Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) introduced an amendment in the 2025-26 Budget process to ensure that the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is meetings its goals with its pothole repair program, while also providing accountability and transparency for residents who report potholes in their neighborhoods. “Potholes are a concern for every district in Seattle, which...
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November 13, 2024November 13, 2024Budget, Councilmember Saka, News Releases, Public Safety, Saka
Councilmember Saka proposes budget item to advance police hiring and retention efforts
Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) will introduce an amendment in the upcoming 2025-26 Budget process to ensure the Seattle Police Department (SPD) is meeting its goals of hiring new staff and retaining officers. If adopted, the Statement of Legislative Intent would require the department to create a plan that includes: “We need more officers on...
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November 11, 2024November 11, 2024Budget, Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, Public Safety, Saka
Councilmember Rob Saka proposes amendments exploring new transportation options in South Lake Union and additional transit security
Today Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) announced that he’s introducing transit-focused amendments to the 2025-26 Budget package for consideration heading into final stages of the adoption process. With respect to the South Lake Union Streetcar transition amendment: “As Transportation Committee Chair, I’m deeply concerned that residents aren’t getting what they paid for when it comes...
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November 8, 2024November 8, 2024Councilmember Moore, Moore, News Releases
Councilmember Cathy Moore proposes progressive capital gains excise tax to fund rental assistance, home ownership, and fight food insecurity
City Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) announced this week that she will introduce a budget amendment to create a new form of progressive revenue to fund rental assistance for rent-burdened households, down payment assistance for low-and moderate-income home ownership, and food assistance for food-insecure households. The proposed 2% capital gains excise tax will be applicable...
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November 5, 2024November 5, 2024Councilmember Saka, News Releases
Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Saka Celebrate Transportation Levy Results
Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Rob Saka released the below statements following the release of initial transportation levy election results on November 5, 2024. “Tonight’s results demonstrate that Seattle voters are committed to advancing a safer transportation system that benefits all,” stated Mayor Bruce Harrell. “The Transportation Levy represents our steadfast dedication to a One...
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November 5, 2024November 5, 2024Councilmember Moore, Councilmember Saka, Moore, News Releases
Councilmember Moore Celebrates Passage of City’s Transportation Levy
Huge Win for New Sidewalks and Pedestrian Safety in District 5 Following tonight’s first round of election results showing Proposition 1 the City of Seattle’s Transportation Levy being approved by voters, District 5 Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore released the following statement: “Passage of Prop 1 is a huge win for new sidewalks in...
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November 4, 2024November 4, 2024Budget, Councilmember Woo, News Releases, Woo
Councilmember Woo celebrates 2025-26 Budget bids, brings new amendments forward
Supporting youth, public safety, workforce development, refugee women and more Today, City Councilmember Tanya Woo (Position 8) announced new Budget amendments to boost spending on drug-diversion services, sanitation, and library services. These amendments follow several successful Budget adds sponsored by Woo, which were unveiled last week in Budget Chair Dan Strauss’ balancing package for 2025-26. ...
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October 30, 2024October 30, 2024Budget, Councilmember Moore, Moore, News, News Releases
Councilmember Cathy Moore’s major budget priorities included in balancing package
Today Seattle Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) praised the recently released budget chair balancing package and highlighted several district priorities that were included in the proposal. “Affordable housing, human services and public safety continue to be of critical importance for District 5 neighborhoods and Seattle as a whole,” said Councilmember Moore. “I want to thank...
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October 30, 2024October 30, 2024Budget, Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, Saka
Councilmember Rob Saka announces public safety investments and help for working families in 2025-26 Budget
Includes automated speed enforcement cameras and reconfiguring West Seattle’s Duwamish Head to address public safety hazard Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) is pleased to announce that his public safety priorities and support for working families have been included in the Budget Chair Dan Strauss’ balancing package for the 2025-26 budget. “I want to...
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October 30, 2024October 30, 2024Budget, Councilmember Moore, Councilmember Saka, Councilmember Strauss, Moore, News, News Releases, Saka, Strauss
Councilmember Rob Saka Funds Women in Policing Initiative
Includes one professional staff to coordinate the ‘30×30’ Initiative Today, as part of the Council’s balancing package, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) adds one additional Seattle Police Department staff to advance a department-wide effort to meet the goal of having 30% women on the police force by 2030. The program, known as the 30×30, is...