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 … [Read more...] about District 6 Town Hall
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Councilmember Rivera’s statement on Mayor Wilson’s surveillance policy and announced audit
Today, Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement on Mayor Katie Wilson’s announced audit of the City’s Real Time … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera’s statement on Mayor Wilson’s surveillance policy and announced audit
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 … [Read more...] about Councilmember Strauss calls on Sound Transit to keep promise made to voters, build light rail to Ballard
Councilmember Kettle applauds new state legislation aimed at easing toxicology backlog
Passage comes after two years of collaboration and support of Seattle officials Today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), who serves as chair … [Read more...] about Councilmember Kettle applauds new state legislation aimed at easing toxicology backlog
Seattle goal: budgeting for a well-run, West Coast Blue City
Note: This was published in the Puget Sound Business Journal. This version has minor edits to acknowledge recent developments. There’s a … [Read more...] about Seattle goal: budgeting for a well-run, West Coast Blue City
Seattle City Council unanimously approves emergency moratorium on detention centers
Rinck-sponsored bill similar to other regulations adopted throughout the region and beyond Today Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck … [Read more...] about Seattle City Council unanimously approves emergency moratorium on detention centers
Councilmember Rivera receives Mayor’s 2026 Seattle Library Levy renewal proposal
Levy proposal continues 2019 investments in open hours, books and materials, technology access, and children’s programming Councilmember Maritza … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera receives Mayor’s 2026 Seattle Library Levy renewal proposal
Rivera bill prohibits ALL City employees from sharing sensitive information for use in civil immigration enforcement
Council approves bill 8-0 The City Council today voted 8-0 to approve a bill sponsored by Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) that prohibits … [Read more...] about Rivera bill prohibits ALL City employees from sharing sensitive information for use in civil immigration enforcement
Councilmember Rinck and regional leaders take action to prevent new immigration detention centers in King County
Emergency legislation to be heard by full Council February 24 Today Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8), in partnership … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rinck and regional leaders take action to prevent new immigration detention centers in King County
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 … [Read more...] about Seattle City Council approves legislation to begin funding voter-approved social housing
Rivera introduces bill prohibiting City employees from sharing sensitive data with immigration enforcement
Legislation to be heard in Public Safety Committee Tuesday Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) has introduced a new bill (CB 121158) that … [Read more...] about Rivera introduces bill prohibiting City employees from sharing sensitive data with immigration enforcement
Councilmember Saka praises Mayor’s actions on ICE activity in Seattle
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