Final vote by full council expected Thursday The Seattle City Council’s Select Budget Committee, chaired by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), will meet for the final time tomorrow to take its final votes on the 2025-26 budget and related legislation, such as proposed changes to the JumpStart Payroll Expense Tax and a capital gains tax...
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Councilmember Rivera condemns targeted vandalism of UW president’s house
Demands those responsible be held accountable Today Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement in response to the extensive, targeted vandalism to University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce’s home and property: What we saw take place last night at the home of UW President Ana Mari Cauce was unacceptable. I...
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Council announces details on plans to save Seattle Channel programming, create plan for continued success
Seattle City Council PresidentSara Nelson and CouncilmemberDan Strauss (District 6, Chair of the Select Budget Committee) announced a two-pronged approach to restore full funding for the Seattle Channel and convene a workgroup of experts to suggest long-term solutions for its continued success. “The Seattle Channel needs sustainable and dedicated funding going forward and Seattle Channel...
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Councilmember Saka proposes budget amendment to track success of City’s pothole repair program
Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) introduced an amendment in the 2025-26 Budget process to ensure that the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is meetings its goals with its pothole repair program, while also providing accountability and transparency for residents who report potholes in their neighborhoods. “Potholes are a concern for every district in Seattle, which...
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Councilmember Saka proposes budget item to advance police hiring and retention efforts
Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) will introduce an amendment in the upcoming 2025-26 Budget process to ensure the Seattle Police Department (SPD) is meeting its goals of hiring new staff and retaining officers. If adopted, the Statement of Legislative Intent would require the department to create a plan that includes: “We need more officers on...
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Seattle City Council budget amendment tracker
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss has released this budget amendment tracker to help members of the community follow along with the budget process and upcoming votes on budget amendments. The tracker includes Council budget amendments that have already been announced as part of the Budget Chair Strauss’ balancing package and additional amendments proposed by other...
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Explore Seattle City Council Budget Chair Dan Strauss’ budget proposal
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, is releasing this database to better help members of our community understand what was included in his budget proposal. Known as the “Chair’s Balancing Package,” the proposal acts as the Council’s first draft of the City’s 2025-2026 and lists proposed changes to...
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Councilmember Rob Saka proposes amendments exploring new transportation options in South Lake Union and additional transit security
Today Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) announced that he’s introducing transit-focused amendments to the 2025-26 Budget package for consideration heading into final stages of the adoption process. With respect to the South Lake Union Streetcar transition amendment: “As Transportation Committee Chair, I’m deeply concerned that residents aren’t getting what they paid for when it comes...
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Councilmember Cathy Moore proposes progressive capital gains excise tax to fund rental assistance, home ownership, and fight food insecurity
City Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) announced this week that she will introduce a budget amendment to create a new form of progressive revenue to fund rental assistance for rent-burdened households, down payment assistance for low-and moderate-income home ownership, and food assistance for food-insecure households. The proposed 2% capital gains excise tax will be applicable...
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Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Saka Celebrate Transportation Levy Results
Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Rob Saka released the below statements following the release of initial transportation levy election results on November 5, 2024. “Tonight’s results demonstrate that Seattle voters are committed to advancing a safer transportation system that benefits all,” stated Mayor Bruce Harrell. “The Transportation Levy represents our steadfast dedication to a One...