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July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Councilmember Hollingsworth, Councilmember Juarez, Councilmember Kettle, Councilmember Strauss, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, News, News Releases, Strauss

City Councilmembers react to Police Chief Barnes’ departure, voice major concerns

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Today Council President Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5), Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7, Public Safety Chair), released this statement following an official announcement from Mayor Katie B. Wilson that Police Chief Shon Barnes has resigned.  “Our city faces profound public safety challenges, from youth gun violence destroying lives to drug markets and human trafficking plaguing our neighborhoods. After the Seattle Center shooting, our focus should be on the lives lost and how...

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July 6, 2026July 6, 2026Councilmember Juarez, Juarez, News, News Releases

Councilmember Juarez proposes key safety and accessibility amendment to 2026 Seattle Transit Measure renewal 

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Today the Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District was briefed on amendments to the proposed 2026 Seattle Transit Measure (STM) package. Among the key considerations is an amendment sponsored by Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5) that will better promote and prioritize accessibility to critical transit services in Seattle. Based on direct feedback from the...

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June 11, 2026June 11, 2026Councilmember Hollingsworth, Councilmember Juarez, Hollingsworth, Juarez, News, News Releases, Public Safety, Top Story

Seattle and regional leaders announce new actions to combat Aurora Avenue violence and prostitution

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At a June 11 press conference, Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5) and Council President Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), in partnership with Mayor Katie B. Wilson, the Seattle Police Department, City Attorney Erika Evans’ Office, and the King County Prosecutor's Office, outlined their ongoing work to address the spike in crime occurring in the neighborhoods surrounding north Aurora Avenue.

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May 29, 2026May 29, 2026Councilmember Juarez, Juarez, News, News Releases

Councilmember Juarez and Mayor Wilson announce plans combating violence along Aurora Avenue

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Today Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5) and Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced City actions being taken to address ongoing violence along Aurora Ave N. The ongoing work includes close partnerships with City Attorney Erika Evan’s office, Seattle Police Department leadership, the Community Assisted Response & Engagement (CARE) Department, and community organizations. “Our neighbors should be...

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May 28, 2026May 29, 2026Councilmember Juarez, Juarez, News, News Releases

Councilmember Juarez supports Ballard light rail amendments and Graham Street Station build

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Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5) released the following statement during the Sound Transit Board of Directors meeting to discuss the Sound Transit 3 System Plan, including the fate of the Ballard light rail extension, and the future Graham Street Station in south Seattle. “Seattle voters overwhelmingly supported the Sound Transit 3 ballot measure in November...

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May 21, 2026May 29, 2026Councilmember Juarez, Juarez, News, Public Safety

Councilmember Juarez: Update on Aurora Avenue violence, District 5 office actions

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We should not live in fear of being shot by a gun in our homes or community. Sadly, that has become common across Seattle, as we have experienced recently in our neighborhoods along North Aurora Avenue. The level of gun-related violence and death from firearms is unacceptable. We live in a country where people have...

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April 30, 2026May 12, 2026Councilmember Hollingsworth, Councilmember Juarez, Councilmember Lin, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Lin, News, News Releases, Top Story

Councilmembers introducing moratorium on data centers in Seattle

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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 calling for impact studies of data centers on city infrastructure, water usage, utility rates, land use, jobs and public health. Data centers around the country have come under increased scrutiny recently as their high energy consumption and environmental impacts have led to rising electricity rates for consumers, sparking a significant public outcry.

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March 31, 2026March 31, 2026Councilmember Foster, Councilmember Juarez, Foster, Juarez, News, News Releases

Councilmember Foster introduces Library Levy amendments focusing on children and families

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Proposals include much-needed renovation funds, English learning programs, Central Library support and community services Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) today introduced three amendments in the proposed 2026 Library Levy renewal process that the Select Committee on the Library Levy is considering. The amendments, including one cosponsored with Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5), will expand access...

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January 30, 2026January 30, 2026Councilmember Juarez, Juarez, News, News Releases

Councilmember Juarez statement on federal immigration enforcement activity in Seattle 

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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. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.  “Our country is no stranger to crimes against humanity. Now ICE in the 21st century is continuing this deplorable, inhumane practice. There is no longer time for performative pearl clutching and...