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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...

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City Council releases information on qualified applicants for District 2 vacancy

Earlier today the Seattle City Clerk, on behalf of the City Council, posted the qualified applicant list of 20 candidates pursuant to City Charter requirements. Applicants were invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and completed financial interest statement form by last Thursday, Jan. 9. A list of the eligible applicants and completed application materials are available to...

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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...

Council 2025-26 Budget Vote
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Council adopts strong public safety budget with historic housing investments and additional accountability measures

Adopted 2025-2026 City Budget marks a major shift in tone Today the Seattle City Council voted 8-1 to adopt the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program along with several pieces of legislation necessary to implement the budget. The budget uses Payroll Expense Tax revenue in the JumpStart Fund to offset the $268 million operating...

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Councilmember Strauss unveils budget aimed at strengthening public safety, building housing, and addressing affordability

Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, will officially release his Chair’s Balancing Package this morning. The balancing package is the initial budget proposal from the City Council, it updates the mayor’s proposal and reflects deep engagement between Chair Strauss and his Council colleagues. “Our city is at its...