Rivera urges the mayor to work with The National Network for Safe Communities, widely recognized for delivering … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera calls on Mayor Wilson to partner on national gun violence reduction strategy after tragic mass shooting
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Public Safety Chair Kettle’s statement following Sunday’s mass shooting at Seattle Center
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, released the following statement … [Read more...] about Public Safety Chair Kettle’s statement following Sunday’s mass shooting at Seattle Center
FAQs on Councilmember Lin’s legislation related to SEPA appeals
Council Bill 121215, my legislation related to SEPA appeals, will expedite Seattle’s ability to address our most pressing issues, from … [Read more...] about FAQs on Councilmember Lin’s legislation related to SEPA appeals
Seattle City Councilmembers propose plan to fund universal school meals starting this fall
Three Seattle City Councilmembers announced a proposal today to fund universal free school meals for all Seattle Public School … [Read more...] about Seattle City Councilmembers propose plan to fund universal school meals starting this fall
Councilmember Foster leads committee approval of bill protecting homeowner privacy and generational wealth
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
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