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
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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
Councilmember Rivera’s statement on this weekend’s tragic events
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the incidents at Brown University in Rhode Island and at Bondi Beach … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera’s statement on this weekend’s tragic events
Councilmember Rivera responds to social media post following approval of new police contract
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the head of the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) posted on social … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera responds to social media post following approval of new police contract
Public Safety Committee Vice Chair Saka announces opposition to new police contract
Calls for stronger reform from the state level: ‘Our city deserves better’ Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), who serves as vice chair of … [Read more...] about Public Safety Committee Vice Chair Saka announces opposition to new police contract
Chair Kettle: Maintaining collaborative approach critical to continued public safety success in 2026 and beyond
As the final Public Safety Committee meeting of 2025 concluded today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), the Committee’s chair, offered … [Read more...] about Chair Kettle: Maintaining collaborative approach critical to continued public safety success in 2026 and beyond
Reclaiming Seattle: Public safety progress is no accident
In 2023, Seattle voters sent a clear message to City Hall: public safety needs to be a priority. The city returned to its basic charter responsibility … [Read more...] about Reclaiming Seattle: Public safety progress is no accident
Eddie Lin sworn in as District 2 councilmember
Earlier today at a meeting of the full City Council, Eddie Lin was ceremoniously sworn in as the councilmember representing District 2. Councilmember … [Read more...] about Eddie Lin sworn in as District 2 councilmember
Councilmember Kettle secures funding for key District 7 and public safety priorities in 2026 budget
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, announced a number of critical public safety priorities included as … [Read more...] about Councilmember Kettle secures funding for key District 7 and public safety priorities in 2026 budget
Seattle City Council committee passes budget with historic investments in housing, public safety, and affordability
The Seattle City Council’s budget committee unanimously passed the 2026 budget, making record investments in improving safety and affordability for … [Read more...] about Seattle City Council committee passes budget with historic investments in housing, public safety, and affordability
Seattle City Council Passes 2026 Budget: Summary of what’s included
The Seattle City Council’s budget committee unanimously passed the 2026 budget making record investments in improving safety and affordability for … [Read more...] about Seattle City Council Passes 2026 Budget: Summary of what’s included