The Seattle City Council voted today to appoint Mark A. Solomon to fill the vacant position on the Council, representing District 2, which encompasses south Seattle. After five rounds of voting, Solomon received the necessary five vote majority for the appointment. “I want to express my deep gratitude to this Council for their trust,” new Councilmember Mark Solomon (District 2)....
February 11, 2025February 11, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Councilmember Nelson, Kettle, Nelson, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Council passes updated guidance for crowd management, sets the stage for end of federal consent decree
The City Council voted 6-3 today to approve final legislation on crowd management guidelines for the Seattle Police Department (SPD)....
February 6, 2025February 6, 2025In Councilmember Hollingsworth, Hollingsworth, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Chair Hollingsworth urges public to remain engaged on Comprehensive Plan process
Additional public hearings will be scheduled and continuous public engagement opportunities are available On Thursday Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3),...
January 31, 2025January 31, 2025In Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Nelson forms committee to address federal instability, protect Seattle residents
Today Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) announced that she will stand up a special committee on federal policy changes....
January 31, 2025January 31, 2025In Councilmember Rinck, News, News Releases, RinckBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rinck calls for new committee to safeguard Seattle from federal policy changes
The proposed committee is aimed at identifying responses to emerging changes in federal policy which could threaten vital City programs...
January 28, 2025January 29, 2025In Councilmember Moore, Moore, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Moore releases statement following Seattle Police Department arrest of Maserati drive-by shooting suspect
City Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) released this statement after news of the arrest of a suspect believed to have...
January 27, 2025January 27, 2025In Councilmember Solomon, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Seattle City Council appoints Mark Solomon to fill District 2 vacancy
The Seattle City Council voted today to appoint Mark A. Solomon to fill the vacant position on the Council, representing...
January 17, 2025January 24, 2025In City Clerk, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Seattle CityClub to host public forum with District 2 vacancy finalists
Public Forum is Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Columbia City Theater UPDATE: The forum is posted and available to watch on...
January 15, 2025January 15, 2025In Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Nelson introduces legislation allowing workforce housing in Stadium District
Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) yesterday introduced legislation to allow workforce housing to be built near T-Mobile...
January 13, 2025January 13, 2025In City Clerk, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
City Council releases information on qualified applicants for District 2 vacancy
Earlier today the Seattle City Clerk, on behalf of the City Council, posted the qualified applicant list of 20 candidates pursuant...
January 10, 2025January 10, 2025In Councilmember Moore, Moore, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Moore proposes reforms to limit blast ball use and enhance oversight of crowd control tactics
Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) today introduced a set of proposed amendments to restrict the use of blast balls by...
January 6, 2025January 6, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Councilmember Nelson, Kettle, Nelson, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Council President Nelson urges continued focus on public safety in 2025 after record number of bills passed in 2024
Noting the high number of public safety-related bills adopted by the Seattle City Council in 2024, today Council President Sara...
January 6, 2025January 6, 2025In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera calls on OPCD to provide more details, transparency as part of draft Comprehensive Plan
Select Committee meetings on the draft Comp Plan begin today Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) is requesting more...
February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
Council passes updated guidance for crowd management, sets the stage for end of federal consent decree
February 6, 2025February 6, 2025
Chair Hollingsworth urges public to remain engaged on Comprehensive Plan process
January 31, 2025January 31, 2025
Council President Nelson forms committee to address federal instability, protect Seattle residents
January 31, 2025January 31, 2025
Councilmember Rinck calls for new committee to safeguard Seattle from federal policy changes
January 28, 2025January 29, 2025
Councilmember Moore releases statement following Seattle Police Department arrest of Maserati drive-by shooting suspect
January 27, 2025January 27, 2025
Seattle City Council appoints Mark Solomon to fill District 2 vacancy
January 17, 2025January 24, 2025
Seattle CityClub to host public forum with District 2 vacancy finalists
January 15, 2025January 15, 2025
Council President Nelson introduces legislation allowing workforce housing in Stadium District
February 11, 2020December 21, 2023
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...
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...