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Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Saka Celebrate Transportation Levy Results

Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Rob Saka released the below statements following the release of initial transportation levy election results on November 5, 2024. “Tonight’s results demonstrate that Seattle voters are committed to advancing a safer transportation system that benefits all,” stated Mayor Bruce Harrell. “The Transportation Levy represents our steadfast dedication to a One...

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Councilmember Moore Celebrates Passage of City’s Transportation Levy

Huge Win for New Sidewalks and Pedestrian Safety in District 5 Following tonight’s first round of election results showing Proposition 1 the City of Seattle’s Transportation Levy being approved by voters, District 5 Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore released the following statement:   “Passage of Prop 1 is a huge win for new sidewalks in...

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Councilmember Rob Saka announces public safety investments and help for working families in 2025-26 Budget

Includes automated speed enforcement cameras and reconfiguring West Seattle’s Duwamish Head to address public safety hazard Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) is pleased to announce that his public safety priorities and support for working families have been included in the Budget Chair Dan Strauss’ balancing package for the 2025-26 budget.   “I want to...

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Councilmember Rob Saka Funds Women in Policing Initiative

Includes one professional staff to coordinate the ‘30×30’ Initiative Today, as part of the Council’s balancing package, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) adds one additional Seattle Police Department staff to advance a department-wide effort to meet the goal of having 30% women on the police force by 2030. The program, known as the 30×30, is...

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Seattle Councilmember Saka to host community conversation between City leaders, community after fatal shooting near Alki Beach

SEATTLE – Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1, Vice Chair of the Public Safety Committee) is hosting a community conversation on public safety tomorrow, June 26, 6 PM-7:30pm, at Alki United Church of Christ. It will include a diverse selection of city leaders, including Interim Police Chief Sue Rahr and citywide Councilmember Tanya Woo...

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Transportation Chair Saka proposes changes to Seattle transportation levy to prioritize safety, economy, and climate

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1, Chair of the Select Committee on the 2024 Transportation Levy) proposed his initial amendments to the transportation levy package today. Among other things, the Chair’s amendments would double investments in creating new sidewalks and safe routes to school, as well as triple funding for safety on public transit....

Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka kicks off Council review of 2024 Transportation Levy renewal
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Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka kicks off Council review of 2024 Transportation Levy renewal

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) kicked off the first meeting of the Council’s Select Committee on the 2024 Transportation Levy this morning. Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his levy proposal on Friday. The select committee, which Councilmember Saka chairs, is tasked with reviewing and amending the proposed Transportation Levy renewal before it is sent...