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...
January 6, 2026January 6, 2026In Councilmember Foster, Councilmember Hollingsworth, Councilmember Rinck, Foster, Hollingsworth, News, News Releases, Rinck, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
A new day: Councilmembers Rinck and Foster sworn in, Hollingsworth selected as council president
This afternoon, Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) and newly elected Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) were ceremonially sworn into...
January 6, 2026January 6, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera statement on new City Attorney directive around public drug use cases
Today City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released this statement on the recent directive from new City Attorney Erika Evans about public drug...
January 5, 2026January 6, 2026In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Kettle statement on Seattle’s enforcement of public drug use laws
Discussion is an ‘opportunity’ to improve ordinance Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) released the following statement on erroneous reports...
December 16, 2025December 17, 2025In Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Nelson’s consultant transparency bill clears Council
Today in a split vote (6-2), the City Council okayed new ethics reporting for consultants who contract with the City....
December 16, 2025December 16, 2025In Comprehensive Plan, Councilmember Hollingsworth, Hollingsworth, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
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...
December 16, 2025December 16, 2025In Councilmember Lin, Lin, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Lin requests community’s help after hit-and-run on Beacon Hill
Following the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist on Beacon Avenue early Sunday morning, Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the...
December 15, 2025December 15, 2025In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera’s statement on this weekend’s tragic events
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the incidents at Brown University in Rhode Island and at...
December 12, 2025December 12, 2025In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera responds to social media post following approval of new police contract
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the head of the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) posted...
December 9, 2025December 9, 2025In Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, Public Safety, SakaBy City Council News Releases
Public Safety Committee Vice Chair Saka announces opposition to new police contract
Calls for stronger reform from the state level: ‘Our city deserves better’ Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), who serves...
December 9, 2025December 9, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Chair Kettle: Maintaining collaborative approach critical to continued public safety success in 2026 and beyond
As the final Public Safety Committee meeting of 2025 concluded today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), the Committee’s chair, offered...
Reclaiming Seattle: Public safety progress is no accident
By: Councilmember Bob Kettle, District 7 In 2023, Seattle voters sent a clear message to City Hall: public safety needs...
December 2, 2025December 2, 2025In Councilmember Hollingsworth, Councilmember Lin, Councilmember Rinck, Lin, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
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...
November 21, 2025November 21, 2025In Budget, Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Kettle secures funding for key District 7 and public safety priorities in 2026 budget
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, announced a number of critical public safety priorities included as part...
November 20, 2025November 20, 2025In Budget, Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, Strauss, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Seattle City Council committee passes budget with historic investments in housing, public safety, and affordability
The Seattle City Council’s budget committee unanimously passed the 2026 budget, making record investments in improving safety and affordability for...
November 20, 2025November 20, 2025In Budget, Councilmember Strauss, News, StraussBy City Council Staff
Seattle City Council Passes 2026 Budget: Summary of what’s included
The Seattle City Council’s budget committee unanimously passed the 2026 budget making record investments in improving safety and affordability for...
November 19, 2025November 19, 2025In Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Nelson announces new good governance legislation for city-contracted consultants
Today Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) announced that she is proposing new ethics rules for consultants who contract with...
November 14, 2025November 14, 2025In Councilmember Rinck, News, News Releases, RinckBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed
Nearly 4,500 Seattle and King County households now stand to lose housing and essential services under the changes to HUD’s...
November 13, 2025November 14, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Councilmember Rivera, Councilmember Saka, Councilmember Strauss, Kettle, News, News Releases, Rivera, Saka, Strauss, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Seattle Councilmembers welcome Mayor-elect Katie Wilson, commend Mayor Harrell for years of service
Today, following Katie Wilson’s projected election as Seattle’s next mayor and Mayor Bruce Harrell’s concession address, city councilmembers issued the...
November 5, 2025November 5, 2025In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera’s statement on the overwhelming voter support for the FEPP Levy
Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the passage of the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise...
November 4, 2025November 4, 2025In Budget, Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Sara Nelson secures key investments in proposed budget balancing package
Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) highlighted today a slate of her priority amendments that have been included in the...
Summary of Chair Dan Strauss’ 2026 Balancing Package
Seattle City Council Budget Chair Dan Strauss (District 6) released his Balancing Package on November 4, 2025 with a focus...
October 28, 2025October 28, 2025In Councilmember Hollingsworth, Councilmember Juarez, Councilmember Nelson, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
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...
October 28, 2025October 28, 2025In Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, SakaBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Saka proposes budget amendments to strengthen transportation infrastructure and transit safety and security
Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), who also chairs the Council’s Transportation Committee, announced his slate of proposed amendments for...
