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February 6, 2025February 6, 2025In Councilmember Hollingsworth, Hollingsworth, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Chair Hollingsworth urges public to remain engaged on Comprehensive Plan process
Additional public hearings will be scheduled and continuous public engagement opportunities are available On Thursday Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3),...
January 31, 2025January 31, 2025In Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Nelson forms committee to address federal instability, protect Seattle residents
Today Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) announced that she will stand up a special committee on federal policy changes....
January 31, 2025January 31, 2025In Councilmember Rinck, News, News Releases, RinckBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rinck calls for new committee to safeguard Seattle from federal policy changes
The proposed committee is aimed at identifying responses to emerging changes in federal policy which could threaten vital City programs...
January 28, 2025January 29, 2025In Councilmember Moore, Moore, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Moore releases statement following Seattle Police Department arrest of Maserati drive-by shooting suspect
City Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) released this statement after news of the arrest of a suspect believed to have...
January 27, 2025January 27, 2025In Councilmember Solomon, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
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...
January 17, 2025January 24, 2025In City Clerk, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
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...
January 15, 2025January 15, 2025In Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Nelson introduces legislation allowing workforce housing in Stadium District
Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) yesterday introduced legislation to allow workforce housing to be built near T-Mobile...
January 13, 2025January 13, 2025In City Clerk, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
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...
January 10, 2025January 10, 2025In Councilmember Moore, Moore, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Moore proposes reforms to limit blast ball use and enhance oversight of crowd control tactics
Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) today introduced a set of proposed amendments to restrict the use of blast balls by...
January 6, 2025January 6, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Councilmember Nelson, Kettle, Nelson, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Council President Nelson urges continued focus on public safety in 2025 after record number of bills passed in 2024
Noting the high number of public safety-related bills adopted by the Seattle City Council in 2024, today Council President Sara...
January 6, 2025January 6, 2025In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera calls on OPCD to provide more details, transparency as part of draft Comprehensive Plan
Select Committee meetings on the draft Comp Plan begin today Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) is requesting more...
Application window now open for District 2 council vacancy
Community groups encouraged to participate in public forum process Beginning today, Jan. 2, interested candidates who reside in District 2,...
December 20, 2024December 20, 2024In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Kettle welcomes new Police Chief Shon Barnes
Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement on today’s announced appointment of...
December 20, 2024December 20, 2024In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, Public Safety, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera’s statement on appointment of Shon Barnes as Police Chief
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) today released the following statement on Mayor Bruce Harrell’s appointment of Shon Barnes as Seattle’s...
December 18, 2024December 18, 2024In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, Public Safety, RiveraBy Brad Harwood
Councilmember Maritza Rivera’s statement on fatal stabbing of a King County Metro bus driver in Seattle
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released a statement on the stabbing that occurred in the University District: “Today’s fatal stabbing...
December 17, 2024December 17, 2024In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Seattle Councilmember and Public Safety Chair Bob Kettle’s statement on termination of former police chief
Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement regarding today’s announcement of former...
December 16, 2024December 16, 2024In Councilmember Hollingsworth, Hollingsworth, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Hollingsworth to lead Select Committee on Comprehensive Plan for 2025
Today, Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) agreed to lead the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan following the announced departure...
December 5, 2024December 22, 2024In Councilmember Morales, Councilmember Rinck, News, News Releases, RinckBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rinck’s statement on Councilmember Morales’ departure from council
I am deeply saddened by the news that my friend and colleague Councilmember Tammy Morales will be leaving the council....
Councilmember Kettle wishes Councilmember Morales ‘fair winds and following seas’ in her next chapter
I want to thank Councilmember Morales for her service to District 2 and the whole of Seattle. I recognize we...
December 4, 2024December 9, 2024In Councilmember Morales, Councilmember Nelson, Morales, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Sara Nelson’s statement on Councilmember Tammy Morales’ resignation effective January 6, 2025
City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released this statement on the resignation of Councilmember Tammy Morales (District 2), effective...
December 4, 2024December 5, 2024In Councilmember Morales, Morales, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Morales announces resignation from the Seattle City Council
Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2) released the following letter to her constituents and the people of Seattle: To the...
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Moore, Moore, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Moore Announces District 5 budget wins for public safety, housing and human services
Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) released the following statement after the City Council adopted the 2025-26 City of Seattle budget,...
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
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...
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Hollingsworth, Hollingsworth, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Hollingsworth secures over $15 million for public safety, the arts, and economic opportunity in 2025-26 budget
Today, Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) secured over $15 million in funding for investments in arts, culture, economic opportunity, legacy...
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera sees alignment in budget package
Commends focus on public safety and accountability Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) celebrated the passing of the 2025-2026 budget...
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Woo, News, News Releases, WooBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Woo Celebrates Major Wins in Newly Approved 2025-26 Budget
Supporting youth, public safety, workforce development, and more Today, City Councilmember Tanya Woo (Position 8) celebrated the success of each...
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Council passes budget, closing $250-plus million deficit, making record investment in affordable housing, protecting services
Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, announced the passage of the City of Seattle’s 2025-2026...
