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.
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Councilmember Dan Strauss represents the Council District 6, which includes West Seattle.
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.
May 26, 2026May 29, 2026In Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, Strauss, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Seattle City Councilmember Strauss proposes amendments to save Ballard Light Rail
“Sound Transit needs a plan to get to Ballard. We voted for light rail, we have been paying for it, and the City of Seattle has planned its job and housing growth around it. My proposals give us an opportunity maximize ridership, save Ballard light rail, and keep light rail expansion to Tacoma, Everett, West Seattle, and all other regions on track,” said Councilmember Strauss
May 12, 2026May 12, 2026In Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Strauss celebrates passage of Shared Streets legislation
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation, sponsored by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), to legalize Shared Streets in the...
April 29, 2026May 11, 2026In Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Strauss to host Community Meeting on the Future of Ballard Light Rail
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) announced today that he will host a Community Meeting on the Future of...
District 6 Town Hall
Councilmember Dan Strauss will be hosting his next town hall on Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ballard Community Center. Community members can...
March 18, 2026March 18, 2026In Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Strauss calls on Sound Transit to keep promise made to voters, build light rail to Ballard
Following Sound Transit’s announcement today that it is considering reducing the long-planned Ballard Light Rail Extension and cutting Ballard, City...
February 10, 2026February 10, 2026In Councilmember Foster, Councilmember Strauss, Foster, News, News Releases, Social Housing, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Seattle City Council approves legislation to begin funding voter-approved social housing
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation today, co-sponsored by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) and Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position...
Councilmember Dan Strauss hosts town hall on January 28
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss will be hosting his first town hall of 2026 on Wednesday, January 28 at 5:30 p.m. at...
What we accomplished together in 2025
Dear Neighbor, 2025 was a busy year! Thank you for working with me to win some major victories for District...