Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) announced six new pieces of legislation today, called the Vehicle Resident Assistance Program...
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Councilmember Dan Strauss represents the Council District 6, which includes West Seattle.
July 31, 2026July 31, 2026In Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Sound Transit announces timeline for building light rail to Ballard
Sound Transit announced today that the Ballard Light Rail Extension could begin service to Market Street in Ballard by 2042 if it is able...
July 30, 2026July 30, 2026In Councilmember Hollingsworth, Councilmember Juarez, Councilmember Kettle, Councilmember Strauss, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, News, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
City Councilmembers react to Police Chief Barnes’ departure, voice major concerns
Today Council President Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5), Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7, Public Safety Chair), released this statement following an official announcement from Mayor Katie B. Wilson that Police Chief...
July 28, 2026July 28, 2026In Councilmember Foster, Councilmember Hollingsworth, Councilmember Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, News, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Mayor, Councilmembers agree on plan to improve food access for Seattle students
Seattle City Councilmembers and the mayor announced agreement today on a unified strategy to improve food access for Seattle students....
July 23, 2026July 23, 2026In Councilmember Foster, Councilmember Hollingsworth, Councilmember Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, News, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Seattle City Councilmembers propose plan to fund universal school meals starting this fall
Three Seattle City Councilmembers announced a proposal today to fund universal free school meals for all Seattle Public School students starting this...
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss’ amendments for better bus service approved
My two amendments to secure better bus service for our neighborhoods passed in the Seattle Transportation Benefit District Committee! They...
July 14, 2026July 14, 2026In Councilmember Hollingsworth, Councilmember Strauss, Hollingsworth, News, News Releases, Strauss, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
City Council passes Strauss proposal to dramatically reduce utility costs for 31,000 low-income households
Today, the Seattle City Council unanimously passed the largest expansion of an affordability program in the City’s recent memory. Council...
Councilmember Dan Strauss announces new bus to Golden Gardens
We are launching a new bus pilot program to Golden Gardens Park this Saturday! I proposed and funded this new...
June 2, 2026June 2, 2026In Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Dan Strauss announces proposal to reduce utility costs for 31,000 low-income households
Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) announced major affordability legislation today that would dramatically decrease utility costs for 31,000 low-income households. The legislation would expand eligibility for the city’s existing Utility Discount Program, which could save low-income families more than $1,000 per year depending on their usage.
How we will continue to fight for Ballard Light Rail
Last night, the Sound Transit Board voted to approve a proposal that put the future funding of Ballard Light Rail into question. Despite being projected to serve the most daily riders of any Sound Transit project, funding to complete construction of the project has not been identified.