connection, and community enrichment.