Budget legislation proposals strengthen long-term fiscal accountability for both the Mayor and City Council SEATTLE – In the midst of the City addressing an estimated $175 million budget deficit, Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) is proposing new legislation aimed at eliminating large city budget deficits in the future. Councilmember Foster’s good governance budget legislation will...
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Councilmember Rivera submits budget proposal to fund real gun violence prevention strategy for Seattle
National Network for Safe Communities recognized for effective, evidence-based approach Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) announced that she has submitted a budget action that would set aside $418,000 to pay for a two-year contract with the National Network for Safe Communities (NNSC) to implement their focused deterrence gun violence reduction strategy in Seattle. Under...
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Seattle City Council approves Councilmember Strauss’ Vehicle Resident Assistance Program legislation
The Seattle City Council approved six pieces of legislation sponsored by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), known as the Vehicle Resident Assistance Program (VRAP). The legislation will create pathways to shelter and housing for all people living in their vehicles and update the City of Seattle’s regulation of RVs on public streets. “For far too...
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Councilmember Kettle on funding gaps after today’s public safety budget briefings
Following today’s public safety briefings on policy considerations related to the proposed 2027-2028 city budget, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement. “Mayor Wilson’s budget, with additional details, context, and analysis provided by the departments themselves and City Council Central Staff policy experts, makes it clear that...
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Seattle Councilmember Rivera, County Councilmember Dembowski speak out after learning of nearly $17 million in KCRHA debt
Latest incident in series of fiscal mismanagement and performance concerns Today, Seattle Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) and King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski (District 1) released the following statements in response to breaking news that the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) owes almost $17 million to the King County Investment Pool. The fund is...
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“Seattle Stands with Survivors, Every Step” launched by Councilmember Rinck and survivor service organizations to fund gender-based violence services and prevention programs
Multi-year effort seeks to grow investments into direct support for organizations working with survivors and violence prevention Earlier today Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) stood with more than a dozen survivor service organizations, public health and medical institutions, community leaders, and local and state elected officials at Seattle City Hall to announce the “Seattle...
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Public Safety Chair Kettle calls for more comprehensive gun violence plan after shootings near Seattle’s Kerry Park and Seattle Center
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement after two people were hurt and one person was arrested in a shooting at Kerry Park on Saturday night, according to Seattle Police. This morning, also in District 7, police reported a gas station clerk shot dead near Seattle...
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Councilmember Kettle weighs in on mayor’s proposed budget, notes risk to community safety progress
SEATTLE – Today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) commended Mayor Katie Wilson for releasing a proposed budget without imposing additional taxes but raised concerns that potential cuts to public safety could hurt Seattle’s hard-fought progress. Councilmember Kettle, who chairs the Public Safety Committee, flagged these issues after Friday’s initial budget briefing to the council on...
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Seattle City Council kicks off 2027-2028 budget process
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), chair of the Select Budget Committee, kicked off its annual budget process this morning. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson delivered her proposed $9.1 billion budget to the council on Tuesday. Over the next two months, the Select Budget Committee will review, amend, and pass a balanced 2027-2028 city budget. ...
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Councilmember Rivera votes ‘no’ on Fair Pricing ordinance citing affordability concerns for Seattle families
Potential for unintended consequences and higher grocery prices SEATTLE – Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the after the amended Fair Pricing legislation (Council Bill 121267) was passed by the City Council 7-2. The legislation bans algorithmic pricing on groceries but goes so far as to potentially limit popular loyalty...