Council Connection

Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) released the following statement after the Council passed the Seattle Transportation Plan. That plan included an amendment, sponsored by Council...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/04/23/seattle-city-council-approves-plan-for-a-collaborative-review-evaluating-future-uses-of-pike-place-street/

The Seattle City Council just unanimously passed the Seattle Transportation Plan—a 20-year vision for the future of Seattle’s streets, sidewalks, and public spaces. The legislation is sponsor...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/04/23/seattle-city-council-unanimously-passes-seattle-transportation-plan/

Seattle City Councilmembers Maritza Rivera and Joy Hollingsworth, along with King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski and Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) Superintendent AP Diaz, are inviting th...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/04/19/friday-night-open-house-and-family-game-night-at-the-magnuson-community-center/

Legislation creating a pilot program to help nonprofit and other community organizations develop affordable housing and commercial space will go to a vote tomorrow in the Land Use Committee. The ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/04/16/connected-communities-legislation-goes-to-a-vote-promising-less-red-tape-for-community-led-development-projects/

As the new Seattle City Council passes its 100th day in office, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7, Chair of the Public Safety Committee) is issuing an open letter to all Seattleites. In it, he...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/04/15/seattle-city-councilmember-kettles-100-day-message-we-can-not-allow-acceptance-of-our-public-safety-challenges/

The most consequential moment of Mayor Bruce Harrell’s recent public safety forum was at the beginning. As moderator Enrique Cerna started his conversation with Mayor Harrell, he mentioned how ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/04/15/an-open-letter-to-all-seattleites-our-first-100-days/

Seattle City Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2) released the following statement after Seattle Public Library announced it would be implementing library closures due to hiring freezes an...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/04/11/this-is-a-wake-up-call-councilmember-morales-statement-on-seattle-public-library-closures/

Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released the following statement regarding newly approved labor agreements covering around 7,000 City of Seattle workers. Legislation autho...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/04/05/seattle-city-council-president-nelson-celebrates-passage-of-new-labor-contracts/

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), Chair of the Transportation Committee, released the following statement today after Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled an initial proposed framework fo...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/04/04/councilmember-saka-statement-on-proposed-transportation-levy-renewal-package/

Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6- Northwest Seattle) is happy to announce that The Seattle City Council approved new labor contracts today impacting more than 7,000 City workers represented ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/04/02/seattle-city-council-approves-new-contract-with-city-workers/

Seattle City Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2 – Yesler Terrace to Rainier Beach) is calling on app-based companies who are trying to repeal Seattle’s new minimum wage laws to releas...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/03/28/councilmember-morales-statement-on-corporations-push-to-repeal-minimum-wage-protection/

There was a disturbance during today’s Seattle City Council meeting. It was resolved so that the Council could get back to conducting the people’s business. Today, that included honoring the ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/02/27/seattle-city-council-statement-on-todays-council-meeting/

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) joined crews from the Seattle Department of Transportation to fill potholes this morning. The potholes pictured here were in South Park at Occiden...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/02/21/seattle-councilmember-rob-saka-joins-sdot-to-fill-potholes/

The Seattle City Council and Mayor Bruce Harrell signed on to a proclamation today observing a week of remembrance for Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II. Monday marked 82 years ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/02/20/seattle-city-council-observes-week-of-remembrance-for-japanese-american-incarceration/

Members of the Seattle City Council signed on to a proclamation recognizing February 10, 2024 as Lunar New Year, Year of the Dragon. The proclamation was brought forward by Seattle City Councilme...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/02/10/seattle-city-council-recognizes-february-10-as-lunar-new-year/

Seattle City Councilmembers Rob Saka (District 1) and Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) brought forward a proclamation Tuesday recognizing this February as Black History Month in Seattle and celebra...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/02/07/seattle-city-council-proclamation-celebrates-black-history-month-citys-historic-black-leaders/

Last Friday, February 2nd, Councilmember Kettle and his staff visited the Museum of History and Industry. This was the first in-district “field trip” for the Councilmember, and while he was t...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/02/07/councilmember-kettle-visits-mohai-attends-fire-station-31-groundbreaking/

Seattle Council member Rob Saka visited Seattle Police Department’s Southwest Precinct today for the roll call. “Thank you to SPD and the Southwest Precinct for hosting me and for the importa...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/02/05/seattle-city-councilmember-rob-saka-visits-seattle-police-departments-southwest-precinct/

Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5), chair of the Housing and Human Services Committee, spoke with a group of Venezuelan refugees after they attended yesterday’s Council meeting...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/01/31/update-on-seattle-city-councilmember-moores-work-on-behalf-of-refugee-families/

Following reports of raids at LGBTQ+ Establishments on Capitol Hill, Councilmember Hollingsworth (District 3) wrote the following letter to Director Lukela and members of the Washington State Liq...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/01/30/seattle-city-councilmember-hollingsworth-sends-letter-to-washington-state-liquor-and-cannabis-board-following-raids-on-lgbtq-establishments/

