Councilmember Dan Strauss will be hosting his next town hall on Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ballard Community Center. Community members can register and pre-submit questions by filling out this form. It’s a great opportunity to have a conversation about the issues our city faces.
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Councilmember Strauss calls on Sound Transit to keep promise made to voters, build light rail to Ballard
Following Sound Transit’s announcement today that it is considering reducing the long-planned Ballard Light Rail Extension and cutting Ballard, City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), also a Sound Transit Board Member, called on the agency to keep the promise it made to voters and create a plan that gets light rail to Ballard. Sound Transit presented its board members today with...
Seattle City Council approves legislation to begin funding voter-approved social housing
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation today, co-sponsored by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) and Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9), to fulfill the will of Seattle voters and begin funding the Seattle Social Housing Developer. Seattle voters approved Proposition 1A in February 2025, with more than 63 percent voting in favor, to help combat the housing affordability crisis we...
Councilmember Dan Strauss hosts town hall on January 28
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss will be hosting his first town hall of 2026 on Wednesday, January 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Branch – Seattle Public Library. Space is limited, so please RSVP below to let us know you’re coming. This is your chance to ask Councilmember Strauss questions and to have a conversation about the issues our city faces. We...
What we accomplished together in 2025
Dear Neighbor, 2025 was a busy year! Thank you for working with me to win some major victories for District 6 and our city as a whole. Before we enter 2026, I want to take a moment to reflect on the amazing work we did together this year. From updating our 20-year growth plan and creating more capacity for housing...
Seattle City Council committee passes budget with historic investments in housing, public safety, and affordability
The Seattle City Council’s budget committee unanimously passed the 2026 budget, making record investments in improving safety and affordability for working families. “From the start, I have said this budget needs to be about making Seattle safer and more affordable for working families. I’m proud that today, the Council passed a budget that does just that,” said Councilmember Dan Strauss...
Seattle City Council Passes 2026 Budget: Summary of what’s included
The Seattle City Council’s budget committee unanimously passed the 2026 budget making record investments in improving safety and affordability for working families. It focuses on affordability, homelessness, public safety, building community, and fiscal responsibility. The mayor released his budget proposal on September 23. After two months of intensive analysis and debate, which included 17 public committee meetings and feedback thousands...
Seattle Councilmembers welcome Mayor-elect Katie Wilson, commend Mayor Harrell for years of service
Today, following Katie Wilson’s projected election as Seattle’s next mayor and Mayor Bruce Harrell’s concession address, city councilmembers issued the following statements. Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) “The voters have spoken, calling for change and a renewed focus on affordability, community, and fighting back against a resurgent Trump agenda. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Mayor Bruce...
Councilmember Strauss releases budget focused on improving safety & affordability for working families
Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, released his Balancing Package focused on improving safety and affordability for working families in Seattle. “This budget is about making investments for a safer, more affordable Seattle for working families. As the federal government continues to pursue inflationary economic policies that hurt small businesses and step back from its...
Summary of Chair Dan Strauss’ 2026 Balancing Package
Seattle City Council Budget Chair Dan Strauss (District 6) released his Balancing Package on November 4, 2025 with a focus on making Seattle work better for working families. It focuses on affordability, homelessness, public safety, building community, and fiscal responsibility. What is the Balancing Package? The Balancing Package is put together each year by the budget chair and serves as...
Councilmember Strauss kicks off budget deliberations with focus on working families
The Seattle City Council’s budget process is now underway. Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), chair of the Council’s Budget Committee, released the following statement after Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his budget proposal today. “We need a safer, more affordable city where working families can thrive. As the federal government rolls back social services and pursues inflationary economic policies that make...
Take the Comp Plan Survey on District 6 Neighborhood Centers
Our Comprehensive Plan survey is now live! The Seattle City Council is getting ready to take final votes on the Comprehensive Plan and legislation to comply with House Bill 1110 (the “middle housing” bill), and Councilmember Strauss wants your feedback. Background on the Comp Plan The Comprehensive Plan is the city’s 20-year roadmap for how our city grows and updating it...