November 19, 2024November 19, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Seattle City Council Select Budget Committee approves 2025-2026 budget proposal, sends it to final Council vote
Today, the City Council’s Select Budget Committee, chaired by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), approved the City’s 2025-2026 budget package,...
November 18, 2024November 18, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Seattle Select Budget Committee vote on 2025-26 budget legislation tomorrow, added public comment available
Final vote by full council expected Thursday The Seattle City Council’s Select Budget Committee, chaired by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District...
November 15, 2024November 15, 2024In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera condemns targeted vandalism of UW president’s house
Demands those responsible be held accountable Today Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement in response...
November 13, 2024November 15, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Nelson, Councilmember Strauss, Nelson, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Council announces details on plans to save Seattle Channel programming, create plan for continued success
Seattle City Council PresidentSara Nelson and CouncilmemberDan Strauss (District 6, Chair of the Select Budget Committee) announced a two-pronged approach...
November 13, 2024November 13, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Rivera, Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, Rivera, SakaBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Saka proposes budget amendment to track success of City’s pothole repair program
Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) introduced an amendment in the 2025-26 Budget process to ensure that the Seattle Department of...
November 13, 2024November 13, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Saka, News Releases, Public Safety, SakaBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Saka proposes budget item to advance police hiring and retention efforts
Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) will introduce an amendment in the upcoming 2025-26 Budget process to ensure the Seattle Police...
November 12, 2024November 12, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Strauss, NewsBy City Council News Releases
Seattle City Council budget amendment tracker
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss has released this budget amendment tracker to help members of the community follow along with...
November 12, 2024November 12, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Strauss, NewsBy City Council News Releases
Explore Seattle City Council Budget Chair Dan Strauss’ budget proposal
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, is releasing this database to better help...
November 11, 2024November 11, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, Public Safety, SakaBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rob Saka proposes amendments exploring new transportation options in South Lake Union and additional transit security
Today Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) announced that he’s introducing transit-focused amendments to the 2025-26 Budget package for consideration heading...
November 4, 2024November 4, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Woo, News Releases, WooBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Woo celebrates 2025-26 Budget bids, brings new amendments forward
Supporting youth, public safety, workforce development, refugee women and more Today, City Councilmember Tanya Woo (Position 8) announced new Budget...
October 30, 2024October 30, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Moore, Moore, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Cathy Moore’s major budget priorities included in balancing package
Today Seattle Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) praised the recently released budget chair balancing package and highlighted several district priorities...
October 30, 2024October 30, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, SakaBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rob Saka announces public safety investments and help for working families in 2025-26 Budget
Includes automated speed enforcement cameras and reconfiguring West Seattle’s Duwamish Head to address public safety hazard Today, Councilmember Rob Saka...
October 30, 2024October 30, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Moore, Councilmember Saka, Councilmember Strauss, Moore, News, News Releases, Saka, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rob Saka Funds Women in Policing Initiative
Includes one professional staff to coordinate the ‘30×30’ Initiative Today, as part of the Council’s balancing package, Councilmember Rob Saka...
October 30, 2024October 30, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, Strauss, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
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...
October 29, 2024October 30, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Strauss announces legislation to restore Seattle Channel funding
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, announced a proposal this morning to restore...
October 28, 2024October 28, 2024In Councilmember Woo, News, News Releases, WooBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Tanya Woo details legislation to address after-hours gun violence
Includes establishing a new regulatory license for operating after-hours between 2:00am-5:00am Today, City Councilmember Tanya Woo (Position 8, Citywide) shared...
October 24, 2024October 24, 2024In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Maritza Rivera announces budget priorities
Focus on 911 non-emergency response times, a North End safety hub for at-risk youth and support for a sobering center...
October 11, 2024October 11, 2024In Councilmember Moore, Moore, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
City of Seattle and King County Approve New Agreement to Streamline Governance Structure of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority
New structure creates one decision-making board to enhance coordination, oversight, and accountability Original post can be found here. Following votes...
October 8, 2024October 11, 2024In Councilmember Kettle, Councilmember Nelson, Kettle, Nelson, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
City council approves police recruitment bonuses and technology for crime prevention tools
Bills part of the council’s coordinated focus on improving public safety Today the Seattle City Council overwhelmingly approved legislation, sponsored...
Council President Nelson exploring ways to save Seattle Channel programming
Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) today announced that she’s working to preserve funding for the city’s Seattle Channel in...
September 24, 2024September 24, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Woo, News Releases, WooBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Tanya Woo’s Statement on Proposed Biennial Budget
Calls for keeping Admissions Tax granting authority in ARTS; greater resources for neighborhood groups, homeless LGBTQ youth, and refugee women...
September 24, 2024September 24, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Strauss, News Releases, Strauss, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Budget Chair Strauss releases statement on Mayor Harrell’s 2025-2026 budget proposal
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss(District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, issued the following statement after Mayor Bruce Harrell...
September 17, 2024September 17, 2024In Councilmember Morales, Morales, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Morales’ Statement on the passage of SODA/SOAP legislation
Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2) made the following remarks regarding the passage of CB 120835 (SODA) and CB 120836...
