Today, Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) secured over $15 million in funding for investments in arts, culture, economic opportunity, legacy homeownership, and youth homelessness services as part of Seattle’s 2025-2026 budget. “I am grateful to my council colleagues for supporting my investments in the fundamentals for our community. I am proud of the investments that were made directly in District...
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Seattle City Council proclamation celebrates Black History Month, city’s historic Black leaders
Seattle City Councilmembers Rob Saka (District 1) and Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) brought forward a proclamation Tuesday recognizing this February as Black History Month in Seattle and celebrating Black trailblazers throughout the city’s history. Mayor Bruce Harrell and every member of the Seattle City Council in attendance signed on to the proclamation. You can watch it being discussed and delivered...
Seattle City Councilmember Hollingsworth Sends Letter to Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board following Raids on LGBTQ+ Establishments
Following reports of raids at LGBTQ+ Establishments on Capitol Hill, Councilmember Hollingsworth (District 3) wrote the following letter to Director Lukela and members of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, requesting more information on the tactics employed over the weekend: Director Lukela and Members of the Liquor and Cannabis Board, It was brought to my attention that the Liquor...
New Seattle City Councilmembers sworn-in during inauguration ceremony at City Hall
The seven winning candidates from November’s General Election were just sworn-in as Seattle City Councilmembers. Five of the seven individuals are new councilmembers, the most in more than a century. Two others are returning for their second term in office. More information about each of them, including quotes can be found below. Rob Saka (District 1) “We have a once-in-a-generation...