On June 25, the City Council held its latest session of the Select Committee on Federal Administration & Policy Changes. Chaired by Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8), the meeting highlighted the localized impacts of shifting federal regulation on vulnerable communities and devastating healthcare changes.
Press Releases
The latest press releases from Seattle City Councilmembers.
Councilmember Lin: We need immediate action to build more housing and protect the environment
Changes in Comprehensive Plan schedule underscore need for SEPA appeal reform Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) announced an updated schedule for the Council’s Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan. The new dates include a delay of Phase 2 of the Comprehensive Plan until 2027 due to litigation. “One of the best things we can do to protect our environment is...
Councilmember Dan Strauss announces new bus to Golden Gardens
We are launching a new bus pilot program to Golden Gardens Park this Saturday! I proposed and funded this new bus through a budget action last fall to give everyone better access to Golden Gardens. This is one of our city’s most beautiful but least accessible public spaces. Now, this summer, everyone will have better access to the beach. Until...
City Council approves charter changes for Seattle Social Housing Developer
Today the City Council passed a resolution sponsored by Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) approving proposed amendments to the Seattle Social Housing Developer (SSHD) charter. The approved resolution is a binding change to the SSHD charter and is meant to enhance SSHD’s ability to accomplish its mission of developing, owning and maintaining social housing developments in the City of Seattle....
Seattle and regional leaders announce new actions to combat Aurora Avenue violence and prostitution
At a June 11 press conference, Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5) and Council President Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), in partnership with Mayor Katie B. Wilson, the Seattle Police Department, City Attorney Erika Evans’ Office, and the King County Prosecutor's Office, outlined their ongoing work to address the spike in crime occurring in the neighborhoods surrounding north Aurora Avenue.
Don’t send Seattle’s tax dollars to Medina or Clyde Hill!
Councilmember Lin opposes sales tax proposed for county roads with Seattleites’ funding to be sent to wealthy suburbs SEATTLE – City Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the following statement on a new sales tax proposal from King County. “The King County Council is considering a new 0.1% sales tax to fund county road maintenance, administered through King County’s Transportation District. They are considering an amendment that would result in wealthy suburbs like...
City Council approves resolution for revitalization of Seattle Center in 2027, bolstering case to bring back our Sonics
The City Council today unanimously approved an amended joint resolution brought by Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) and Mayor Katie Wilson, calling for infrastructure investments to renovate the more than 60-year-old Seattle Center, ahead of an anticipated bond measure in 2027. “I’m thrilled that my City Council colleagues join me in supporting Seattle Center as a treasured hub for arts,...
City Council passes emergency data center moratorium and policy framework
Today the City Council unanimously adopted two key pieces of legislation that will help prevent the siting of large data centers in Seattle.
Councilmember Rivera convenes city leaders to learn about gun violence reduction approach that has succeeded in other US cities
The symposium, led by the National Network for Safe Communities, brought together over 75 city, county, state, federal and community leaders On Monday Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) gathered elected and appointed leaders, law enforcement, City of Seattle Departments, and community groups to learn more about an approach to reducing gun violence that has seen significant success in other cities, such as Baltimore,...
Councilmembers respond to Mayor’s decision to activate Stadium District cameras
Mayor Katie B. Wilson’s announced on Friday, June 5 that she will turn on closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed near the City’s stadiums. The decision comes ahead of Seattle’s FIFA World Cup events which are scheduled to begin on June 15.
Councilmember Rivera: Mayor made right decision to activate CCTV cameras
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced Friday that stadium-area closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras will be activated. The move is part of the city’s safety preparations ahead of the FIFA World Cup matches beginning June 15. “I want to thank Mayor Katie Wilson for listening to our calls to turn on the...
Councilmember Saka applauds Mayor’s move to turn on Stadium District CCTV cameras
Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) released the following statement on Mayor Katie Wilson’s announcement that she will activate closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras for Seattle’s FIFA World Cup events. “Mayor Wilson made the right call to turn on the Stadium District cameras for the World Cup. With the eyes of the world on Seattle, lives are on the line. I...