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Council President Sara Nelson speaking at a podium in Occidental Square Park, surrounded by clapping supporters of her new legislations
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Council President Nelson announces progressive public safety initiative dedicating anticipated increased sales tax revenue to addiction treatment services

Today Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9), joined by key Seattle-area providers, announced her resolution to dedicate up to 25% of any proposed sales tax increase for a progressive public safety initiative that will shore up “pathways to recovery” through investment in critical addiction treatment services. The Washington State Legislature authorized local jurisdictions to increase...

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Council gives final go-ahead to install interactive kiosks in neighborhood business districts

From bus schedules to emergency alerts – will offer visitors, residents a variety of on-demand information  Today, the City Council approved by a 6-2 vote an ordinance granting the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) permission to install and operate interactive media kiosks in neighborhood business districts around Seattle. CB 120992 is sponsored by Council President Sara...

microphone at Seattle City Hall Chambers, the official City of Seattle seal can be seen in the background
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City Council announces application process and key dates for District 5 seat vacancy

Today City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) confirmed the formal process to fill the vacant Council seat after the resignation of Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5), effective July 7. Councilmembers were given a presentation on the procedure and what to expect earlier this week during Council Briefing.  Interested candidates may apply beginning Wednesday, July 2 at 8 a.m....

Photos of children in learning and high schoolers graduating
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Council approves Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy renewal package for November ballot

Levy expands investments in early education, continues K-12 academic and health supports, and universal access to a two-year college degree Today the City Council unanimously voted to send the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy renewal to the November 2025 ballot for voters to consider. The review process was led by Select Committee Chair...

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Seattle City Councilmembers urge peaceful demonstrations ahead of weekend gatherings 

Today in anticipation of the large demonstrations scheduled for this weekend, Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9), Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), and Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) released the following joint statement. This morning, Council President Nelson also joined state and local leaders at a press conference discussing public safety preparations.  Seattle fully supports...

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Council OKs first step in siting interactive kiosks

Today the City Council approved 7-2 an amended resolution that paves the way for permitting the siting of digital kiosks in neighborhood business districts around the city, in partnership with the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA). Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) has been the prime sponsor of the kiosk rollout which will provide an interactive...

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Council President Sara Nelson’s statement on resignation of Councilmember Cathy Moore

City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released this statement following Councilmember Cathy Moore’s (District 5) announcement today that she will step away from her seat, effective July 7.   “Councilmember Moore’s decision to leave the City Council is disappointing news, but I respect and support her choice,” said Council President Nelson. “I want to...

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Transportation Chair Saka bill sets up expansion of Traffic Safety Cameras

Approved legislation reserves privacy protections while advancing Vision Zero safety goals City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), Chair of the Transportation Committee, celebrates passage of legislation he sponsored,  by an 8-0 Council vote, that expands the use of automated traffic safety cameras in the city. The bill establishes additional uses for traffic cameras to increase...

Council President Nelson at a kiosk demo at City Hall.
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Council President Nelson introduces proposal for rollout of interactive kiosks

Today, City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9), Chair of the Governance, Accountability & Economic Development (GAED) Committee, will hear a briefing on a resolution to permit the siting of digital kiosks in neighborhood business districts around the city, in partnership with the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA). The interactive kiosks will provide a variety of...

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Council President Sara Nelson statement on passage of new after-hours lounge safety regulations

Today, Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released the following statement on the 6-0 vote to approve legislation establishing new safety regulations for nightlife lounges operating after 2 a.m. Over the past decade, there have been dozens of shootings and homicides that have occurred in connection with these venues. CB 120956 was co-sponsored by Council...