Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) kicked off the first meeting of the Council’s Select Committee on the 2024 Transportation Levy this morning. Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his levy proposal on Friday. The select committee, which Councilmember Saka chairs, is tasked with reviewing and amending the proposed Transportation Levy renewal before it is sent to the ballot this November....
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...
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...
Walking Tour of PhinneyWood / Tree Protection Ordinance Update / In-District Office Hours / Neighborhood Street Fund / International Clash Day
It has been a very full first month as your District 6 representative. I have spent considerable time throughout the...
Hitting the Ground Running
Dear friends and neighbors, I am honored to be your District 6 Councilmember, representing the neighborhoods that shaped me and...