Seattle City Council Budget Chair Dan Strauss (District 6) released his Balancing Package on November 4, 2025 with a focus on making Seattle work … [Read more...] about Summary of Chair Dan Strauss’ 2026 Balancing Package
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Council acts to boost food access in Seattle Neighborhoods
Council President Nelson-sponsored bill bans anti-competitive covenants and declares public health emergency due to increased store closures Today … [Read more...] about Council acts to boost food access in Seattle Neighborhoods
Councilmember Rinck and transit leaders announce ‘Better Bus Lanes’ campaign
Coalition-backed initiative seeks to advance safety improvements and reliable transit Earlier today, City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rinck and transit leaders announce ‘Better Bus Lanes’ campaign
Councilmember Hollingsworth calls for action after violence on Capitol Hill
City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), whose district includes the Capitol Hill neighborhood, released this statement following a deadly … [Read more...] about Councilmember Hollingsworth calls for action after violence on Capitol Hill
Councilmember Kettle: Ongoing ICE operations endanger public safety progress
Today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) released the following statement in response to continued actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs … [Read more...] about Councilmember Kettle: Ongoing ICE operations endanger public safety progress
Council President statement on mayor’s proposed 2026 Budget
City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released this statement following the mayor’s announcement of his 2026 Budget proposal earlier … [Read more...] about Council President statement on mayor’s proposed 2026 Budget
Councilmember Hollingsworth releases chair’s packages for Comprehensive Plan
Balances urgent actions to enhance Seattle’s livability Today, City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), Chair of the Select Committee on … [Read more...] about Councilmember Hollingsworth releases chair’s packages for Comprehensive Plan
Public Safety Chair Kettle and Council President Nelson on protecting Seattle from federal public safety threats
Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), Chair of the Public Safety Committee, and Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released the following … [Read more...] about Public Safety Chair Kettle and Council President Nelson on protecting Seattle from federal public safety threats
Council webpages get a fresh look
New design emphasizes accessibility, popular links Beginning in late August, visitors to Seattle.gov/Council will notice something a little bit … [Read more...] about Council webpages get a fresh look
Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Hollingsworth Statement on August 30 Event
The following news release was published by the Mayor’s office. Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Hollingsworth Statement on August 30 Event
VIDEO: Public Safety Chair Kettle on federal intervention and negative impacts on Seattle communities
Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) made the following opening remarks at the July 22 and Aug. 12, 2025 Public Safety Committee meetings. He has … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Public Safety Chair Kettle on federal intervention and negative impacts on Seattle communities
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 … [Read more...] about Take the Comp Plan Survey on District 6 Neighborhood Centers