The Select Committee on the 2024 Transportation Levy will host the first of two public hearings on the levy renewal at 4:30 PM tomorrow at Seattle City Hall. This is a critical opportunity for the community to make their voices heard. The Select Committee is chaired by Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1). It is tasked with reviewing and...
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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 Saka ready to lead Council review of the proposed Transportation Levy
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) is ready to kick off the Council’s review of the 2024 Transportation Levy renewal after Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his official proposal this morning. Councilmember Saka will chair the Select Committee on the 2024 Transportation Levy — a committee comprised of all nine councilmembers tasked with reviewing and amending the mayor’s proposal as...
Councilmember Saka issues statement in support of Mayor’s independent review of allegations against SPD leadership
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1, Vice Chair of the Public Safety Committee) released the following statement after Mayor Bruce Harrell announced an independent review of allegations against Seattle Police Department leadership: “I fully support Mayor Bruce Harrell’s independent review. I cannot comment on pending litigation. However, here’s what I can say: I am deeply troubled by reports of...
Seattle City Council unanimously passes Seattle Transportation Plan
The Seattle City Council just unanimously passed the Seattle Transportation Plan—a 20-year vision for the future of Seattle’s streets, sidewalks, and public spaces. The legislation is sponsored by Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), Chair of the Transportation Committee. It is the culmination of a two-year collaborative process between the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), the Mayor’s Office, and the Council....
Councilmember Saka statement on proposed transportation levy renewal package
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), Chair of the Transportation Committee, released the following statement today after Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled an initial proposed framework for the transportation levy renewal: “This Transportation Levy is a once-in-a-decade chance to build a safer, better connected and more reliable Seattle. Over my first 100 days in office, I have helped fill potholes...
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...