Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) today released the following statement on Mayor Bruce Harrell’s appointment of Shon Barnes as Seattle’s next Chief of Police: “While I have not had an opportunity to meet Chief Barnes yet, it sounds like he is very experienced and well-respected in his field. I look forward to building a collaborative...
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Council’s Public Safety and Transportation chairs call for more transit security funding
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, and Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), chair of the Transportation Committee, released the following joint statement in response to the early morning fatal stabbing of King County Metro bus driver Shawn Yim. “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the family, friends and...
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Councilmember Maritza Rivera’s statement on fatal stabbing of a King County Metro bus driver in Seattle
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released a statement on the stabbing that occurred in the University District: “Today’s fatal stabbing of King County Metro bus driver Shawn Yim is a horrible tragedy, and I want to convey my deepest condolences to his family, and all his co-workers. Our public servants should never be subjected to...
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Seattle Councilmember and Public Safety Chair Bob Kettle’s statement on termination of former police chief
Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement regarding today’s announcement of former Seattle Chief of Police Adrian Diaz being relieved of his duties: “I support Mayor Bruce Harrell’s decision and appreciate the work of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) in reaching its findings in the investigation....
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Councilmember Hollingsworth to lead Select Committee on Comprehensive Plan for 2025
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...
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Seattle City Council announces process to fill council vacancy representing District 2
Application deadline: Jan. 9, 2025. City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9 – Citywide) has announced the formal process to fill the vacancy after the resignation of Councilmember Tammy Morales (District 2), effective Jan. 6, 2025. “We look forward to hearing from and considering the leaders from District 2 who are willing to put themselves forward during this critical...
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Councilmember Rinck’s statement on Councilmember Morales’ departure from council
I am deeply saddened by the news that my friend and colleague Councilmember Tammy Morales will be leaving the council. Councilmember Morales has been a beacon of progressive values, tirelessly championing the rights of workers, families, renters, transit riders, and all who live and work in Seattle. I respect her decision to do what is...
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Council President Sara Nelson’s statement on Councilmember Tammy Morales’ resignation effective January 6, 2025
City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released this statement on the resignation of Councilmember Tammy Morales (District 2), effective January 6, 2025: “I want to thank Councilmember Morales for her dedicated service to the constituents of District 2. We worked together to pass a number of important pieces of legislation that benefit the people...
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Councilmember Morales announces resignation from the Seattle City Council
Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2) released the following letter to her constituents and the people of Seattle: To the People of District 2, After very careful consideration, I have decided to resign from my position as a Seattle City Councilmember, effective January 6, 2025. Representing the people of Seattle, especially of south Seattle, has...
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City Council welcomes new councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck
Councilmember Rinck ceremonially sworn in by community member Sharon Maeda