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...
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Seattle Councilmember Hollingsworth announces new approach on tip-credit legislation
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...
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Seattle City Council unanimously passes Seattle Transportation Plan
The Seattle City Council just unanimously passed the Seattle Transportation Plan—a 20-year vision for the future of Seattle’s streets, sidewalks, and public spaces. The legislation is sponsored by Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), Chair of the Transportation Committee. It is the culmination of a two-year collaborative process between the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), the...
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New Seattle City Councilmembers sworn-in during inauguration ceremony at City Hall
The seven winning candidates from November’s General Election were just sworn-in as Seattle City Councilmembers. Five of the seven individuals are new councilmembers, the most in more than a century. Two others are returning for their second term in office. More information about each of them, including quotes can be found below. Rob Saka (District...