Moratorium creates 365-day ban while resolution call for impact studies on infrastructure, economy, and public health SEATTLE – Today Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5), Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2), and Council President Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) announced plans to introduce an emergency moratorium on the siting of new data centers in Seattle. The bill will be paired with a resolution...
April 30, 2026April 30, 2026In Councilmember Hollingsworth, Councilmember Juarez, Councilmember Lin, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Lin, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Councilmembers introducing moratorium on data centers in Seattle
Moratorium creates 365-day ban while resolution call for impact studies on infrastructure, economy, and public health SEATTLE – Today Councilmember...
April 29, 2026April 29, 2026In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Public Safety Chair Kettle statement on Yesler Terrace shooting
‘Effective intervention requires deep engagement with the communities most impacted’ Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), who serves as chair...
April 29, 2026April 29, 2026In Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Strauss to host Community Meeting on the Future of Ballard Light Rail
SEATTLE – Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) announced today that he will host a Community Meeting on the...
April 29, 2026April 29, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera speaks out on gun violence following Yesler Terrace Community Center shooting
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) today released the following statement on Tuesday’s shooting near the Yesler Terrace Community Center which occurred...
April 29, 2026April 29, 2026In Councilmember Foster, Councilmember Rinck, Foster, News, News Releases, RinckBy City Council News Releases
Councilmembers Rinck and Foster join call for King County Assessor to step down immediately
‘Ongoing legal and ethics issues undermine public trust required for public service’ Today Councilmembers Dionne Foster (Position 9) and Alexis...
April 23, 2026April 23, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera and King County Councilmember Dembowski to issue companion resolutions calling for the dissolution of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority
Earlier today at a press conference in City Hall, Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) and King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski...
April 22, 2026April 22, 2026In Councilmember Foster, Councilmember Rinck, Foster, News, News Releases, RinckBy City Council News Releases
Councilmembers Rinck and Foster Respond to Unacceptable King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) Forensic Audit Findings
We have a duty to get people housed and to do right by taxpayers Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8)...
April 22, 2026April 22, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera Calls for dismantling of King County Regional Homelessness Authority after alarming evaluation
Call for separate audit of Seattle’s human services contracts remains Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement...
April 22, 2026April 22, 2026In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Kettle on results of King County Regional Homelessness Authority audit
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), who serves as chair of the Public Safety Committee, issued the following statement on...
April 15, 2026April 22, 2026In Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, SakaBy City Council News Releases
Transportation Chair Saka requests audit of Vision Zero traffic safety program
Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), Chair of the Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee (also known as “STEPS”), called on the City Auditor to conduct a...
April 8, 2026April 8, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, Rivera, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Amended Library Levy approved by committee
City Council to decide April 14 to send measure to voters in August Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) issued...
April 7, 2026April 7, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, Public Safety, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera applauds SPD’s permanent community policing plan for Magnuson Park
Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) responded to the Seattle Police Department’s (SPD) plan to permanently station three Neighborhood Resource...
April 3, 2026April 7, 2026In Comprehensive Plan, Councilmember Lin, Lin, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
First Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan Phase 2 on Monday, April 6
Specified times for remote, in-person public comment The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan, chaired by Councilmember Eddie Lin (District...
April 3, 2026April 3, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera urges fiscal responsibility on Library Levy proposal
Escalating size of Seattle levies is impacting affordability and straining levy capacity Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released this statement on the proposed 2026 Library Levy following yesterday’s public hearing on the levy....
March 31, 2026April 7, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Public Hearing for 2026 Library Levy on Thursday, April 2
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4), chair of the Select Committee on the Library Levy, will host a public hearing beginning...
March 31, 2026April 7, 2026In Councilmember Lin, Lin, News, News Releases, Public Safety, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
City Council passes immigration inquiry rule fix to protect local communities
Councilmember Lin bill cleans up outdated language Today the City Council passed Councilmember Eddie Lin’s (District 2) bill aimed at...
