Twice-elected former councilmember will serve until November 2026 The City Council voted today to appoint Debora Juarez to fill the vacant position representing District 5, which encompasses north Seattle. After one round of voting, Juarez received the necessary five-vote majority for the appointment. The appointment is effective immediately and will last until November 2026, when voters will have the opportunity...
Council President Sara Nelson and Mayor Bruce Harrell Announce Proposals to Ease Small Business Permitting
The following news release was published by the Mayor’s Office. Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Seattle City Council President Sara...
July 29, 2025July 29, 2025In Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Council approves Council President Nelson’s bill dedicating anticipated public safety tax revenue to recovery services
Today, the Council approved by an 8-0 vote a resolution introduced by Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) to dedicate...
July 28, 2025July 28, 2025In Councilmember Juarez, Councilmember Strauss, Juarez, News, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Strauss celebrates appointment of Councilmember Juarez
Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) released the following statement after the Seattle City Council voted to appoint Debora Juarez, who...
July 28, 2025July 28, 2025In Councilmember Juarez, Councilmember Nelson, Councilmember Saka, Juarez, Nelson, News, News Releases, Saka, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Council appoints Debora Juarez to fill District 5 vacancy
Twice-elected former councilmember will serve until November 2026 The City Council voted today to appoint Debora Juarez to fill the...
July 24, 2025July 24, 2025In Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Housing & Human Services Committee business to be heard at full Council next Tuesday, July 29
Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released this statement following the lack of quorum at Wednesday’s Housing & Human Services...
July 17, 2025July 21, 2025In City Clerk, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Council names six finalists for District 5 vacancy
Public Forum with finalists on Monday, July 21 Today, in a special meeting, the City Council named six finalists to...
July 15, 2025July 15, 2025In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera’s statement in support of Washington Attorney General joining lawsuit against US Dept of Education
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) voiced her support of the Washington State Attorney General’s decision to join litigation against the...
July 15, 2025July 15, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News Releases, Public Safety, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Council acts to curb graffiti with new tools
Civil fine option aimed at deterring property crimes Today, by a 7-1 vote, the City Council approved a new amended...
July 15, 2025July 15, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council broadens chronic nuisance ordinance to improve public safety related to late-night establishments
The City Council today adopted legislation by a 7-1 vote amending the current Chronic Nuisance Properties Ordinance in order to...
July 11, 2025July 11, 2025In City Clerk, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
District 5 Vacancy: City Council releases qualified applicant list
Today the Seattle City Clerk, on behalf of the City Council, posted the qualified applicant list of 22 candidates for the...
July 2, 2025July 2, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Public Safety Chair Kettle’s statement on recent tax proposals
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), who chairs the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement on two recent tax...
July 2, 2025July 2, 2025In City Clerk, Councilmember Moore, Moore, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Application window now open for District 5 council vacancy
Community groups encouraged to participate in public forum process Beginning today, July 2, interested candidates who reside in District 5,...
July 1, 2025July 1, 2025In Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Nelson announces progressive public safety initiative dedicating anticipated increased sales tax revenue to addiction treatment services
Today Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9), joined by key Seattle-area providers, announced her resolution to dedicate up to 25%...
June 25, 2025July 11, 2025In Budget, Councilmember Rinck, News, News Releases, RinckBy City Council News Releases
Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Rinck announce proposal to reduce taxes for small businesses and raise new revenue to protect essential human services from Trump threats
‘Seattle Shield’ proposal: 90% of Seattle businesses paying B&O tax would no longer pay the tax or see tax reductions...
June 24, 2025June 24, 2025In Councilmember Moore, Moore, News, News Releases, Rent ControlBy City Council News Releases
Council passes Councilmember Moore’s legislation to help prevent renter displacement
Earlier today the City Council voted 7-0 (with one abstention) to approve amended legislation prohibiting algorithmic rent fixing, to protect...