I am deeply saddened by the news that my friend and colleague Councilmember Tammy Morales will be leaving the council. Councilmember Morales has been a beacon of progressive values, tirelessly championing the rights of workers, families, renters, transit riders, and all who live and work in Seattle. I respect her decision to do what is...
Author: City Council Staff (City Council Staff)
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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...
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Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera: ‘I’m Humbled and privileged to represent you’
Hello! I’m your new City Councilmember, Maritza Rivera, and I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the voters in the D4 who have trusted me to represent them at City Hall. I am thrilled to get to work on behalf of every resident and business in the District. On Tuesday, January 2nd, I took...
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Seattle City Councilmembers Herbold, Pedersen celebrate decision in favor of the City
Decision removes roadblock to vote on Comp Plan amendment that could diversify funding options for transportation safety projects Seattle City Councilmembers Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle and South Park) and Alex Pedersen (District 4 – Northeast Seattle) praised today’s decision by the Seattle Office of Hearing Examiner that supports the City’s position that...
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Legislation in support of partnership to redevelop Memorial Stadium passes key Council vote
A Seattle City Council committee unanimously approved a resolution this morning to support the joint efforts of the Seattle Public Schools and Seattle Center to advance plans to redevelop Memorial Stadium through a public-private partnership. The new, state-of-the-art stadium will host student athletics, concerts, professional sports, and other community events. It will also continue...
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Councilmember Nelson celebrates passage of bill to address public drug use and possession
Following the Seattle City Council’s 6-3 vote to pass legislation (CB 120645) to adopt state law and allow the City Attorney to prosecute public drug and possession, Councilmember Sara Nelson (Position 9, Citywide) offered the following statement: “The drug crisis we see playing out on our streets is the most crushing public health and safety...
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Seattle rent control legislation heads to full Council vote after being rejected in committee
A Seattle City Council committee voted against new legislation Friday to establish a rent control policy for the city. The legislation would only go into effect if Washington State repeals laws prohibiting cities from regulating rent. The legislation, sponsored by Councilmember Kshama Sawant, was voted down 2-3 by the Sustainability and Renters Rights Committee. Under...
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Seattle Social Housing Developer Board to hold second ever meeting
The Seattle Social Housing Developer The new Seattle Social Housing Developer Board, which will oversee the work to bringing affordable social housing to Seattle, will meet for the just the second time on June 22, 2023. The 13-member board was appointed in April. Their first meeting was in May. Tonight’s meeting will be at 5:30 PM...