Councilmembers Bob Kettle and Joy Hollingsworth stopped by the Seattle Police Department’s East Precinct yesterday for the shift change between First and Second Watch. “Thank you to SPD and t...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/01/26/seattle-city-councilmember-kettle-hollingsworth-visit-east-precinct/

This text originally appeared in Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera’s newsletter. I want to congratulate Tanya Woo on her appointment to the Seattle City Council today. I am confident in...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/01/23/congratulations-to-tanya-woo-seattles-newest-council-member/

The Seattle City Council voted today to appoint Tanya Woo to fill the vacant position on the Council. “I am so grateful, honored, and very humbled. I pledge to serve everyone in the city. I esp...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/01/23/tanya-woo-appointed-to-fill-vacancy-on-seattle-city-council/

The Seattle CityClub was chosen by the Seattle City Council to host a public forum that will give the community a chance to hear from the eight finalists to fill the vacant position on the Counci...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/01/16/seattle-cityclub-to-host-public-forum-with-finalists-to-fill-council-vacancy/

SEATTLE – Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9 – Citywide) announced today that the Council identified eight finalists to fill the vacancy left by now-former City Council...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/01/12/seattle-city-council-identifies-eight-finalists-for-vacancy/

Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9 – Citywide) announced that the Council received 72 qualified applicants to fill the vacancy left by now-former City Councilmember Teresa M...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/01/11/seattle-city-council-releases-information-regarding-72-qualified-applicants-for-council-vacancy/

Hello! I’m your new City Councilmember, Maritza Rivera, and I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the voters in the D4 who have trusted me to represent them at City Hall. I am thrilled to ge...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/01/04/seattle-city-councilmember-maritza-rivera-im-humbled-and-privileged-to-represent-you/

If you are interested in applying, visit the Council Vacancy webpage for more information. Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9 – Citywide) announced the formal process to fil...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/01/04/seattle-city-council-announces-process-to-fill-council-vacancy/

The seven winning candidates from November’s General Election were just sworn-in as Seattle City Councilmembers. Five of the seven individuals are new councilmembers, the most in more than a ce...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/01/02/new-seattle-city-councilmembers-sworn-in-during-inauguration-city-hall/

Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson (Position 9 – Citywide) was elected Council President by a unanimous vote of her colleagues during Tuesday’s first council meeting of the new year.  �...

https://council.seattle.gov/2024/01/02/seattle-city-council-unanimously-elects-sara-nelson-as-president/

Inauguration Day at Seattle City Hall will be this Tuesday, January 2 at 2:00 PM during the Seattle Council’s first meeting of 2024. At that meeting, the following will happen in chronological ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/12/29/seattle-city-council-to-inaugurate-seven-members-choose-new-council-president/

With the end of my term days away I have been taking stock of my aspirations and my accomplishments.  I found my speech from the day in January 2016 when I was sworn in with a Council Chambers f...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/taking-stock-of-our-accomplishments/

Contents City Council Passes Historic Building Emissions Performance Standards to Combat Climate Crisis, Pollution December 12 PSHS Committee: LEAD Program Capacity During 2024, Surveillance Tech...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/city-council-passes-historic-building-emissions-performance-standards-to-combat-climate-crisis-pollution-december-12-pshs-committee-lead-program-capacity-during-2024-surveillance-technology-repor/

Seattle City Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2 – South Seattle) celebrated the unanimous passage of legislation she sponsored that will help create new and repair existing sidewalks th...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/12/12/seattle-city-council-passes-legislation-to-improve-sidewalks-across-the-city/

The Seattle City Council unanimously passed landmark legislation today to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing buildings, which account for 37 percent of Seattle’s total core emissions...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/12/12/seattle-city-council-passes-landmark-building-emissions-standards-law-to-combat-climate-crisis-pollution/

Contents Building Emission Performance Standard UNANIMOUSLY Voted out of Committee SDOT Announcement on Alki Stay Healthy Street Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) at the Regional...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/building-emission-performance-standard-unanimously-voted-out-of-committee-alki-stay-healthy-street-veterans-seniors-and-human-services-levy-at-the-regional-policy-committee/

Contents November 28 Public Safety and Human Services Committee 2023 Select Committee on Climate Action Committee Meeting Budget Committee Meeting: Addressing Pay Equity, Increasing Budget Transp...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/november-28-public-safety-and-human-services-committee-climate-action-committee-meeting-budget-committee-meeting-addressing-pay-equity-increasing-budget-transparency-alki-pump-station-project/

SEATTLE – Seattle City Council Budget Chair Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8 – Citywide) passed two pieces of legislation through the Budget Committee today that make the City of Seattle’...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/11/30/budget-chair-mosqueda-passes-legislation-to-improve-city-budget-process-transparency-stability/

