Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), released the following statement in support of the Mayor Katie Wilson’s announced actions to protect … [Read more...] about Councilmember Saka praises Mayor’s actions on ICE activity in Seattle
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Public Safety Chair Kettle on second shooting death by federal agents in Minneapolis: ‘Stand-down at once’
By: Councilmember Bob Kettle, District 7 City Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) shared the following thoughts on the fatal shooting of Alex … [Read more...] about Public Safety Chair Kettle on second shooting death by federal agents in Minneapolis: ‘Stand-down at once’
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 … [Read more...] about Councilmember Dan Strauss hosts town hall on January 28
Newly Processed: Councilmember Kshama Sawant Records
Councilmember Kshama Sawant at tenant rights rally, 2015 We have recently completed processing the records of Councilmember Kshama Sawant, including … [Read more...] about Newly Processed: Councilmember Kshama Sawant Records
Councilmember Lin: We stand with our immigrant communities, in Seattle and across the U.S.
Today Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the following statement regarding actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and … [Read more...] about Councilmember Lin: We stand with our immigrant communities, in Seattle and across the U.S.
A new day: Councilmembers Rinck and Foster sworn in, Hollingsworth selected as council president
This afternoon, Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) and newly elected Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) were ceremonially sworn … [Read more...] about A new day: Councilmembers Rinck and Foster sworn in, Hollingsworth selected as council president
Councilmember Kettle statement on Seattle’s enforcement of public drug use laws
Discussion is an ‘opportunity’ to improve ordinance Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) released the following statement on erroneous … [Read more...] about Councilmember Kettle statement on Seattle’s enforcement of public drug use laws
Councilmember Rivera’s statement on this weekend’s tragic events
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the incidents at Brown University in Rhode Island and at Bondi Beach … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera’s statement on this weekend’s tragic events
Councilmember Rivera responds to social media post following approval of new police contract
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the head of the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) posted on social … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera responds to social media post following approval of new police contract
Reclaiming Seattle: Public safety progress is no accident
In 2023, Seattle voters sent a clear message to City Hall: public safety needs to be a priority. The city returned to its basic charter responsibility … [Read more...] about Reclaiming Seattle: Public safety progress is no accident
Council President Nelson announces new good governance legislation for city-contracted consultants
Today Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) announced that she is proposing new ethics rules for consultants who contract with the City of … [Read more...] about Council President Nelson announces new good governance legislation for city-contracted consultants
Council President Sara Nelson secures key investments in proposed budget balancing package
Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) highlighted today a slate of her priority amendments that have been included in the Council’s recently … [Read more...] about Council President Sara Nelson secures key investments in proposed budget balancing package