We must continually look for ways to improve this tool’ Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the City Council’s Public Safety … [Read more...] about Public Safety Chair Kettle welcomes Mayor’s audit of CCTV program
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Councilmember Foster calls on Sound Transit to deliver on decades-long promise of Graham Street Station
Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) released the following statement in response to Sound Transit’s proposed cost-cutting approaches to complete … [Read more...] about Councilmember Foster calls on Sound Transit to deliver on decades-long promise of Graham Street Station
Councilmember Strauss calls on Sound Transit to keep promise made to voters, build light rail to Ballard
Following Sound Transit’s announcement today that it is considering reducing the long-planned Ballard Light Rail Extension and cutting Ballard, City … [Read more...] about Councilmember Strauss calls on Sound Transit to keep promise made to voters, build light rail to Ballard
Councilmember Kettle applauds new state legislation aimed at easing toxicology backlog
Passage comes after two years of collaboration and support of Seattle officials Today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), who serves as chair … [Read more...] about Councilmember Kettle applauds new state legislation aimed at easing toxicology backlog
Pursuing Justice in Death of Rainier Beach Students
Request for information in shooting deaths of other Seattle youth City Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released this statement following the … [Read more...] about Pursuing Justice in Death of Rainier Beach Students
Council reaffirms residents’ privacy protections while limiting federal government access
Councilmember Foster resolution seeks personal data safeguards The City Council voted 8-0 to approve a resolution sponsored by Councilmember … [Read more...] about Council reaffirms residents’ privacy protections while limiting federal government access
Council passes restrictions on staging for federal immigration enforcement actions
Bill is another key component of Seattle’s effort to protect residents Today the City Council passed Councilmember Bob … [Read more...] about Council passes restrictions on staging for federal immigration enforcement actions
Standing up for small businesses during light rail expansion
Major infrastructure investments are essential to Seattle’s future. Light rail expansion will improve mobility, connect neighborhoods, and strengthen … [Read more...] about Standing up for small businesses during light rail expansion
Seattle goal: budgeting for a well-run, West Coast Blue City
Note: This was published in the Puget Sound Business Journal. This version has minor edits to acknowledge recent developments. There’s a … [Read more...] about Seattle goal: budgeting for a well-run, West Coast Blue City
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
Public Safety Chair Kettle: Setting the record straight on misconceptions about technology used by Seattle Police Department for crime prevention
Ahead of Tuesday’s Public Safety Committee meeting Councilmember and committee Chair Bob Kettle (District 7) released this statement following recent … [Read more...] about Public Safety Chair Kettle: Setting the record straight on misconceptions about technology used by Seattle Police Department for crime prevention