Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss will be hosting his first town hall of 2026 on Wednesday, January 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Branch – Seattle Public Library. Space is limited, so please RSVP below to let us know you’re coming. This is your chance to ask Councilmember Strauss questions and to have a conversation about the...
Author: City Council Staff (City Council Staff)
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What we accomplished together in 2025
Dear Neighbor, 2025 was a busy year! Thank you for working with me to win some major victories for District 6 and our city as a whole. Before we enter 2026, I want to take a moment to reflect on the amazing work we did together this year. From updating our 20-year growth plan and...
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Reclaiming Seattle: Public safety progress is no accident
By: Councilmember Bob Kettle, District 7 In 2023, Seattle voters sent a clear message to City Hall: public safety needs to be a priority. The city returned to its basic charter responsibility of “protecting and enhancing the health, safety, environment, and general welfare of the people.” Nearly two years later, I’m proud to say we’ve...
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Seattle City Council Passes 2026 Budget: Summary of what’s included
The Seattle City Council’s budget committee unanimously passed the 2026 budget making record investments in improving safety and affordability for working families. It focuses on affordability, homelessness, public safety, building community, and fiscal responsibility. The mayor released his budget proposal on September 23. After two months of intensive analysis and debate, which included 17 public...
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Summary of Chair Dan Strauss’ 2026 Balancing Package
Seattle City Council Budget Chair Dan Strauss (District 6) released his Balancing Package on November 4, 2025 with a focus on making Seattle work better for working families. It focuses on affordability, homelessness, public safety, building community, and fiscal responsibility. What is the Balancing Package? The Balancing Package is put together each year by the...
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Take the Comp Plan Survey on District 6 Neighborhood Centers
Our Comprehensive Plan survey is now live! The Seattle City Council is getting ready to take final votes on the Comprehensive Plan and legislation to comply with House Bill 1110 (the “middle housing” bill), and Councilmember Strauss wants your feedback. Background on the Comp Plan The Comprehensive Plan is the city’s 20-year roadmap for how our...
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Workforce Housing in the Stadium District
Seattle’s in the midst of a housing affordability crisis and small manufacturing businesses are leaving town for lack of affordable commercial space. I’m advancing a widely-supported proposal that will help solve for both at no cost to the City – what’s not to like about that? Learn the facts below. Council Bill 120933 would allow...
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Councilmember Kettle wishes Councilmember Morales ‘fair winds and following seas’ in her next chapter
I want to thank Councilmember Morales for her service to District 2 and the whole of Seattle. I recognize we approach issues from different perspectives but her collaboration and co-sponsorship on our Vacant Building Abatement legislation is particularly appreciated. It’s an example of working together to provide for a safer Seattle from dangerous buildings that...
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Seattle City Councilmember Kettle, Hollingsworth visit East Precinct
Councilmembers Bob Kettle and Joy Hollingsworth stopped by the Seattle Police Department’s East Precinct yesterday for the shift change between First and Second Watch. “Thank you to SPD and the East Precinct for hosting us and giving us such a warm welcome!,” said Councilmember Kettle.
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Congratulations to Tanya Woo, Seattle’s Newest Council Member
This text originally appeared in Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera’s newsletter. I want to congratulate Tanya Woo on her appointment to the Seattle City Council today. I am confident in her ability to fill the role and thrilled that she was appointed. I believe that Tanya Woo has the experience to hit the ground running...