Commends focus on public safety and accountability Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) celebrated the passing of the 2025-2026 budget and its reflection of her public safety and accountability priorities. “At the start of the budget process, I made a commitment to my constituents to focus on public safety and accountability, and this budget reflects...
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Councilmember Rivera condemns targeted vandalism of UW president’s house
Demands those responsible be held accountable Today Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement in response to the extensive, targeted vandalism to University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce’s home and property: What we saw take place last night at the home of UW President Ana Mari Cauce was unacceptable. I...
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Councilmember Saka proposes budget amendment to track success of City’s pothole repair program
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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Councilmember Maritza Rivera announces budget priorities
Focus on 911 non-emergency response times, a North End safety hub for at-risk youth and support for a sobering center Today City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) announced her priorities for the 2025-26 budget, most of which focus on public safety needs, and include restoring funding for apprenticeships and a neighborhood grants program. “I have...
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Seattle City Council passes legislation combatting commercial sexual exploitation
Today the Seattle City Council passed by an 8-1 vote Councilmember Cathy Moore’s (District 5) bill to fight commercial sexual exploitation and the violence associated with it. The legislation includes a prohibition on loitering for buying, selling or promoting prostitution, as well as a separate provision that allows a judge to issue a Stay Out...
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Councilmembers introduce alternative to I-137 ahead of ballot deadline
Alternative seeks to better align with city housing efforts and build in accountability measures Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) today introduced an alternative to proposed ballot Initiative 137 with Councilmembers Cathy Moore (District 5), Bob Kettle (District 7) and Tanya Woo (Position 8). In addition, Mayor Bruce Harrell has voiced support for voters...
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Seattle Councilmember Rivera statement on Mayor’s latest return to office policy
Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) today expressed disappointment in Mayor Bruce Harrell’s announcement that he is requiring executive branch employees to report to their worksite in-person only three days a week. Since July, Legislative Department staff have been required to work onsite four days a week. She issued the following statement: “Today, Mayor...
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Council approves expansion of license plate reading technology for police vehicles
Tool aimed at improving public safety, preventing crimes, and helping investigations SEATTLE – The Seattle City Council passed legislation today that will expand automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology to the entire Seattle Police Department’s fleet. This technology is an important tool to help address crime across the city, both in-progress activity and investigations after-the-fact....
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Seattle Councilmember Rivera Issues Statement on Garfield High School Shooting
Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera issued the following statement in the wake of the shooting at Garfield High School: “I am saddened to hear about another school shooting in our city. My heart goes out to the students and staff at Garfield, and especially to the family of the child who was killed. I have...
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Councilmember Rivera’s Amendment Passes
New amendment calls for comprehensive reporting from OPCD on its Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) At today’s City Council meeting, Councilmember Maritza Rivera’s amendment relating to the EDI program passed 8-1. The amendment calls for Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) to deliver a detailed report on how Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) will ensure successful...