Contents This Week in Budget Deliberations Dumar Substation Transfer 2023 Select Committee on Climate Action Meeting November 29 Ceasefire Resolution Giving My Thanks to You This Week in Budget D...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/this-week-in-budget-deliberations-dumar-substation-transfer-upcoming-climate-meeting-ceasefire-resolution-giving-my-thanks-to-you/

The Seattle City Council approved an amended resolution tonight calling for a long-term ceasefire in Gaza, an immediate return of all hostages, and restoration of humanitarian aid. It also condem...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/11/21/seattle-city-council-passes-amended-resolution-calling-for-long-term-ceasefire-in-israel-and-palestine/

November 21, 2023 “Our movement will claim this historic victory today and fight on. What we won today is a reflection of the balance of forces right now, and it shows we need an even stronger ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/11/21/sawant-anti-war-activists-win-historic-resolution-calling-for-cease-fire-in-gaza/

Budget Chair, Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) celebrated the 8-1 passage of the 2024 Budget today by the Select Budget Committee. This is Chair Mosqueda’s fourth budget sea...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/11/20/seattle-councilmember-mosqueda-celebrates-final-city-budget-record-investments-in-housing-health-and-human-services/

Contents This Week in the Budget Building Emissions Performance Standard Legislation MOU to Expand Diversified Responses, Park Rangers, and Event Staffing Sound Transit Survey for West Seattle St...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/this-week-in-the-budget-building-emissions-performance-standard-legislation-mou-to-expand-diversified-responses-park-rangers-and-event-staffing-sound-transit-survey-for-west-seattle-station-pl/

Seattle City Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2 – South Seattle) will join a diverse coalition of Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faith leaders, elected officials, and advocates to releas...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/11/16/seattle-councilmember-morales-joins-coalition-calling-for-ceasefire-end-of-human-rights-abuses-in-israel-palestine/

The Seattle City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether it should use $1.5 million to fund services for tiny house villages in Seattle or ShotSpotter, a police surveillance technology th...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/11/13/police-chiefs-critical-of-shotspotter-cities-pulling-out-of-contracts/

Contents Fantastic News of the Overwhelming Passage of the 2023 Housing Levy This Week in the Budget Hearing Examiner Denies Impact Fees SEPA Appeal Resolution Passes: New Welcoming Policy for In...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/overwhelming-passage-of-the-2023-housing-levy-budget-update-hearing-examiner-denies-impact-fees-sepa-appeal-resolution-passes-new-welcoming-policy-for-individuals-in-shelter-and-receivin/

Decision removes roadblock to vote on Comp Plan amendment that could diversify funding options for transportation safety projects Seattle City Councilmembers Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Sea...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/11/06/seattle-city-councilmembers-herbold-pedersen-celebrate-decision-in-favor-of-the-city/

WHEREAS the Palestinian people of Gaza are now facing an unimaginable human catastrophe as the Israeli military, the fourth-largest in the world, invades and imposes a brutal blockade on Gaza; an...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/11/06/a-resolution-condemning-the-israeli-military-assault-on-the-people-of-gaza-urging-an-immediate-ceasefire-affirming-opposition-to-islamophobia-and-antisemitism-and-urging-congress-to-end-all-militar/

Contents Public Hearing on Transportation Impact Fee Comprehensive Plan Amendment Little Saigon Public Safety Meeting SPD Implements New Policy Regulating Ruses Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal Replacem...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/public-hearing-on-transportation-impact-fee-comprehensive-plan-amendment-little-saigon-public-safety-meeting-spd-implements-new-policy-regulating-ruses-fauntleroy-ferry-terminal-replacement-plan/

Contents CARE Responder Team Launch This Week in the Budget Homestead Partnership with Admiral Church Announcement! Family Caregiver Support Month Pickleball in Lincoln Park CARE Responder Team L...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/care-responder-team-launch-this-week-in-the-budget-homestead-partnership-with-admiral-church-announcement-family-caregiver-support-month/

The Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation today, sponsored by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6- Northwest Seattle), that will allow the City to fix a notoriously dangerous se...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/10/24/seattle-councilmember-dan-strauss-passes-legislation-to-fix-dangerous-section-of-burke-gilman-trails-missing-link/

Contents This Week in the Budget Time to Vote for Participatory Budgeting Projects Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation for October This Week in the Budget Several of my priorities were inclu...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/this-week-in-the-budget-time-to-vote-for-participatory-budgeting-projects-domestic-violence-awareness-proclamation-for-october/

Friday, October 20, 2023 END THE WAR ON GAZA END US MILITARY FUNDING FOR ISRAEL’S WAR MACHINE SOLIDARITY AGAINST WAR AND TERROR END THE OCCUPATION AND BLOCKADE BUILD A POWERFUL, INTERNATIONAL, ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/10/20/statement-against-israeli-war-on-gaza/