March 31, 2026March 31, 2026In Councilmember Foster, Councilmember Juarez, Foster, Juarez, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Foster introduces Library Levy amendments focusing on children and families
Proposals include much-needed renovation funds, English learning programs, Central Library support and community services Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) today...
March 31, 2026March 31, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera calls for audit of Seattle Human Services contracts
Following her comments at Monday’s Council Briefing, Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) announced today she is calling for an audit...
March 27, 2026March 27, 2026In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Public Safety Chair Kettle: Audit of camera and real-time crime center tools needs to be completed by June World Cup events
‘Public safety ecosystem must be ready to go by the time the world comes to Seattle’ Councilmember Bob Kettle (District...
March 26, 2026March 26, 2026In Comprehensive Plan, Councilmember Lin, Lin, NewsBy City Council Staff
Comprehensive Plan Town Halls and Public Hearing #1
What is the Comprehensive Plan? The Comprehensive Plan (“Comp Plan”) is a twenty-year roadmap for Seattle, deciding on where and how...
District 6 Town Hall
Councilmember Dan Strauss will be hosting his next town hall on Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ballard Community Center. Community members can...
March 19, 2026March 19, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera’s statement on Mayor Wilson’s surveillance policy and announced audit
Today, Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement on Mayor Katie Wilson’s announced audit of the City’s Real...
March 19, 2026March 19, 2026In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Public Safety Chair Kettle welcomes Mayor’s audit of CCTV program
We must continually look for ways to improve this tool’ Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the City...
March 18, 2026March 18, 2026In Councilmember Foster, Foster, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Foster calls on Sound Transit to deliver on decades-long promise of Graham Street Station
Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) released the following statement in response to Sound Transit’s proposed financial considerations to complete its...
March 18, 2026March 18, 2026In Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Strauss calls on Sound Transit to keep promise made to voters, build light rail to Ballard
Following Sound Transit’s announcement today that it is considering reducing the long-planned Ballard Light Rail Extension and cutting Ballard, City...
March 18, 2026March 17, 2026In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Kettle applauds new state legislation aimed at easing toxicology backlog
Passage comes after two years of collaboration and support of Seattle officials Today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), who serves...
March 17, 2026March 17, 2026In Councilmember Lin, Lin, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Pursuing Justice in Death of Rainier Beach Students
Request for information in shooting deaths of other Seattle youth City Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released this statement following the arrest of a...
March 17, 2026March 17, 2026In Councilmember Foster, Foster, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council reaffirms residents’ privacy protections while limiting federal government access
Councilmember Foster resolution seeks personal data safeguards The City Council voted 8-0 to approve a resolution sponsored by Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9)...
March 17, 2026March 17, 2026In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council passes restrictions on staging for federal immigration enforcement actions
Bill is another key component of Seattle’s effort to protect residents Today the City Council passed Councilmember Bob Kettle’s (District 7) amended legislation that prohibits the use of City-owned or City-controlled properties for federal civil enforcement staging operations, commonly associated with federal...
Standing up for small businesses during light rail expansion
Major infrastructure investments are essential to Seattle’s future. Light rail expansion will improve mobility, connect neighborhoods, and strengthen our regional...
Seattle goal: budgeting for a well-run, West Coast Blue City
Note: This was published in the Puget Sound Business Journal. This version has minor edits to acknowledge recent developments. There’s...
March 10, 2026March 11, 2026In Councilmember Rinck, News, News Releases, Rinck, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Seattle City Council unanimously approves emergency moratorium on detention centers
Rinck-sponsored bill similar to other regulations adopted throughout the region and beyond Today Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position...
March 10, 2026March 16, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, Rivera, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera receives Mayor’s 2026 Seattle Library Levy renewal proposal
Levy proposal continues 2019 investments in open hours, books and materials, technology access, and children’s programming Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District...
February 24, 2026February 24, 2026In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Public Safety Chair Kettle: Setting the record straight on misconceptions about technology used by Seattle Police Department for crime prevention
Ahead of Tuesday’s Public Safety Committee meeting Councilmember and committee Chair Bob Kettle (District 7) released this statement following recent...
