Today, following Katie Wilson’s projected election as Seattle’s next mayor and Mayor Bruce Harrell’s concession address, city councilmembers issued the following statements. Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) “The voters have spoken, calling for change and a renewed focus on affordability, community, and fighting back against a resurgent Trump agenda. I want to express my...
Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the passage of the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) Levy, which was supported by more than 70% of Seattle voters. “This vote is a huge victory for Seattle’s kids. “I want to thank Seattle residents for continuing to support the Family, Education, Preschool...
City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) today released this statement after the Trump administration and federal lawmakers failed to reach a budget deal, leading to a government shutdown. “I want to address the harmful shutdown of the Federal Government. In the Seattle Metropolitan area, which includes Tacoma and Bellevue, there are over 30,000 federal employees...
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement on today’s Council vote related to the business and occupation tax proposal. “Non-profit institutions like Fred Hutch and Children’s provide comprehensive critical and life-saving care to kids and cancer patients in our city. Not only are they losing Federal research dollars, but they will also be...
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) voiced her support of the Washington State Attorney General’s decision to join litigation against the U.S. Department of Education and Office of Management and Budget for the Trump administration’s withholding of $7 billion dollars in education grants. “As an elected official and a public-school mom, I am so proud that...
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...
City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released this statement tonight after the tragedy in Minnesota: “I want to express my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of Minnesota State Senator Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and to the people of Minnesota who are reeling after the targeted and politically motivated assassination of...
Hello Neighbors, As you may be aware, tomorrow the “No Kings” protests are expected to take place in Seattle and across the country. There will be large protests happening in the city, including in the University District. There will be a protest in Red Square starting at noon, that is expected to last for several...
Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the passage of the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) Levy renewal package out of its Select Committee. “This vote today was a win for Seattle’s kids. The FEPP levy will fund critical investments in childcare and preschool, K-12 academic supports, and the Seattle...
To ensure public outreach around the various stages of the voter-approved “ST3” projects, Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) brought an amendment to the Light Rail Essential Public Facility Permitting process at the June 4 meeting of the Land Use Committee, which passed 3-0 (with two abstentions). The amendment directs the agency to submit a community...