City Council will consider final passage on July 28 Today, the Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee passed legislation (Council Bill 121259), … [Read more...] about Councilmember Foster leads committee approval of bill protecting homeowner privacy and generational wealth
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Investing in Seattle’s kids: Committee finalizes plan to support early learning, K-12 students, and Seattle Promise
Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4), chair of the Select Committee on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy, … [Read more...] about Investing in Seattle’s kids: Committee finalizes plan to support early learning, K-12 students, and Seattle Promise
Councilmembers, advocates push to add weekend food aid to education levy plan
Amendment addresses food inequity for struggling families during weekends and school breaks Council President Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) and … [Read more...] about Councilmembers, advocates push to add weekend food aid to education levy plan
City Council sends updated Seattle Transit Measure to November ballot
Proposed renewal package prioritizes transit safety, reliability, and accessibility Today, the City Council … [Read more...] about City Council sends updated Seattle Transit Measure to November ballot
Councilmember Kettle calls for realignment of city budget
Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) shared the following observations, following a letter he … [Read more...] about Councilmember Kettle calls for realignment of city budget
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss’ amendments for better bus service approved
My two amendments to secure better bus service for our neighborhoods passed in the Seattle Transportation Benefit District Committee! They are now … [Read more...] about Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss’ amendments for better bus service approved
Chair Saka unveils amendment package for Seattle Transit Measure renewal
Balances priorities related to transit accessibility, equity, safety, and oversight Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), Chair of the Select … [Read more...] about Chair Saka unveils amendment package for Seattle Transit Measure renewal
City Council passes Strauss proposal to dramatically reduce utility costs for 31,000 low-income households
Today, the Seattle City Council unanimously passed the largest expansion of an affordability program in the City’s recent memory. Council Bill 121222, … [Read more...] about City Council passes Strauss proposal to dramatically reduce utility costs for 31,000 low-income households
Public hearing for 2026 Seattle Transit Measure to be held Monday, July 13
The City Council Select Committee on the Seattle Transportation Benefit District, chaired by Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), will host a public … [Read more...] about Public hearing for 2026 Seattle Transit Measure to be held Monday, July 13
Public Safety Chair Kettle urges Mayor to reconsider post-FIFA community safety camera shutoff
Today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement with respect to Mayor Katie B. … [Read more...] about Public Safety Chair Kettle urges Mayor to reconsider post-FIFA community safety camera shutoff
Councilmember Juarez proposes key safety and accessibility amendment to 2026 Seattle Transit Measure renewal
Today the Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District was briefed on amendments to the proposed 2026 Seattle Transit Measure (STM) … [Read more...] about Councilmember Juarez proposes key safety and accessibility amendment to 2026 Seattle Transit Measure renewal
Councilmember Kettle proposes transit measure alternative with sharpened focus on service needs and affordability
Reduces sticker shock while also investing critical transit needs Today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) announced that he’s introducing an … [Read more...] about Councilmember Kettle proposes transit measure alternative with sharpened focus on service needs and affordability