Today Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) released details of her proposed budget amendments to strengthen Seattle’s response to the housing affordability crisis. They include a proposal to give an additional $10 million to the Office of Housing (OH) for development of affordable housing. Also included is a statement of legislative intent (SLI) directing the City...
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Councilmember Saka unveils 20-amendment budget package to build safer, cleaner and stronger neighborhoods
Community-driven proposals would strengthen public spaces, business districts, veterans’ services and transportation safety across District 1 and Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) today announced he has introduced a 20-amendment package to be included in the City’s 2027-2028 budget. The proposals are in direct response to community feedback over the last year. “A tight budget...
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Councilmember Foster announces proposal accelerating justice for victims among City’s 5,000 backlogged cases
One-time $1 million investment prioritizes more than 1,700 cases of domestic violence, elder abuse, stalking, and sexual harassment to deliver long-overdue accountability for survivors Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) announced today that she has submitted a budget proposal in close partnership with City Attorney Erika Evans to address the ongoing backlog of criminal cases in...
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Councilmember Foster leads effort to strengthen City’s fiscal health with two new sustainability measures
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...