This afternoon, Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) and newly elected Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) were ceremonially sworn into office. Both will serve full four-year terms and represent citywide seats. Tuesday’s Council business also included the selection of Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) as the council president. “It is an incredible honor to serve as your councilmember for the...
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City Council passes final Comprehensive Plan legislation
Select Committee will take up Phase 2 of Comp Plan in 2026 The City Council today revisited amended legislation on Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan (CB 120985) and Permanent HB 1110 legislation (CB 120993), approving both pieces of legislation. Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) chaired the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan. The delayed vote was due to additional environmental review of...
Eddie Lin sworn in as District 2 councilmember
Earlier today at a meeting of the full City Council, Eddie Lin was ceremoniously sworn in as the councilmember representing District 2. Councilmember Lin, who previously served as an attorney for the City of Seattle, won a special election for the open district seat in November. His term began immediately upon certification on Nov. 25 and will last through 2027....
Council acts to boost food access in Seattle Neighborhoods
Council President Nelson-sponsored bill bans anti-competitive covenants and declares public health emergency due to increased store closures Today the City Council unanimously approved emergency land use legislation that prohibits the use of restricted covenants on grocery stores and pharmacies which bar grocery stores from having competing chains opening in the location of one that has closed. The legislation also declares...
Councilmember Hollingsworth calls for action after violence on Capitol Hill
City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), whose district includes the Capitol Hill neighborhood, released this statement following a deadly shooting in the community on Thursday night, October 9. Last night, another life was taken on Capitol Hill. I am devastated. My heart aches for the victim, their family and friends, and every neighbor who witnessed this horrific act. Our community...
Amended Comprehensive Plan passes out of committee
Council now transitions to budget process while Comp Plan receives additional study before final vote Over the last three days, the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan, chaired by Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), voted 9-0 to approve amended legislation for the Comprehensive Plan (CB 120985) and Permanent HB 1110 legislation (CB 120993), passing it out of that committee. The...
Councilmember Hollingsworth releases chair’s packages for Comprehensive Plan
Balances urgent actions to enhance Seattle’s livability Today, City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), Chair of the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan, released her Chair’s Packages of proposed amendments for the Comprehensive Plan and Permanent HB 1110 legislation. Details of the proposal are available for the public to review on the Comprehensive Plan website. “We have a sense of...
Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Hollingsworth Statement on August 30 Event
The following news release was published by the Mayor’s office. Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) released the following statement after Seattle Parks and Recreation issued a park use permit for a religious concert event at Gas Works Park: “According to the law, the City cannot deny or unilaterally relocate permits for public spaces based on...
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 the right for people to...
Seattle City Council proclamation celebrates Pride Month
Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) presented a proclamation recognizing June as 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month at the Pride Flag Raising on May 31 at City Hall. This year marks the City of Seattle’s 13th annual pride flag raising in honor of Seattle’s LGBTQ+ community. Councilmember Hollingsworth brought forward the Proclamation May 20. Mayor Bruce Harrell and every member of the...
Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth statement on Councilmember Moore departure
‘Brought clarity, sharp legal wisdom, and a passion to the second floor’ Following yesterday’s announcement that Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) plans to step down in July, Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) released this statement: “I want to thank Councilmember Cathy Moore for her service to Seattle and her deep commitment to the people of District 5. It’s been an...
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 broad range of housing types...