September 17, 2024September 19, 2024In Councilmember Moore, Moore, Nelson, News Releases, Public Safety, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Seattle City Council passes legislation combatting commercial sexual exploitation
Today the Seattle City Council passed by an 8-1 vote Councilmember Cathy Moore’s (District 5) bill to fight commercial sexual...
September 17, 2024September 17, 2024In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, Nelson, News Releases, Public Safety, Saka, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Law targeting drug-related criminal activity passes City Council
Legislation marks another major accomplishment for council’s public safety work Today the Seattle City Council adopted the creation of Stay...
September 16, 2024September 16, 2024In Councilmember Rivera, Kettle, Moore, News, News Releases, Rivera, Social Housing, WooBy City Council News Releases
Councilmembers introduce alternative to I-137 ahead of ballot deadline
Alternative seeks to better align with city housing efforts and build in accountability measures Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District...
February 10, 2024February 20, 2024In Councilmember Morales, Councilmember Woo, News, Top StoryBy Jesse Franz
Seattle City Council recognizes February 10 as Lunar New Year
Members of the Seattle City Council signed on to a proclamation recognizing February 10, 2024 as Lunar New Year, Year...
February 7, 2024February 10, 2024In Councilmember Hollingsworth, Councilmember Saka, News, Top StoryBy Jesse Franz
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...
Seattle City Council to inaugurate seven members, choose new Council President
Inauguration Day at Seattle City Hall will be this Tuesday, January 2 at 2:00 PM during the Seattle Council’s first...
Seattle City Council passes resolution advancing Memorial Stadium redevelopment plans
The Seattle City Council approved a resolution today to advance plans to redevelop Memorial Stadium. The legislation, sponsored by Council...
Seattle City Council launches Seattle Budget Dashboard, new tool to track budget changes
Ahead of this year’s budget deliberations, the Seattle City Council is releasing a new tool, the Seattle Budget Dashboard, to...
Seattle City Council passes legislation to boost public EV charging stations
The Seattle City Council passed legislation today that will help increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations in Seattle....
Seattle proclaims August 14, 2023 Ballard FC Day
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Dan Strauss signed a proclamation today declaring August 14, 2023 to be Ballard FC...
Seattle City Council approves funding for Cinerama re-opening, community programming
The Seattle City Council voted to approve a grant to help SIFF re-open the historic Cinerama theater and provide public...
Seattle City Council approves 2026 FIFA World Cup plan
For the first time in its history, Seattle will host the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. In preparation, the Seattle...
Seattle City Council votes down rent control ‘trigger law’
The Seattle City Council voted against legislation, sponsored by Councilmember Kshama Sawant, that would have established a rent control policy...
Seattle City Council to hold public hearing on Seattle Police Management Association contract
The Seattle City Council will be holding a public hearing to gather community input on the upcoming Seattle Police Management...
Abortion bans are forcing more patients to Seattle. How funding from the Seattle City Council is supporting them
It’s been just over a year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ruling people did not have a...
Seattle rent control legislation heads to full Council vote after being rejected in committee
A Seattle City Council committee voted against new legislation Friday to establish a rent control policy for the city. The...
Seattle Social Housing Developer Board to hold second ever meeting
The Seattle Social Housing Developer The new Seattle Social Housing Developer Board, which will oversee the work to bringing affordable social...
Seattle City Council passes resolution supporting wage equity for nonprofit human services workers
Note: This article is an adaption of a Seattle City Council Central Staff Memo. The full memo is available on...
Seattle City Council sends affordable housing levy to voters
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved an ordinance today putting the 2023 Housing Levy renewal on the ballot this November....
An inside look at SIFF’s plans to save Seattle’s beloved Cinerama theater
Seattle City Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis got a special inside look at the Cinerama for the first time since the...
What’s the MID? Seattle City Council approves major community-led investments in downtown
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation on May 2 renewing and expanding the Metropolitan Improvement District (MID). The legislation...
Seattle City Council approves initial plan for Memorial Stadium redevelopment
The Seattle City Council passed a resolution today establishing the city’s support for a plan to demolish and rebuild Memorial Stadium...
Seattle Social Housing Developer Board to hold its first meeting ever
The new Seattle Social Housing Developer Board, which will oversee the work to bringing affordable social housing to Seattle, will...
Seattle City Council passes legislation to protect firefighters
The Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation (6-0) today to protect firefighters and EMTs when they are responding to emergencies....
May 2, 2023May 2, 2023In All Policy is Local, Councilmember Lewis, News, PodcastBy City Council Staff
Kirkland’s approach to mental health response – Interview with Councilmember Neal Black
Proposition One – The Crisis Care Centers Levy is on its way to being approved by voters in King County....
Meet the 13 people appointed to bring social housing to Seattle
The 13-member Seattle Social Housing Developer Board that has officially been appointed. The members made their first public statements since...
First members of Seattle Social Housing Developer Board appointed by Council
The Seattle City Council voted today to confirm the Seattle Social Housing Developer Board’s first two members. The new board...
Seattle City Council Confirms First Members of Seattle Film Commission
Lights, camera, action! The Seattle City Council confirmed the appointment of the first members of the Seattle Film Commission on...