SEATTLE – Today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) commended Mayor Katie Wilson for releasing a proposed budget without imposing additional taxes … [Read more...] about Councilmember Kettle weighs in on mayor’s proposed budget, notes risk to community safety progress
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Seattle City Council kicks of 2027-2028 budget process
SEATTLE – Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), chair of the Select Budget Committee, kicked off its annual budget process this … [Read more...] about Seattle City Council kicks of 2027-2028 budget process
Councilmember Rivera votes ‘no’ on Fair Pricing ordinance citing affordability concerns for Seattle families
Potential for unintended consequences and higher grocery prices SEATTLE – Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera votes ‘no’ on Fair Pricing ordinance citing affordability concerns for Seattle families
City of Seattle Recognizes Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day, honored with a themed story hour
Councilmember Rinck sponsors Dolly Parton Day Proclamation and collaborates with Imagination Library of Washington and The Seattle Public Library … [Read more...] about City of Seattle Recognizes Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day, honored with a themed story hour
Councilmember Rivera responds to Seattle Times article on City’s telehealth youth mental health contract
Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s Seattle Times article about a contract … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera responds to Seattle Times article on City’s telehealth youth mental health contract
Councilmember Foster proposes Mandatory Housing Affordability accelerator to spur housing construction
Bill allows temporary fee reduction for housing projects; accompanying resolution states intent to establish inclusionary requirements in neighborhood … [Read more...] about Councilmember Foster proposes Mandatory Housing Affordability accelerator to spur housing construction
Council honors passing of community trailblazer Dolores Sibonga
Seattle CID native was first woman of color to serve on the City Council Today Council President Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) released the … [Read more...] about Council honors passing of community trailblazer Dolores Sibonga
Councilmember Rivera calls on Mayor Wilson to act on gun violence after resolution passes City Council
Today, Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) urged Mayor Katie Wilson to act after her sponsored resolution (Res 32217) was approved by the City … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera calls on Mayor Wilson to act on gun violence after resolution passes City Council
Councilmember Rivera describes Mayor’s Gun Violence Plan as ‘more of the same,’ urges meaningful action
Today, Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) said she was underwhelmed by the mayor’s new gun violence plan which was released earlier today. The … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera describes Mayor’s Gun Violence Plan as ‘more of the same,’ urges meaningful action
Mayor responds to Public Safety Chair Kettle’s transparency request on Police Chief’s forced resignation
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement after receiving a response from … [Read more...] about Mayor responds to Public Safety Chair Kettle’s transparency request on Police Chief’s forced resignation
Councilmember Kettle: My remarks on gun violence in this week’s Public Safety Committee
Hello Neighbors, I wanted to share with you my opening remarks from our last Public Safety Committee meeting, following another weekend of … [Read more...] about Councilmember Kettle: My remarks on gun violence in this week’s Public Safety Committee
Councilmember Rivera responds to Mayor Wilson’s characterizations of Rivera’s work on gun violence reduction
Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) issued the following statement in response to Mayor Katie Wilson’s remarks on … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera responds to Mayor Wilson’s characterizations of Rivera’s work on gun violence reduction