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District 5 Vacancy: City Council releases qualified applicant list 

Today the Seattle City Clerk, on behalf of the City Council, posted the qualified applicant list of 22 candidates for the District 5 vacancy, pursuant to City Charter requirements. Applicants were invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and completed financial interest statement form by last Wednesday, July 9.  A list of the eligible applicants and completed application...

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Application window now open for District 5 council vacancy

Community groups encouraged to participate in public forum process Beginning today, July 2, interested candidates who reside in District 5, representing north Seattle, can now apply for the district’s vacant City Council position. Completed applications must be received by the City Clerk before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9 to be accepted.   Completed applications may...

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City Council announces application process and key dates for District 5 seat vacancy

Today City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) confirmed the formal process to fill the vacant Council seat after the resignation of Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5), effective July 7. Councilmembers were given a presentation on the procedure and what to expect earlier this week during Council Briefing.  Interested candidates may apply beginning Wednesday, July 2 at 8 a.m....

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Council approves Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy renewal package for November ballot

Levy expands investments in early education, continues K-12 academic and health supports, and universal access to a two-year college degree Today the City Council unanimously voted to send the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy renewal to the November 2025 ballot for voters to consider. The review process was led by Select Committee Chair...

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Seattle City Councilmembers urge peaceful demonstrations ahead of weekend gatherings 

Today in anticipation of the large demonstrations scheduled for this weekend, Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9), Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), and Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) released the following joint statement. This morning, Council President Nelson also joined state and local leaders at a press conference discussing public safety preparations.  Seattle fully supports...

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Interim ‘Middle Housing’ bill approved by Select Committee on Comprehensive Plan

Puts Seattle on track to meet June 30 state deadline, consideration of permanent regulations to begin next month Today the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan, chaired by Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), voted unanimously to approve amended interim HB 1110 legislation, also known as the ‘middle housing’ bill, which requires cities to allow a...

Plan cover with artwork featuring the Seattle Skyline. The graphic text reads "Mayor Harrell's One Seattle Plan Comprehensive Plan Update"
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Seattle City Council establishes additional meeting dates for Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan

City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), Chair of the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan, has issued additional guidance to select committee members following challenges to the Final Environmental Impact Statement. Until now, the Select Committee has received briefings on several aspects of the Mayor’s recommended One Seattle Plan, including the City’s obligations under the...

Seattle City Council appoints Mark Solomon to fill District 2 vacancy
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Seattle City Council appoints Mark Solomon to fill District 2 vacancy

The Seattle City Council voted today to appoint Mark A. Solomon to fill the vacant position on the Council, representing District 2, which encompasses south Seattle. After five rounds of voting, Solomon received the necessary five vote majority for the appointment. “I want to express my deep gratitude to this Council for their trust,” new...

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Seattle CityClub to host public forum with District 2 vacancy finalists 

Public Forum is Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Columbia City Theater UPDATE: The forum is posted and available to watch on the Seattle Channel and YouTube. Seattle CityClub has been selected to host a public forum for the community to engage with the final six candidates applying for the District 2 (southeast Seattle) vacancy on the...