The latest news, explainers, and updates from the Seattle City Council.
Emergency legislation to be heard by full Council February 24 Today Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8), in...
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation today, co-sponsored by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) and Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position...
Legislation to be heard in Public Safety Committee Tuesday Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) has introduced a new bill (CB...
Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5) released the following statement after Mayor Katie Wilson’s announcement to address federal immigration enforcement in Seattle. Councilmember Juarez’s statement also comes after recent activity in her district by U.S....
Today, Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4), issued the following statement supporting Mayor Katie Wilson’s proactive measures to prepare the city...
Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), released the following statement in support of the Mayor Katie Wilson’s announced actions to...
By: Councilmember Bob Kettle, District 7 City Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) shared the following thoughts on the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in...
City Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the following statement after the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by...
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss will be hosting his first town hall of 2026 on Wednesday, January 28 at 5:30 p.m. at...
Today Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) issued the following statement regarding recently released footage that includes disturbing comments from a...
The City Council’s expanded transportation committee, chaired by Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), is now officially the “Transportation, Waterfront, and...
Seattle Councilmembers Foster and Rinck denounce the shooting of Renee Nicole Good of Minneapolis and emerging immigration enforcement actions in...
Today Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the following statement regarding actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and yesterday’s...
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), issued the following statement after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions this week in...
This afternoon, Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) and newly elected Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) were ceremonially sworn into...
Today City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released this statement on the recent directive from new City Attorney Erika Evans about public drug...
Discussion is an ‘opportunity’ to improve ordinance Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) released the following statement on erroneous reports...
Today in a split vote (6-2), the City Council okayed new ethics reporting for consultants who contract with the City....
Select Committee will take up Phase 2 of Comp Plan in 2026 The City Council today revisited amended legislation on...
Following the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist on Beacon Avenue early Sunday morning, Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the...
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the incidents at Brown University in Rhode Island and at...
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the head of the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) posted...
Calls for stronger reform from the state level: ‘Our city deserves better’ Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), who serves...
As the final Public Safety Committee meeting of 2025 concluded today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), the Committee’s chair, offered...
By: Councilmember Bob Kettle, District 7 In 2023, Seattle voters sent a clear message to City Hall: public safety needs...
Earlier today at a meeting of the full City Council, Eddie Lin was ceremoniously sworn in as the councilmember representing...
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, announced a number of critical public safety priorities included as part...
The Seattle City Council’s budget committee unanimously passed the 2026 budget, making record investments in improving safety and affordability for...
The Seattle City Council’s budget committee unanimously passed the 2026 budget making record investments in improving safety and affordability for...
Today Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) announced that she is proposing new ethics rules for consultants who contract with...
Nearly 4,500 Seattle and King County households now stand to lose housing and essential services under the changes to HUD’s...
Today, following Katie Wilson’s projected election as Seattle’s next mayor and Mayor Bruce Harrell’s concession address, city councilmembers issued the...
Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the passage of the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise...
Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) highlighted today a slate of her priority amendments that have been included in the...
Seattle City Council Budget Chair Dan Strauss (District 6) released his Balancing Package on November 4, 2025 with a focus...
Council President Nelson-sponsored bill bans anti-competitive covenants and declares public health emergency due to increased store closures Today the City...
Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), who also chairs the Council’s Transportation Committee, announced his slate of proposed amendments for...
Coalition-backed initiative seeks to advance safety improvements and reliable transit Earlier today, City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) announced...
Earlier today Seattle city officials were briefed on the updated economic and revenue forecast for October. In response to more...
Today City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) celebrated the 8-1 passage of CB 121083 which will enable dedicating up...
City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), whose district includes the Capitol Hill neighborhood, released this statement following a deadly shooting...
City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) today released this statement after the Trump administration and federal lawmakers failed to reach...
Following Monday’s press conference with Mayor Bruce Harrell, State Attorney General Nick Brown, and other city officials, President Trump again...
Legislation promotes creation of more community-led affordable housing across Seattle Today, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the ‘Roots...
Aimed at creating significant traffic safety improvements at the district level Today, the Seattle City Council voted to approve new...
Incentivizes businesses to explore bike deliveries, boosting efficiencies and reducing carbon emissions Today, the City Council passed first-in-the-nation legislation (CB...
Today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) released the following statement in response to continued actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs...
City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released this statement following the mayor’s announcement of his 2026 Budget proposal earlier...
The Seattle City Council’s budget process is now underway. Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), chair of the Council’s Budget Committee,...
Council now transitions to budget process while Comp Plan receives additional study before final vote Over the last three days,...
Earlier today the City Council voted to approve new legislation that will reduce barriers and allow small businesses to setup...
Earlier today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, made the following statement in support of...
