The Seattle City Council’s budget process is now underway. Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), chair of the Council’s Budget Committee, released the following statement after Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his budget proposal today. “We need a safer, more affordable city where working families can thrive. As the federal government rolls back social services and pursues inflationary economic policies that make...
October 14, 2025October 14, 2025In Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Nelson celebrates passage of public safety tax initiative: ‘A progressive investment that will save lives’
Today City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) celebrated the 8-1 passage of CB 121083 which will enable dedicating up...
October 10, 2025October 10, 2025In Councilmember Hollingsworth, Hollingsworth, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Hollingsworth calls for action after violence on Capitol Hill
City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), whose district includes the Capitol Hill neighborhood, released this statement following a deadly shooting...
October 1, 2025October 1, 2025In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera condemns federal government shutdown and disruption of critical services for Seattle residents
City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) today released this statement after the Trump administration and federal lawmakers failed to reach...
September 30, 2025September 30, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Public Safety Chair Kettle on President Trump’s latest remarks on use of troops in our cities, including Seattle
Following Monday’s press conference with Mayor Bruce Harrell, State Attorney General Nick Brown, and other city officials, President Trump again...
September 23, 2025September 23, 2025In Councilmember Rinck, News, News Releases, RinckBy City Council News Releases
City Council approves ‘Roots to Roofs’ bonus pilot program
Legislation promotes creation of more community-led affordable housing across Seattle Today, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the ‘Roots...
September 23, 2025September 23, 2025In Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, SakaBy City Council News Releases
City Council approves District Project Fund
Aimed at creating significant traffic safety improvements at the district level Today, the Seattle City Council voted to approve new...
September 23, 2025September 23, 2025In Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, SakaBy City Council News Releases
Council approves new e-cargo bike program for deliveries
Incentivizes businesses to explore bike deliveries, boosting efficiencies and reducing carbon emissions Today, the City Council passed first-in-the-nation legislation (CB...
September 23, 2025September 30, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Kettle: Ongoing ICE operations endanger public safety progress
Today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) released the following statement in response to continued actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs...
September 23, 2025September 23, 2025In Budget, Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President statement on mayor’s proposed 2026 Budget
City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released this statement following the mayor’s announcement of his 2026 Budget proposal earlier...
September 23, 2025September 23, 2025In Budget, Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, Strauss, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Strauss kicks off budget deliberations with focus on working families
The Seattle City Council’s budget process is now underway. Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), chair of the Council’s Budget Committee,...
September 19, 2025September 19, 2025In Comprehensive Plan, Councilmember Hollingsworth, Hollingsworth, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Amended Comprehensive Plan passes out of committee
Council now transitions to budget process while Comp Plan receives additional study before final vote Over the last three days,...
September 16, 2025September 16, 2025In Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Nelson celebrates passage of permitting bills to help small businesses and activate vacant storefronts
Earlier today the City Council voted to approve new legislation that will reduce barriers and allow small businesses to setup...
September 16, 2025September 23, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Kettle voices strong support for public safety plan in Little Saigon, Chinatown International District
Earlier today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, made the following statement in support of...
September 15, 2025September 15, 2025In Comprehensive Plan, Councilmember Hollingsworth, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Hollingsworth releases chair’s packages for Comprehensive Plan
Balances urgent actions to enhance Seattle’s livability Today, City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), Chair of the Select Committee on...
September 9, 2025September 12, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News Releases, Public Safety, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Council approves pair of public safety technology bills
Amended legislation includes added data and privacy safeguards SEATTLE – Today the City Council voted 7-2 in favor of two...