Record-setting investments in affordable housing,realignment of JumpStart for targeted investments in economy, and funding for other critical needs Budget Chair, Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Po...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/10/20/seattle-city-council-budget-chair-mosqueda-releases-2024-balancing-package/

Budget Chair Mosqueda underscores urgency around ‘health of our economy and community’  Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8 – Citywide), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, release...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/10/17/councilmember-mosqueda-reacts-to-economic-forecast/

The Seattle City Council’s Select Budget Committee met this morning to hear from community groups and service providers about the positive impacts that JumpStart Seattle Progressive Revenue has...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/10/16/proof-of-public-investment-impact-from-jumpstart-seattle-progressive-revenue/

Contents This Week in the Budget City Council Meeting Update Earthquake Safety Seattle Home Fair Before the Badge Community-Police Dialogue Sound Transit October 25 planning meeting at Alki Mason...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/this-week-in-the-budget-city-council-meeting-update-earthquake-safety-seattle-home-fair-before-the-badge-community-police-dialogue-sound-transit-october-25-planning-meeting-at-alki-maso/

October 9, 2023 “It’s clear that Newsom, Biden, and the Democratic Party as a whole care far more for the strategic relations of the American ruling class with the reactionary Modi regime tha...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/10/09/press-release-kshama-sawant-condemns-veto-of-caste-discrimination-ban-by-democratic-california-governor-gavin-newsom/

Contents Staffing News This Week in the Budget See If You Qualify for Food Assistance Celebrate Banned Books Week! City Clerk Archives Gazette, 1983 Film on Trees District 1 Parks Updates SW Libr...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/staffing-news-this-week-in-the-budget-see-if-you-qualify-for-food-assistance-celebrate-banned-books-week-city-clerk-archives-gazette-1983-film-on-trees-district-1-parks-updates-sw/

Seattle City Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2 – South Seattle) attended the groundbreaking of the MLK Way Safety Project this morning alongside Mayor Harrell, Seattle Department of Tr...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/10/06/seattle-councilmember-morales-celebrates-mlk-way-safety-improvement-groundbreaking-calls-for-more-timely-safety-improvements/

Contents 9-26 PSHS Committee Summary South Park Pump Station and Roadway/Drainage Event Saturday Spokane Street (Low) Bridge Closed October 7-14 Order Free At-Home COVID Tests It’s Budget Seaso...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/9-26-pshs-committee-summary-south-park-pump-station-and-roadway-drainage-event-saturday-spokane-street-low-bridge-closed-october-7-14-order-free-at-home-covid-tests-its-budget-seaso/

Seattle City Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2 – South Seattle) released the following statement in response to news that Seattle police have arrested five accused of being linked to a...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/27/seattle-city-councilmember-morales-statement-on-arrests-connected-to-home-invasion-robberies/

The Seattle City Council approved a resolution today to advance plans to redevelop Memorial Stadium. The legislation, sponsored by Council President Debora Juarez (District 5), supports a public-...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/27/seattle-city-council-passes-resolution-advancing-memorial-stadium-redevelopment-plans/

Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1, West Seattle and South Park) and Councilmember Andrew Lewis, (District 7, Pioneer Square to Magnolia) released a statement, calling the 2 percent wage incr...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/26/councilmembers-herbold-lewis-statement-on-wage-increases-for-human-services-workers-included-in-proposed-budget/

Ahead of this year’s budget deliberations, the Seattle City Council is releasing a new tool, the Seattle Budget Dashboard, to make it easier to understand this year’s budget adjustments. It�...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/25/seattle-city-council-launches-seattle-budget-dashboard-new-tool-to-track-budget-changes/

Seattle City Councilmember Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle and South Park), Chair of the Public Safety and Human Services Committee, released the following statement. It c...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/23/councilmember-herbold-statement-following-release-of-audio-in-which-spd-officer-uses-racial-slur/

Contents Health 99 Event Working Washington’s PayUp Party Saturday Gathering with South Asian Community Leaders SDOT West Seattle Bridge Update Federal Tree Grant Includes Delridge Native Fores...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/health-99-event-working-washingtons-payup-party-saturday-gathering-with-south-asian-community-leaders-sdot-west-seattle-bridge-update-federal-tree-grant-includes-delridge-native-fores/

Seattle City Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2 – South Seattle) is demanding a plan of action from the Seattle Police Department after a new article was released showing an off-duty Se...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/22/seattle-councilmember-morales-calls-for-action-after-audio-released-of-spd-officer-using-racist-and-sexist-slurs/

Seattle – Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1, West Seattle & South Park), in her ongoing commitment to addressing the overdose crisis, celebrates the passage of a resolution at today�...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/21/king-county-board-of-health-approves-councilmember-herbolds-resolution-to-maximize-impact-of-opioid-settlement-funding-for-king-county-residents/