Balances urgent actions to enhance Seattle’s livability Today, City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), Chair of the Select Committee on...
Amended legislation includes added data and privacy safeguards Today the City Council voted 7-2 in favor of two crime prevention...
Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), Chair of the Public Safety Committee, and Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released the...
New design emphasizes accessibility, popular links Beginning in late August, visitors to Seattle.gov/Council will notice something a little bit different....
The following news release was published by the Mayor’s office. Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3)...
Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) made the following opening remarks at the July 22 and Aug. 12, 2025 Public Safety...
Our Comprehensive Plan survey is now live! The Seattle City Council is getting ready to take final votes on the Comprehensive...
‘Seattle Shield Initiative’ aimed at addressing City budget deficit, ensuring funding for emergency shelters and homelessness prevention, supporting food access,...
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement on today’s Council vote related to the business and occupation tax...
The following news release was published by the Mayor’s Office. Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Seattle City Council President Sara...
Today, the Council approved by an 8-0 vote a resolution introduced by Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) to dedicate...
Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) released the following statement after the Seattle City Council voted to appoint Debora Juarez, who...
Twice-elected former councilmember will serve until November 2026 The City Council voted today to appoint Debora Juarez to fill the...
Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released this statement following the lack of quorum at Wednesday’s Housing & Human Services...
Public Forum with finalists on Monday, July 21 Today, in a special meeting, the City Council named six finalists to...
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) voiced her support of the Washington State Attorney General’s decision to join litigation against the...
Civil fine option aimed at deterring property crimes Today, by a 7-1 vote, the City Council approved a new amended...
The City Council today adopted legislation by a 7-1 vote amending the current Chronic Nuisance Properties Ordinance in order to...
Today the Seattle City Clerk, on behalf of the City Council, posted the qualified applicant list of 22 candidates for the...
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), who chairs the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement on two recent tax...
Community groups encouraged to participate in public forum process Beginning today, July 2, interested candidates who reside in District 5,...
Today Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9), joined by key Seattle-area providers, announced her resolution to dedicate up to 25%...
‘Seattle Shield’ proposal: 90% of Seattle businesses paying B&O tax would no longer pay the tax or see tax reductions...
Earlier today the City Council voted 7-0 (with one abstention) to approve amended legislation prohibiting algorithmic rent fixing, to protect...
From bus schedules to emergency alerts – will offer visitors, residents a variety of on-demand information Today, the City Council...
Today City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) confirmed the formal process to fill the vacant Council seat after the resignation of...
Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) today announced a community-driven solution to address longstanding roadway safety concerns...
Levy expands investments in early education, continues K-12 academic and health supports, and universal access to a two-year college degree...
City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released this statement tonight after the tragedy in Minnesota: “I want to express my...
Today in anticipation of the large demonstrations scheduled for this weekend, Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9), Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth...
Hello Neighbors, As you may be aware, tomorrow the “No Kings” protests are expected to take place in Seattle and...
Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the passage of the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise...
‘These amendments will achieve educational equity and ensure that taxpayer dollars continue to serve the evolving public safety needs of...
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) joined advocates at Me-Kwa-Mooks Park today to advocate for fully funding the Seattle’s...
City Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) is bringing forward Council Bill 121000, legislation that prohibits algorithmic rent fixing to combat...
Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) presented a proclamation recognizing June as 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month at the Pride Flag...
To ensure public outreach around the various stages of the voter-approved “ST3” projects, Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) brought an...
Today the City Council approved 7-2 an amended resolution that paves the way for permitting the siting of digital kiosks...
‘Brought clarity, sharp legal wisdom, and a passion to the second floor’ Following yesterday’s announcement that Councilmember Cathy Moore (District...
Councilmember Mark Solomon (District 2) and the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods are hosting an event to spotlight resources and programs...
City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released this statement following Councilmember Cathy Moore’s (District 5) announcement today that she...
Today, Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) announced that she will be resigning her seat due to health and personal reasons....
At the June 3 City Council meeting, Councilmember Mark Solomon (District 2) will present a proclamation declaring 2025 to be...
Proposal will not appear on Council’s June 3 agenda Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) today announced that she is withdrawing...
Puts Seattle on track to meet June 30 state deadline, consideration of permanent regulations to begin next month Today the...
Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement in response to Saturday morning’s...
Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) released the following statement on Interim HB 1110 legislation, otherwise known as the ‘middle housing’ bill, currently...
Approved legislation reserves privacy protections while advancing Vision Zero safety goals City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), Chair of the...
Proposal backed by Seattle Ethics and Elections head would mandate public disclosure, avoid foggy recusal process Councilmember Cathy Moore (District...
