Today Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) and King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski (District 1) released the following statement after Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced they will be taking back substantially all homeless service provider contracts from the King Country Regional Homelessness Authority. “Consistent with our joint call to wind down the KCRHA, we support Mayor Wilson and Executive Zahilay taking the first step by returning the bulk of the homeless service provider contracts to...
Press Releases
The latest press releases from Seattle City Councilmembers.
Councilmember Kettle calls for a regional approach to address the homelessness crisis
Today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) released the following statement after Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced King County and the City of Seattle’s joint plan for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA). “We have a regional homelessness problem on our local streets of Seattle,” said Councilmember Kettle. “We need, in turn, a regional approach to address the homelessness crisis that we face. To abandon the regional approach now would place...
Seattle Municipal Archives launches exhibition as part of nationwide America 250 commemorations
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the Seattle Municipal Archives (SMA) is producing the exhibition We the People of Seattle: America at 250. The free showcase, which is open to all members of the public, will be on display in the Seattle Municipal Tower Gallery on the 3rd floor from July 2 to Sept. 30, 2026....
City Council passes legislation to boost affordable housing in Mount Baker, Montlake, and Central District
Councilmember Foster-backed bills support construction of over 300 housing units SEATTLE – Today, the City Council approved three key bills that will allow the Seattle Office of Housing (OH) to move forward with several new, affordable rental and homeownership opportunities in the neighborhoods of Mount Baker, Montlake and the Central District. The package of legislation, sponsored by Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9), paves the way for...
Councilmember Rinck hosts panels on Trump’s HR 1 impacts and City’s LGBTQ+ communities support
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.
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.