A Seattle City Council committee unanimously approved a resolution this morning to support the joint efforts of the Seattle Public Schools and Seattle Center to advance plans to redevelop Memoria...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/21/legislation-in-support-of-partnership-to-redevelop-memorial-stadium-passes-key-council-vote/

Councilmember Morales statement on Workforce Equity Audit results Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2, Chinatown / International District and South Seattle) released a statement this morni...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/21/councilmember-morales-statement-on-workforce-equity-audit-results/

September 19, 2023 Greetings, union sisters, brothers, and siblings: As a Seattle City Councilmember, a rank-and-file union member, a proud member of Socialist Alternative and an activist with Wo...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/20/my-statement-in-support-of-city-of-seattle-workers-fighting-for-strong-contracts/

September 19, 2023 Thanks to everyone who demanded that the City Council vote against this legislation.  I will be voting ‘no’ on this bill, which is attempt number two by the city’s Democ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/20/read-my-speech-against-restarting-the-war-on-drugs-in-our-city/

The Seattle City Council passed legislation today, sponsored by Councilmember Sara Nelson (Position 9 — Citywide), to bolster support for local businesses. With strong community support, the C...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/19/seattle-city-council-expands-support-for-local-businesses-by-boosting-business-improvement-areas-in-ballard-downtown/

SEATTLE – The Seattle City Council passed legislation today that will refocus Seattle’s approach to public drug use and make unprecedented commitments to prioritizing treatment and diversion...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/19/seattle-city-council-passes-legislation-to-prioritize-treatment-and-address-public-drug-use/

Following the Seattle City Council’s 6-3 vote to pass legislation (CB 120645) to adopt state law and allow the City Attorney to prosecute public drug and possession, Councilmember Sara Nelson (...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/19/councilmember-nelson-celebrates-passage-of-bill-to-address-public-drug-use-and-possession/

The Seattle City Council approved legislation today, co-sponsored by Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle and South Park) and proposed by Mayor Bruce Harrell, that will put ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/19/herbold-improved-drug-law-authority-prioritizes-diversion-over-prosecution/

SEATTLE – Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda issued the following statement regarding the Seattle City Council’s final consideration of legislation (CB 120645) that allows the Seattle City Atto...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/19/councilmember-mosqueda-rejects-further-prosecution-of-addiction-a-public-health-crisis/

Contents 9-12 PSHS Committee Meeting SPOG Leader Says Woman Killed by Another Police Officer “Had Limited Value” Vacant Building Monitoring Program Legislative Update Hiawatha Playfield Reope...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/9-12-pshs-committee-meeting-spog-leader-says-woman-killed-by-another-police-officer-had-limited-value-vacant-building-monitoring-program-legislative-update-hiawatha-playfiel/

September 15, 2023 “Auderer’s actions are far from an exception in police departments nationwide—under both Democrats & Republicans—which use excessive force with impunity, especially aga...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/15/press-release-sawant-calls-for-independently-elected-community-oversight-over-seattle-police-firing-of-daniel-auderer-mike-solan-after-horrific-comments-about-death-of-jaanhavi-kandula/

SEATTLE – Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) celebrated the Seattle City Council’s passage of a resolution requesting the creation of a National Infrastructure Bank (NIB...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/13/seattle-city-council-passes-resolution-supporting-national-infrastructure-bank-calls-on-congress-to-act/

Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2 – South Seattle) is calling for Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz to take immediate action after a video came out in which a Seattle police officer mad...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/13/seattle-city-councilmember-morales-calls-for-police-chief-to-take-immediate-action-over-officers-abhorrent-comments/

Contents Consent Decree Ruling Impact Fees You Can Help Prevent Overdose Applications Due 9/20 for Seattle Youth Employment Program Myers Way Encampment Resolved Back to School OEM Emergency Mana...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/consent-decree-ruling-impact-fees-you-can-help-prevent-overdose-applications-due-9-20-for-seattle-youth-employment-program-myers-way-encampment-resolved-back-to-school-oem-emergency-manage/

Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle & South Park) released the following statement after U.S. District Court Judge James Robart released an order finding the Seattle Police De...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/07/councilmember-herbold-statement-on-federal-courts-consent-decree-ruling/

SEATTLE –  Following their recent designation of illegal drag racing zones, the Seattle City Council passed two additional pillars of the traffic camera enforcement strategy, as sponsored by�...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/05/safer-streets-enabled-by-passage-of-additional-traffic-camera-enforcement-legislation/

Contents August 14 PSHS Committee Recap Community Police Commission August 31 Event, Executive Director Appointment Alki Beach Pride This Sunday Register for Fall 2023 Classes and Activities Fire...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/august-14-pshs-committee-recap-community-police-commission-august-31-event-executive-director-appointment-alki-beach-pride-register-for-fall-2023-classes-and-activities-fire-safety-fair-un/

The Seattle City Council passed legislation today that will help increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations in Seattle. The legislation was sponsored by Councilmember Sara Nelson a...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/08/15/seattle-city-council-passes-legislation-to-boost-public-ev-charging-stations/