Today, City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9), Chair of the Governance, Accountability & Economic Development (GAED) Committee, will hear...
Levy proposal expands childcare and preschool, increases K-12 School-Based Health Centers, and broadens access to the trades Councilmember Maritza Rivera...
This morning, the Seattle City Council’s Finance, Native Communities & Tribal Governments Committee received a joint presentation on the April...
Today, Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released the following statement on the 6-0 vote to approve legislation establishing new...
New regulations developed in collaboration with operators seek to address persistent violence The City Council today voted 6-0 to approve...
Today, Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) issued the following statement on Tuesday’s closure of the Region 10 office of...
Today the City Council adopted a resolution, sponsored by Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), strengthening Seattle’s commitment to a comprehensive...
The second Federal Administration and Policy Changes committee meeting focuses on housing issues Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position...
Measure taken in direct response to federal actions, resident concerns Today, Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) praised legislation passed...
Bill seeks to improve safety of patrons and surrounding neighborhood areas Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public...
Reiterates support for first responders, acknowledges failure of defund movement and embraces focus on underserved communities Today’s 9:30 a.m. meeting...
Allows much-needed affordable housing and workspace in Stadium District Today the City Council passed Council President Sara Nelson’s (Position 9)...
Seattle City Councilmembers Dan Strauss (District 6) and Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) are requesting to reschedule the Stadium District...
In 2016, during the Seattle City Council meeting which would decide on a street vacation allowing Chris Hansen to develop...
Seattle’s in the midst of a housing affordability crisis and small manufacturing businesses are leaving town for lack of affordable...
City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), Chair of the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan, has issued additional guidance to...
Today, Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) issued the following release ahead of the first meeting of the Select Committee...
Committee to consider voting on proposal this afternoon Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9), issued the following statement...
The first Federal Administration and Policy Changes committee meeting focuses on individual civil rights and labor protections Seattle City Councilmember...
The City Council voted 6-3 today to approve final legislation on crowd management guidelines for the Seattle Police Department (SPD)....
Additional public hearings will be scheduled and continuous public engagement opportunities are available On Thursday Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3),...
Today Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) announced that she will stand up a special committee on federal policy changes....
The proposed committee is aimed at identifying responses to emerging changes in federal policy which could threaten vital City programs...
City Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) released this statement after news of the arrest of a suspect believed to have...
The Seattle City Council voted today to appoint Mark A. Solomon to fill the vacant position on the Council, representing...
Public Forum is Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Columbia City Theater UPDATE: The forum is posted and available to watch on...
Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) yesterday introduced legislation to allow workforce housing to be built near T-Mobile...
Earlier today the Seattle City Clerk, on behalf of the City Council, posted the qualified applicant list of 20 candidates pursuant...
Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) today introduced a set of proposed amendments to restrict the use of blast balls by...
Noting the high number of public safety-related bills adopted by the Seattle City Council in 2024, today Council President Sara...
Select Committee meetings on the draft Comp Plan begin today Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) is requesting more...
Community groups encouraged to participate in public forum process Beginning today, Jan. 2, interested candidates who reside in District 2,...
Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement on today’s announced appointment of...
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) today released the following statement on Mayor Bruce Harrell’s appointment of Shon Barnes as Seattle’s...
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released a statement on the stabbing that occurred in the University District: “Today’s fatal stabbing...
Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement regarding today’s announcement of former...
Today, Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) agreed to lead the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan following the announced departure...
I am deeply saddened by the news that my friend and colleague Councilmember Tammy Morales will be leaving the council....
I want to thank Councilmember Morales for her service to District 2 and the whole of Seattle. I recognize we...
City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released this statement on the resignation of Councilmember Tammy Morales (District 2), effective...
Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2) released the following letter to her constituents and the people of Seattle: To the...
Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) released the following statement after the City Council adopted the 2025-26 City of Seattle budget,...
Adopted 2025-2026 City Budget marks a major shift in tone Today the Seattle City Council voted 8-1 to adopt the...
Today, Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) secured over $15 million in funding for investments in arts, culture, economic opportunity, legacy...
Commends focus on public safety and accountability Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) celebrated the passing of the 2025-2026 budget...
Supporting youth, public safety, workforce development, and more Today, City Councilmember Tanya Woo (Position 8) celebrated the success of each...
Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, announced the passage of the City of Seattle’s 2025-2026...
Today, the City Council’s Select Budget Committee, chaired by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), approved the City’s 2025-2026 budget package,...
Final vote by full council expected Thursday The Seattle City Council’s Select Budget Committee, chaired by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District...
Demands those responsible be held accountable Today Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement in response...
Seattle City Council PresidentSara Nelson and CouncilmemberDan Strauss (District 6, Chair of the Select Budget Committee) announced a two-pronged approach...
Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) introduced an amendment in the 2025-26 Budget process to ensure that the Seattle Department of...
Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) will introduce an amendment in the upcoming 2025-26 Budget process to ensure the Seattle Police...
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss has released this budget amendment tracker to help members of the community follow along with...
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, is releasing this database to better help...
Today Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) announced that he’s introducing transit-focused amendments to the 2025-26 Budget package for consideration heading...
Supporting youth, public safety, workforce development, refugee women and more Today, City Councilmember Tanya Woo (Position 8) announced new Budget...
Today Seattle Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) praised the recently released budget chair balancing package and highlighted several district priorities...
Includes automated speed enforcement cameras and reconfiguring West Seattle’s Duwamish Head to address public safety hazard Today, Councilmember Rob Saka...
Includes one professional staff to coordinate the ‘30×30’ Initiative Today, as part of the Council’s balancing package, Councilmember Rob Saka...
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, will officially release his Chair’s Balancing Package...
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, announced a proposal this morning to restore...
Includes establishing a new regulatory license for operating after-hours between 2:00am-5:00am Today, City Councilmember Tanya Woo (Position 8, Citywide) shared...
Focus on 911 non-emergency response times, a North End safety hub for at-risk youth and support for a sobering center...
New structure creates one decision-making board to enhance coordination, oversight, and accountability Original post can be found here. Following votes...
Bills part of the council’s coordinated focus on improving public safety Today the Seattle City Council overwhelmingly approved legislation, sponsored...
Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) today announced that she’s working to preserve funding for the city’s Seattle Channel in...
Calls for keeping Admissions Tax granting authority in ARTS; greater resources for neighborhood groups, homeless LGBTQ youth, and refugee women...
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss(District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, issued the following statement after Mayor Bruce Harrell...
Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2) made the following remarks regarding the passage of CB 120835 (SODA) and CB 120836...
Today the Seattle City Council passed by an 8-1 vote Councilmember Cathy Moore’s (District 5) bill to fight commercial sexual...
Legislation marks another major accomplishment for council’s public safety work Today the Seattle City Council adopted the creation of Stay...
Alternative seeks to better align with city housing efforts and build in accountability measures Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District...
Members of the Seattle City Council signed on to a proclamation recognizing February 10, 2024 as Lunar New Year, Year...
Seattle City Councilmembers Rob Saka (District 1) and Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) brought forward a proclamation Tuesday recognizing this February...
Inauguration Day at Seattle City Hall will be this Tuesday, January 2 at 2:00 PM during the Seattle Council’s first...
The Seattle City Council approved a resolution today to advance plans to redevelop Memorial Stadium. The legislation, sponsored by Council...
Ahead of this year’s budget deliberations, the Seattle City Council is releasing a new tool, the Seattle Budget Dashboard, to...
The Seattle City Council passed legislation today that will help increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations in Seattle....
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Dan Strauss signed a proclamation today declaring August 14, 2023 to be Ballard FC...
The Seattle City Council voted to approve a grant to help SIFF re-open the historic Cinerama theater and provide public...
For the first time in its history, Seattle will host the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. In preparation, the Seattle...
The Seattle City Council voted against legislation, sponsored by Councilmember Kshama Sawant, that would have established a rent control policy...
The Seattle City Council will be holding a public hearing to gather community input on the upcoming Seattle Police Management...
It’s been just over a year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ruling people did not have a...
A Seattle City Council committee voted against new legislation Friday to establish a rent control policy for the city. The...
The Seattle Social Housing Developer The new Seattle Social Housing Developer Board, which will oversee the work to bringing affordable social...
Note: This article is an adaption of a Seattle City Council Central Staff Memo. The full memo is available on...
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved an ordinance today putting the 2023 Housing Levy renewal on the ballot this November....
Seattle City Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis got a special inside look at the Cinerama for the first time since the...
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation on May 2 renewing and expanding the Metropolitan Improvement District (MID). The legislation...
The Seattle City Council passed a resolution today establishing the city’s support for a plan to demolish and rebuild Memorial Stadium...
The new Seattle Social Housing Developer Board, which will oversee the work to bringing affordable social housing to Seattle, will...
The Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation (6-0) today to protect firefighters and EMTs when they are responding to emergencies....
Proposition One – The Crisis Care Centers Levy is on its way to being approved by voters in King County....
The 13-member Seattle Social Housing Developer Board that has officially been appointed. The members made their first public statements since...
The Seattle City Council voted today to confirm the Seattle Social Housing Developer Board’s first two members. The new board...
Lights, camera, action! The Seattle City Council confirmed the appointment of the first members of the Seattle Film Commission on...