Today Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) issued the following statement regarding recently released footage that includes disturbing comments … [Read more...] about Councilmember Foster calls for transparency and accountability following release of disturbing police officer remarks at Cal Anderson Park protest
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Councilmember Saka chairs first meeting of expanded Transportation Committee on Thursday, Jan. 15
The City Council’s expanded transportation committee, chaired by Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), is now officially the “Transportation, … [Read more...] about Councilmember Saka chairs first meeting of expanded Transportation Committee on Thursday, Jan. 15
Statement on Immigration Enforcement Actions in Seattle and Minneapolis
Seattle Councilmembers Foster and Rinck denounce the shooting of Renee Nicole Good of Minneapolis and emerging immigration enforcement actions in … [Read more...] about Statement on Immigration Enforcement Actions in Seattle and Minneapolis
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.
Public Safety Chair Kettle condemns ICE tactics, ongoing conduct of raids in Seattle
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), issued the following statement after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions this week in … [Read more...] about Public Safety Chair Kettle condemns ICE tactics, ongoing conduct of raids in Seattle
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 Rivera statement on new City Attorney directive around public drug use cases
Today City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released this statement on the recent directive from new City Attorney Erika Evans … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera statement on new City Attorney directive around public drug use cases
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
What we accomplished together in 2025
Dear Neighbor, 2025 was a busy year! Thank you for working with me to win some major victories for District 6 and our city as a whole. Before we … [Read more...] about What we accomplished together in 2025
Council President Nelson’s consultant transparency bill passes Council
Today in a split vote (6-2), the City Council okayed new ethics reporting for consultants who contract with the City. Amended CB 121130, sponsored by … [Read more...] about Council President Nelson’s consultant transparency bill passes Council
City Council passes final Comprehensive Plan legislation
Select Committee will take up Phase 2 of Comp Plan in 2026 The City Council today revisited amended legislation on Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan (CB … [Read more...] about City Council passes final Comprehensive Plan legislation
Councilmember Lin requests community’s help after hit-and-run on Beacon Hill
Following the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist on Beacon Avenue early Sunday morning, Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the following … [Read more...] about Councilmember Lin requests community’s help after hit-and-run on Beacon Hill