Adopted 2025-2026 City Budget marks a major shift in tone Today the Seattle City Council voted 8-1 to adopt the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program along with several pieces of legislation necessary to implement the budget. The budget uses Payroll Expense Tax revenue in the JumpStart Fund to offset the $268 million operating deficit and minimize employee layoffs....
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Moore, Moore, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Moore Announces District 5 budget wins for public safety, housing and human services
Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) released the following statement after the City Council adopted the 2025-26 City of Seattle budget,...
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Council adopts strong public safety budget with historic housing investments and additional accountability measures
Adopted 2025-2026 City Budget marks a major shift in tone Today the Seattle City Council voted 8-1 to adopt the...
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Hollingsworth, Hollingsworth, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Hollingsworth secures over $15 million for public safety, the arts, and economic opportunity in 2025-26 budget
Today, Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) secured over $15 million in funding for investments in arts, culture, economic opportunity, legacy...
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera sees alignment in budget package
Commends focus on public safety and accountability Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) celebrated the passing of the 2025-2026 budget...
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Woo, News, News Releases, WooBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Woo Celebrates Major Wins in Newly Approved 2025-26 Budget
Supporting youth, public safety, workforce development, and more Today, City Councilmember Tanya Woo (Position 8) celebrated the success of each...
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Council passes budget, closing $250-plus million deficit, making record investment in affordable housing, protecting services
Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, announced the passage of the City of Seattle’s 2025-2026...
November 19, 2024November 19, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Seattle City Council Select Budget Committee approves 2025-2026 budget proposal, sends it to final Council vote
Today, the City Council’s Select Budget Committee, chaired by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), approved the City’s 2025-2026 budget package,...
November 18, 2024November 18, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Seattle Select Budget Committee vote on 2025-26 budget legislation tomorrow, added public comment available
Final vote by full council expected Thursday The Seattle City Council’s Select Budget Committee, chaired by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District...
November 15, 2024November 15, 2024In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera condemns targeted vandalism of UW president’s house
Demands those responsible be held accountable Today Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement in response...
November 13, 2024November 15, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Nelson, Councilmember Strauss, Nelson, News Releases, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Council announces details on plans to save Seattle Channel programming, create plan for continued success
Seattle City Council PresidentSara Nelson and CouncilmemberDan Strauss (District 6, Chair of the Select Budget Committee) announced a two-pronged approach...
November 13, 2024November 13, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Rivera, Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, Rivera, SakaBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Saka proposes budget amendment to track success of City’s pothole repair program
Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) introduced an amendment in the 2025-26 Budget process to ensure that the Seattle Department of...
November 13, 2024November 13, 2024In Budget, Councilmember Saka, News Releases, Public Safety, SakaBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Saka proposes budget item to advance police hiring and retention efforts
Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) will introduce an amendment in the upcoming 2025-26 Budget process to ensure the Seattle Police...
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024
Councilmember Moore Announces District 5 budget wins for public safety, housing and human services
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024
Council adopts strong public safety budget with historic housing investments and additional accountability measures
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024
Councilmember Hollingsworth secures over $15 million for public safety, the arts, and economic opportunity in 2025-26 budget
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024
Councilmember Rivera sees alignment in budget package
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024
Councilmember Woo Celebrates Major Wins in Newly Approved 2025-26 Budget
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024
Council passes budget, closing $250-plus million deficit, making record investment in affordable housing, protecting services
November 19, 2024November 19, 2024
Seattle City Council Select Budget Committee approves 2025-2026 budget proposal, sends it to final Council vote
November 18, 2024November 18, 2024
Seattle Select Budget Committee vote on 2025-26 budget legislation tomorrow, added public comment available
January 10, 2020December 21, 2023
Hitting the Ground Running
Dear friends and neighbors, I am honored to be your District 6 Councilmember, representing the neighborhoods that shaped me and...