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...
Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) presented a proclamation recognizing June as 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month at the Pride Flag Raising on May 31 at City Hall. This year marks the City of Seattle’s 13th annual pride flag raising in honor of Seattle’s LGBTQ+ community. Councilmember Hollingsworth brought forward the Proclamation May 20. Mayor Bruce Harrell...
‘Brought clarity, sharp legal wisdom, and a passion to the second floor’ Following yesterday’s announcement that Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) plans to step down in July, Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) released this statement: “I want to thank Councilmember Cathy Moore for her service to Seattle and her deep commitment to the people of...
Puts Seattle on track to meet June 30 state deadline, consideration of permanent regulations to begin next month Today the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan, chaired by Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), voted unanimously to approve amended interim HB 1110 legislation, also known as the ‘middle housing’ bill, which requires cities to allow a...
New regulations developed in collaboration with operators seek to address persistent violence The City Council today voted 6-0 to approve a new amended ordinance relating to regulation of after-hours nightlife lounges that are open between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. In light of a recent double murder at a nightclub in Rainier...
City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), Chair of the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan, has issued additional guidance to select committee members following challenges to the Final Environmental Impact Statement. Until now, the Select Committee has received briefings on several aspects of the Mayor’s recommended One Seattle Plan, including the City’s obligations under the...
Additional public hearings will be scheduled and continuous public engagement opportunities are available On Thursday Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), who chairs the Select Committee for the Comprehensive Plan, issued the following statement: First and foremost, I want to thank the hundreds of Seattleites who took the time to provide comments at last night’s public...
Today, Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) agreed to lead the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan following the announced departure of Councilmember Tammy Morales (District 2) on Jan. 6, 2025. She released the following statement: “Seattle’s comprehensive plan is an opportunity for us to shape what type of city we want to live in for...
Today, Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) secured over $15 million in funding for investments in arts, culture, economic opportunity, legacy homeownership, and youth homelessness services as part of Seattle’s 2025-2026 budget. “I am grateful to my council colleagues for supporting my investments in the fundamentals for our community. I am proud of the investments that...
Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) announced that she will not move forward with her current legislation and is instead helping lead a collaborative approach to discussions. The current minimum wage tip credit, which went into effect in 2015, is set to expire at the end of this year. She released the following statement...