The Seattle City Council’s budget committee unanimously passed the 2026 budget, making record investments in improving safety and affordability for working families. “From the start, I have said this budget needs to be about making Seattle safer and more affordable for working families. I’m proud that today, the Council passed a budget that does just that,” said Councilmember Dan Strauss...
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...