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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
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.