February 17, 2026February 17, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, Public Safety, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Rivera bill prohibits ALL City employees from sharing sensitive information for use in civil immigration enforcement
Council approves bill 8-0 The City Council today voted 8-0 to approve a bill sponsored by Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District...
February 13, 2026February 13, 2026In Councilmember Rinck, News, News Releases, RinckBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rinck and regional leaders take action to prevent new immigration detention centers in King County
Emergency legislation to be heard by full Council February 24 Today Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8), in...
February 10, 2026February 10, 2026In Councilmember Foster, Councilmember Strauss, Foster, News, News Releases, Social Housing, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Seattle City Council approves legislation to begin funding voter-approved social housing
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation today, co-sponsored by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) and Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position...
February 9, 2026February 9, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, Public Safety, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Rivera introduces bill prohibiting City employees from sharing sensitive data with immigration enforcement
Legislation to be heard in Public Safety Committee Tuesday Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) has introduced a new bill (CB...
January 30, 2026January 30, 2026In Councilmember Juarez, Juarez, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Juarez statement on federal immigration enforcement activity in Seattle
Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5) released the following statement after Mayor Katie Wilson’s announcement to address federal immigration enforcement in Seattle. Councilmember Juarez’s statement also comes after recent activity in her district by U.S....
January 29, 2026January 29, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera commends Mayor’s initial steps to prepare for potential increase of ICE enforcement
Today, Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4), issued the following statement supporting Mayor Katie Wilson’s proactive measures to prepare the city...
January 29, 2026January 29, 2026In Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, SakaBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Saka praises Mayor’s actions on ICE activity in Seattle
Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), released the following statement in support of the Mayor Katie Wilson’s announced actions to...
January 28, 2026January 28, 2026In Councilmember Kettle, News, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Public Safety Chair Kettle on second shooting death by federal agents in Minneapolis: ‘Stand-down at once’
By: Councilmember Bob Kettle, District 7 City Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) shared the following thoughts on the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in...
January 27, 2026January 28, 2026In Councilmember Lin, Lin, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Lin statement on the killing of a second Minneapolis resident by federal immigration agents
City Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the following statement after the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by...
Councilmember Dan Strauss hosts town hall on January 28
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss will be hosting his first town hall of 2026 on Wednesday, January 28 at 5:30 p.m. at...
January 16, 2026January 16, 2026In Councilmember Foster, Foster, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Foster calls for transparency and accountability following release of disturbing police officer remarks at Cal Anderson Park protest
Today Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) issued the following statement regarding recently released footage that includes disturbing comments from a...
January 14, 2026January 14, 2026In Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, SakaBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Saka chairs first meeting of expanded Transportation Committee on Thursday, Jan. 15
The City Council’s expanded transportation committee, chaired by Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), is now officially the “Transportation, Waterfront, and...
January 8, 2026January 8, 2026In Councilmember Foster, Councilmember Rinck, Foster, News, News Releases, RinckBy City Council News Releases
Statement on Immigration Enforcement Actions in Seattle and Minneapolis
Seattle Councilmembers Foster and Rinck denounce the shooting of Renee Nicole Good of Minneapolis and emerging immigration enforcement actions in...
January 8, 2026January 8, 2026In Councilmember Lin, Lin, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Lin: We stand with our immigrant communities, in Seattle and across the U.S.
Today Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the following statement regarding actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and yesterday’s...
January 8, 2026January 8, 2026In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Public Safety Chair Kettle condemns ICE tactics, ongoing conduct of raids in Seattle
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), issued the following statement after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions this week in...
January 6, 2026January 6, 2026In Councilmember Foster, Councilmember Hollingsworth, Councilmember Rinck, Foster, Hollingsworth, News, News Releases, Rinck, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
A new day: Councilmembers Rinck and Foster sworn in, Hollingsworth selected as council president
This afternoon, Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) and newly elected Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) were ceremonially sworn into...