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...
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Councilmember Rivera commends Mayor’s initial steps to prepare for potential increase of ICE enforcement
Today, Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4), issued the following statement supporting Mayor Katie Wilson’s proactive measures to prepare the city for the possibility of increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity. “The Federal Administration is not only acting with brutality, but I believe it is also acting outside constitutional law. When our own government operates...
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Councilmember Saka praises Mayor’s actions on ICE activity in Seattle
Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), released the following statement in support of the Mayor Katie Wilson’s announced actions to protect Seattle community members from the ongoing escalation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity nationwide. “I want to commend Mayor Wilson for her announcement today and for the direct actions she’s taking to protect...
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Councilmember Lin statement on the killing of a second Minneapolis resident by federal immigration agents
City Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the following statement after the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by federal immigration agents on Saturday, Jan. 24 — less than three weeks after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shot and killed Renee Good, also in Minneapolis. “I am absolutely devastated by the actions of...
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Councilmember Foster calls for transparency and accountability following release of disturbing police officer remarks at Cal Anderson Park protest
Today Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) issued the following statement regarding recently released footage that includes disturbing comments from a Seattle Police officer. The incident took place last May during a counterprotest at Cal Anderson Park. “I am disturbed by the newly released body-worn camera footage related to the May 2025 protest response at Cal...
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Councilmember Saka chairs first meeting of expanded Transportation Committee on Thursday, Jan. 15
The City Council’s expanded transportation committee, chaired by Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), is now officially the “Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee.” Today, Councilmember Saka announced that this committee will now also be known informally as the “Safety, Transportation, Engineering Projects, Sports & Experiences (STEPS) Committee.” This newly restructured committee is designed to strengthen...
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Statement on Immigration Enforcement Actions in Seattle and Minneapolis
Seattle Councilmembers Foster and Rinck denounce the shooting of Renee Nicole Good of Minneapolis and emerging immigration enforcement actions in Seattle Yesterday, Jan. 7, 2026, Renee Nicole Good of Minnesota was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in front of her spouse in an action that was defined by Minneapolis’s mayor,...
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Councilmember Lin: We stand with our immigrant communities, in Seattle and across the U.S.
Today Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the following statement regarding actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and yesterday’s killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. “Yesterday’s shooting death of a Minneapolis mother proves the dangers of Trump’s campaign of terror via ICE across our country. “On January 7, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was...
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Public Safety Chair Kettle condemns ICE tactics, ongoing conduct of raids in Seattle
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), issued the following statement after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions this week in Seattle, the shocking killing of a bystander in Minneapolis by agents, and nationwide demonstrations last night in response to the agency’s unprecedented tactics. “Yesterday’s tragic killing by an ICE agent highlights our worst fears and...
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A new day: Councilmembers Rinck and Foster sworn in, Hollingsworth selected as council president
This afternoon, Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) and newly elected Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) were ceremonially sworn into office. Both will serve full four-year terms and represent citywide seats. Tuesday’s Council business also included the selection of Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) as the council president. “It is an incredible honor to serve...