SEATTLE – The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee passed today legislation sponsored by Councilmember Alex Pedersen, which will increase the space for low-income hou...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/08/15/innovative-strategy-to-maximize-permanent-affordable-housing-and-transit-access-to-address-homelessness-crisis-passes-seattles-tran/

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Dan Strauss signed a proclamation today declaring August 14, 2023 to be Ballard FC Day. Members of the team stopped by Seattle City Hall today to cel...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/08/14/seattle-proclaims-today-ballard-fc-day/

Contents App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance Passes Midyear Budget Bill Victories August 8 PSHS Meetings Community Police Commission ED Position Interviews Backpacks for Kids Summer Ba...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance-passes-midyear-budget-bill-victories-august-8-pshs-meetings-community-police-commission-ed-position-interviews-backpacks-for-kids-summer-bash-fri/

The Seattle City Council voted to approve a grant to help SIFF re-open the historic Cinerama theater and provide public benefit programming there. Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis secured the fundin...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/08/09/seattle-city-council-approves-funding-for-cinerama-re-opening-community-programming/

SEATTLE – Councilmember Alex Pedersen (District 4, Northeast Seattle) issued the following statement in response to today’s release of the report by the City of Seattle’s Revenue Stabi...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/08/09/councilmember-pedersen-urges-reduction-of-harmful-regressive-taxes-as-part-of-city-halls-emerging-ideas-for-new-revenue/

 Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Pos. 8 – Citywide) announced that the Revenue Stabilization Workgroup has completed their work and issued a final report conside...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/08/09/city-of-seattle-revenue-stabilization-workgroup-completes-work-issues-report-with-options-to-address-seattles-revenue-gap/

SEATTLE – Councilmember Alex Pedersen (District 4, Northeast Seattle) issued the following statement celebrating today’s announced agreement to save Luma, the magnificent cedar tree in�...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/08/09/councilmember-pedersen-celebrates-agreement-to-save-luma-the-magnificent-cedar-tree-in-northeast-seattle-much-work-to-do-to-protect-trees-throughout-the-city/

For the first time in its history, Seattle will host the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. In preparation, the Seattle City Council passed legislation today outlining how hosting duties will work. �...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/08/08/seattle-city-council-to-vote-on-2026-fifa-world-cup-plan/

The Seattle City Council passed an ordinance today, sponsored by Councilmembers Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle and South Park) and Andrew J. Lewis (Pioneer Square to Magnolia),...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/08/08/seattle-city-council-passes-first-in-the-nation-law-protecting-app-based-workers-from-unreasonable-deactivations/

 Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle & South Park) is looking forward to the Council vote tomorrow on the midyear budget bill. Among other things, the bill moves $1.6 millio...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/08/07/councilmember-herbold-celebrates-mid-year-supplemental-budget-positions-for-new-police-alternative-also-1-million-to-expand-opioid-treatment/

Contents Council Blog Post re Police Union Negotiations, August 8 SPMA Hearing Terminal 5 Quiet Zone Construction Expanding Opioid Addiction Treatment Visiting the Rainier Valley Food Bank Duwami...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/council-blog-post-re-police-union-negotiations-august-8-spma-hearing-terminal-5-quiet-zone-construction-expanding-opioid-addiction-treatment-visiting-the-rainier-valley-food-bank-duwamish-riv/

Legislation sponsored by Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis (District 7 – Pioneer Square to Magnolia) to partner with SIFF and support the purchase and operation of the historic Cinerama theater pas...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/08/02/legislation-for-city-of-seattle-to-partner-with-siff-cinerama-passes-committee-vote/

The Seattle City Council voted against legislation, sponsored by Councilmember Kshama Sawant, that would have established a rent control policy for the city. That legislation would have only gone...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/08/01/seattle-city-council-votes-down-rent-control-trigger-law/

Seattle City Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis (District 7 – Pioneer Square to Magnolia) hailed a comprehensive proposal, announced by Mayor Harrell’s office today, to expand drug treatment and...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/07/31/seattle-city-councilmember-lewis-hails-collaborative-plan-to-ramp-up-treatment-investments-address-public-drug-use/

The Seattle City Council will be holding a public hearing to gather community input on the upcoming Seattle Police Management Association (SPMA) contract negotiations. It will be on August 8 at 5...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/07/31/seattle-city-council-to-hold-public-hearing-on-seattle-police-management-association-contract/

Seattle, WA – On Saturday morning, Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2, Chinatown / International District and South Seattle) issued the following statement regarding the shooting at...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/07/29/statement-from-councilmember-morales-in-response-to-shooting-at-rainier-beach-safeway/

Seattle, WA – Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2, International District and South Seattle) is working with a large coalition of community stakeholders and the Office of Planning and...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/07/28/councilmember-morales-and-opcd-launch-phase-ii-of-equitable-development-zoning-the-connected-communities-development-pilot/

