Includes automated speed enforcement cameras and reconfiguring West Seattle’s Duwamish Head to address public safety hazard Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) is pleased to announce that his public safety priorities and support for working families have been included in the Budget Chair Dan Strauss’ balancing package for the 2025-26 budget. “I want to congratulate Budget Chair Dan Strauss...
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Councilmember Rob Saka Funds Women in Policing Initiative
Includes one professional staff to coordinate the ‘30×30’ Initiative Today, as part of the Council’s balancing package, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) adds one additional Seattle Police Department staff to advance a department-wide effort to meet the goal of having 30% women on the police force by 2030. The program, known as the 30×30, is designed to bolster the participation...
Basketball legend Sue Bird honored with street dedication
The City Council has voted unanimously to rename a street in honor of four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird. Tuesday’s legislation changes the name of a segment of 2nd Ave N, adjacent to Climate Pledge Arena, to Sue Bird Court. “Sue Bird is the indisputable G.O.A.T of women’s basketball and I want to thank Mayor Harrell for initiating this recognition. As...
Seattle Councilmember Saka to host community conversation between City leaders, community after fatal shooting near Alki Beach
SEATTLE – Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1, Vice Chair of the Public Safety Committee) is hosting a community conversation on public safety tomorrow, June 26, 6 PM-7:30pm, at Alki United Church of Christ. It will include a diverse selection of city leaders, including Interim Police Chief Sue Rahr and citywide Councilmember Tanya Woo (Position 8). This comes after...
Transportation Chair Saka proposes changes to Seattle transportation levy to prioritize safety, economy, and climate
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1, Chair of the Select Committee on the 2024 Transportation Levy) proposed his initial amendments to the transportation levy package today. Among other things, the Chair’s amendments would double investments in creating new sidewalks and safe routes to school, as well as triple funding for safety on public transit. “It’s time for us to...
Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka kicks off Council review of 2024 Transportation Levy renewal
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 Councilmember Rob Saka joins SDOT to fill potholes
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) joined crews from the Seattle Department of Transportation to fill potholes this morning. The potholes pictured here were in South Park at Occidental Avenue South and South Kenyon Street. More photos can be found on the Seattle City Council Flickr.
Seattle City Council observes week of remembrance for Japanese American incarceration
The Seattle City Council and Mayor Bruce Harrell signed on to a proclamation today observing a week of remembrance for Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II. Monday marked 82 years since President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 leading to the forcible removal of 120,000 Japanese Americans from their homes and into incarceration. The proclamation was brought forward...
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 as Black History Month in Seattle and celebrating Black trailblazers throughout the city’s history. Mayor Bruce Harrell and every member of the Seattle City Council in attendance signed on to the proclamation. You can watch it being discussed and delivered...
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka visits Seattle Police Department’s Southwest Precinct
Seattle Council member Rob Saka visited Seattle Police Department’s Southwest Precinct today for the roll call. “Thank you to SPD and the Southwest Precinct for hosting me and for the important work you do for us all,” said Councilmember Saka.
New Seattle City Councilmembers sworn-in during inauguration ceremony at City Hall
The seven winning candidates from November’s General Election were just sworn-in as Seattle City Councilmembers. Five of the seven individuals are new councilmembers, the most in more than a century. Two others are returning for their second term in office. More information about each of them, including quotes can be found below. Rob Saka (District 1) “We have a once-in-a-generation...