October 22, 2025October 22, 2025In Budget, Councilmember Rinck, Hollingsworth, News, News Releases, RinckBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rinck and transit leaders announce ‘Better Bus Lanes’ campaign
Coalition-backed initiative seeks to advance safety improvements and reliable transit Earlier today, City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) announced...
October 20, 2025October 20, 2025In Budget, Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Nelson statement on city’s updated revenue forecast
Earlier today Seattle city officials were briefed on the updated economic and revenue forecast for October. In response to more...
October 14, 2025October 14, 2025In Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Nelson celebrates passage of public safety tax initiative: ‘A progressive investment that will save lives’
Today City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) celebrated the 8-1 passage of CB 121083 which will enable dedicating up...
October 10, 2025October 10, 2025In Councilmember Hollingsworth, Hollingsworth, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
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...
October 1, 2025October 1, 2025In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera condemns federal government shutdown and disruption of critical services for Seattle residents
City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) today released this statement after the Trump administration and federal lawmakers failed to reach...
September 30, 2025September 30, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Public Safety Chair Kettle on President Trump’s latest remarks on use of troops in our cities, including Seattle
Following Monday’s press conference with Mayor Bruce Harrell, State Attorney General Nick Brown, and other city officials, President Trump again...
September 23, 2025September 23, 2025In Councilmember Rinck, News, News Releases, RinckBy City Council News Releases
City Council approves ‘Roots to Roofs’ bonus pilot program
Legislation promotes creation of more community-led affordable housing across Seattle Today, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the ‘Roots...
September 23, 2025September 23, 2025In Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, SakaBy City Council News Releases
City Council approves District Project Fund
Aimed at creating significant traffic safety improvements at the district level Today, the Seattle City Council voted to approve new...
September 23, 2025September 23, 2025In Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, SakaBy City Council News Releases
Council approves new e-cargo bike program for deliveries
Incentivizes businesses to explore bike deliveries, boosting efficiencies and reducing carbon emissions Today, the City Council passed first-in-the-nation legislation (CB...
September 23, 2025September 30, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Kettle: Ongoing ICE operations endanger public safety progress
Today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) released the following statement in response to continued actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs...
September 23, 2025September 23, 2025In Budget, Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President statement on mayor’s proposed 2026 Budget
City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released this statement following the mayor’s announcement of his 2026 Budget proposal earlier...
September 23, 2025September 23, 2025In Budget, Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, Strauss, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Strauss kicks off budget deliberations with focus on working families
The Seattle City Council’s budget process is now underway. Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), chair of the Council’s Budget Committee,...
September 19, 2025September 19, 2025In Comprehensive Plan, Councilmember Hollingsworth, Hollingsworth, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
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,...
September 16, 2025September 16, 2025In Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Nelson celebrates passage of permitting bills to help small businesses and activate vacant storefronts
Earlier today the City Council voted to approve new legislation that will reduce barriers and allow small businesses to setup...
September 16, 2025September 23, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Kettle voices strong support for public safety plan in Little Saigon, Chinatown International District
Earlier today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, made the following statement in support of...
September 15, 2025September 15, 2025In Comprehensive Plan, Councilmember Hollingsworth, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
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...
September 9, 2025October 20, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News Releases, Public Safety, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Council approves pair of public safety technology bills
Amended legislation includes added data and privacy safeguards Today the City Council voted 7-2 in favor of two crime prevention...
September 2, 2025September 2, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Councilmember Nelson, Kettle, Nelson, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Public Safety Chair Kettle and Council President Nelson on protecting Seattle from federal public safety threats
Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), Chair of the Public Safety Committee, and Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released the...
Council webpages get a fresh look
New design emphasizes accessibility, popular links Beginning in late August, visitors to Seattle.gov/Council will notice something a little bit different....
August 19, 2025August 19, 2025In Councilmember Hollingsworth, Hollingsworth, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
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)...
August 13, 2025September 23, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
VIDEO: Public Safety Chair Kettle on federal intervention and negative impacts on Seattle communities
Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) made the following opening remarks at the July 22 and Aug. 12, 2025 Public Safety...
Take the Comp Plan Survey on District 6 Neighborhood Centers
Our Comprehensive Plan survey is now live! The Seattle City Council is getting ready to take final votes on the Comprehensive...
August 4, 2025August 6, 2025In Budget, Councilmember Rinck, News, News Releases, Rinck, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Council approves Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax rebalancing proposal for November ballot
‘Seattle Shield Initiative’ aimed at addressing City budget deficit, ensuring funding for emergency shelters and homelessness prevention, supporting food access,...
Councilmember Rivera statement on proposed B&O exemptions for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement on today’s Council vote related to the business and occupation tax...
August 1, 2025August 11, 2025In Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
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...