Contents July 25 Public Safety and Human Services Committee Seattle Police Management Association Public Hearing Aug 8 Council Adopts Racing Zone Legislation July 25 Public Safety and Human Servi...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/july-25-public-safety-and-human-services-committee-seattle-police-management-association-public-hearing-aug-8-council-adopts-racing-zone-legislation/

Sent July 28, 2023 Dear Tara and everyone at KC Tenants, My name is Kshama Sawant. I believe we had been in touch some years ago in the context of renters’ rights issues. Congratulations on all...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/07/28/my-letter-to-kc-tenants-requesting-letter-of-support-for-seattle-rent-control-fight/

Seattle City Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis (District 7 – Pioneer Square to Magnolia) is proposing legislation to partner with SIFF to support the purchase and long-term operating of the Seattle...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/07/27/seattle-city-councilmember-lewis-proposes-partnership-to-open-the-cinerama-make-theater-the-center-of-public-cinema-in-seattle/

It’s been just over a year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ruling people did not have a right to access abortion and allowing states to dramatically repress reproductive rights....

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/07/25/abortion-bans-are-forcing-more-patients-to-seattle-how-funding-from-the-seattle-city-council-is-supporting-them/

The Seattle City Council passed legislation today to reduce drag racing and dangerous driving. The ordinance, sponsored by Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle and South Park) ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/07/25/seattle-city-council-passes-transportation-safety-legislation-that-discourages-dangerous-drag-racing-with-automated-enforcement/

Contents Racing Zones vote in Transportation/SPU Committee App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights’ Ordinance Myers Way Encampment Update July 26th South Park Civic Coffee Event Share Your Input o...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/racing-zones-vote-in-transportation-spu-committee-app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance-myers-way-encampment-update-july-26th-south-park-civic-coffee-event-share-your-inp/

A Seattle City Council committee voted against new legislation Friday to establish a rent control policy for the city. The legislation would only go into effect if Washington State repeals laws p...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/07/21/seattle-city-council-committee-to-vote-on-rent-control-legislation/

City response to include more thorough investigation practices, technology, underutilized federal and state law enforcement resources   A new report highlighting new approaches to address organ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/07/21/seattle-city-councilmembers-herbold-lewis-announce-organized-retail-crime-recommendations/

 Councilmember Dan Strauss  (District 6 – Northwest Seattle) Chair of the Land Use Committee, celebrated the unanimous passage of a series of council bills known as the “Industrial and Ma...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/07/18/seattle-city-council-passes-industrial-and-maritime-zoning-legislation-updating-the-citys-land-use-code-and-buoying-the-local-economy/

Contents July 11 Public Safety and Human Services Committee Update Amendments to Accountability Ordinance for the Administration of CPC Deactivation Legislation King County Flood Control District...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/3756-2/

RealPage is a company whose software is being used by for-profit landlords to drive up rents sky-high. As alleged in multiple lawsuits, corporations use this software to fix rent prices high, act...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/07/14/seattle-renters-is-your-landlord-taking-part-in-an-alleged-price-fixing-scheme-to-drive-up-rents-get-in-touch-with-my-office/

Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6 – Northwest Seattle) Chair of the Land Use Committee, celebrated the passage of a legislative package to increase affordable housing production by streaml...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/07/05/seattle-city-council-passes-legislative-package-easing-design-review-restrictions-to-increase-citys-stock-of-affordable-housing/

Contents Dual Dispatch /Alternative Response App-Based Workers Deactivation Rights Ordinance City Services for Elders Mayor’s Office Releases Independent Investigations of Former Chief Share Yo...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/3744-2/

Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6- Northwest Seattle) Chair of the Land Use Committee, celebrates the passage of CB 120520, colloquially known as the “Bringing Business Home” bill, by t...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/06/27/seattle-city-council-passes-bill-bolstering-support-for-home-based-businesses/

Contents Resolution to Support Fair Pay for Human Services Workers Supporting Mental Health at Chief Sealth 4th of July Fireworks Transportation and SPU Committee Briefing on Racing Zone Proposal...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/3734-2/

June 22, 2023 “In a demonstration of the U.S. imperialist “friend-shoring” agenda against the China-led bloc in the New Cold War, President Biden’s White House is currently hosting the re...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/06/22/press-release-sawant-calls-on-working-people-to-fight-modi-aligned-right-wing-california-democratic-partys-attempts-to-undermine-proposed-caste-discrimination-ban/

The Seattle Social Housing Developer The new Seattle Social Housing Developer Board, which will oversee the work to bringing affordable social housing to Seattle, will meet for the just the seco...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/06/22/seattle-social-housing-developer-board-to-hold-second-ever-meeting/

SEATTLE – Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6 – Northwest Seattle) Chair of the Land Use Committee, is happy to announce that Council Bill 120587 passed unanimously today in Full Counc...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/06/20/councilmember-dan-strauss-celebrates-passage-of-legislation-streamlining-development-project-review-in-downtown-seattle/

