Elected Officials

Today, Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) said she was underwhelmed by the mayor’s new gun violence plan which was released earlier today. The … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera describes Mayor’s Gun Violence Plan as ‘more of the same,’ urges meaningful action 

Hello Neighbors,  I wanted to share with you my opening remarks from our last Public Safety Committee meeting, following another weekend of … [Read more...] about Councilmember Kettle: My remarks on gun violence in this week’s Public Safety Committee

Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement regarding his request that Mayor … [Read more...] about Public Safety Chair Kettle presses Mayor for clarity on Police Chief’s forced resignation, cites continued lack of transparency and instability

On Tuesday, the City Council passed the mid-year supplemental budget including an amendment from Councilmember Lin that invests $500,000 in a Northern … [Read more...] about Councilmember Lin leads investment of Community Fund for Northern District 2

(Approximately 6 p.m. – preliminary reports of gunfire to SPD) 6:10 p.m. – Multiple notifications from the community (6:29 p.m. – First … [Read more...] about Councilmember Kettle Bite of Seattle Timeline

Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4), chair of the Libraries, Education and Neighborhoods Committee who helped oversee the levy renewal … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera thanks Seattle voters for strong Library Levy renewal support

City, philanthropy, and community partners unite to keep young people safely housed Today Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position … [Read more...] about Councilmember Foster champions successful youth homelessness prevention program for Seattle

Today Council President Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), Councilmember Dan … [Read more...] about City Councilmembers react to Police Chief Barnes’ departure, voice major concerns

Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), vice-chair of the Public Safety Committee, issued the following statement regarding unofficial reports that Mayor … [Read more...] about Councilmember Saka statement on reported dismissal of Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes by Mayor

Today the City Council passed Council Bill 121215, streamlining appeals processes for zoning and planning actions by the city. The legislation impacts … [Read more...] about City Council and Mayor celebrate progress for housing and environment with passage of SEPA appeals legislation

City Council will consider at today’s meeting Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) today announced that he’s introducing an amendment to Council … [Read more...] about Councilmember Saka introduces amendment to preserve land use appeals while expediting process for more housing

Councilmembers released the following statements after gun violence at Seattle Center claimed the lives of three people during the Bite of Seattle … [Read more...] about Councilmembers respond to Seattle Center shooting