The Seattle City Council passed a resolution, sponsored by Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle and South Park), declaring the Council’s intent to consider funding equitable ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/06/20/seattle-city-council-responds-to-staffing-crisis-passes-resolution-in-support-of-fair-pay-for-human-services-workers/

Note: This article is an adaption of a Seattle City Council Central Staff Memo. The full memo is available on Legistar.   The Seattle City Council, responding to an ongoing staffing crisis, pas...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/06/20/resolution-supporting-wage-equity-for-seattle-human-services-workers-approved-in-committee/

Contents Public Safety & Human Services Committee Update Housing Levy Sent to Voters in November Racing Zone Proposal Office of Sustainability and Environment Proposal for Building Emissions Perf...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/public-safety-human-services-committee-update-housing-levy-sent-to-voters-in-november-racing-zone-proposal-office-of-sustainability-and-environment-proposal-for-building-emissions-performance/

The Seattle City Council unanimously approved an ordinance today putting the 2023 Housing Levy renewal on the ballot this November. The legislation, sponsored by Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, af...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/06/13/seattle-city-council-sends-affordable-housing-levy-to-voters/

Contents Update on Myers Way District 1 Parks Updates Elder Abuse Awareness Day Proclamation Council Vote on Bill to Incorporate State Law on Drug Possession & Public Use into Municipal Code Upda...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/update-on-myers-way-district-1-parks-updates-elder-abuse-awareness-day-proclamation-council-vote-on-bill-to-incorporate-state-law-on-drug-possession-publih3-use-into-municipal-code/

The Seattle City Council did not pass a proposed bill, yesterday, that would have given the Seattle City Attorney’s Office new powers to prosecute drug possession.   Since then, inaccurate in...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/06/07/setting-the-record-straight-on-seattle-city-councils-decision-not-to-give-city-attorney-unprecedented-powers/

Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis (District 7 – Pioneer Square to Magnolia) issued the following statement:  “Yesterday I joined the majority of City Councilmembers in voting “no” on Council...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/06/07/councilmember-lewis-outlines-strategy-to-expand-addiction-treatment-diversion-and-address-public-drug-use/

Pedersen’s fiscally responsible tax reform legislation would, for the first time, eliminate a regressive tax for everyone and offset that water tax revenue with a local 2% capital gains excise ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/06/07/release-councilmember-pedersen-launches-bold-tax-reform-to-make-the-system-more-fair-for-seattle/

SEATTLE – Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle and South Park) released the following statement after Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison put out a false statement concerni...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/06/06/seattle-city-councilmember-herbold-sets-record-straight-after-city-attorneys-false-statement-about-drug-legislation/

Councilmembers Sara Nelson (District 9, Citywide) and Alex Pedersen (District 4, Northeast Seattle), and City Attorney Ann Davison issued the following statements today following a vote on Coun...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/06/06/statements-by-councilmembers-nelson-pedersen-and-city-attorney-davison-on-the-possession-and-public-drug-use-bill-vote/

Seattle City Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis got a special inside look at the Cinerama for the first time since the SIFF bought the property, three years after it shut down operations. In this firs...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/06/06/an-inside-look-at-siffs-plans-to-save-seattles-beloved-cinerama-theater/

Seattle City Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2 – South Seattle) urged her colleagues to reject CB 120586 – legislation proposed by Republican City Attorney Ann Davison to ramp up the...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/06/05/councilmember-morales-urges-council-to-reject-unprecedented-attempt-to-ramp-up-failed-war-on-drugs/

Contents Happy June Pride KCRHA 5 Year Plan Approved Outreach to District 1 Encampments Consent Decree Status Conference Sound Transit Timelines for West Seattle and Ballard Lines 6/6 Parks Works...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/happy-june-pride-kcrha-5-year-plan-approved-outreach-to-district-1-encampments-consent-decree-status-conference-sound-transit-timelines-for-west-seattle-and-ballard-lines-parks-workshop-in-d/

Councilmember Pedersen Urges Policymakers to Listen to Results of the Survey  SEATTLE – Councilmember Alex Pedersen (District 4, Northeast Seattle) released new survey results revealing th...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/05/31/new-survey-of-seattle-residents-reveals-75-support-for-impact-fees-to-pay-for-transportation-infrastructure/

SEATTLE – Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) was joined today by a coalition of affordable housing developers, labor leaders, community organizations, the City of Seattle O...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/05/31/councilmember-mosqueda-and-partners-announce-legislation-renewing-the-seattle-housing-levy/

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Committee Update / Seattle Pride Night Out on June 22nd / Office of Police Accountability Annual Report / EPA East Wate...

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SEATTLE – Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6- Northwest Seattle) Chair of the Land Use Committee, in collaboration with Mayor Bruce Harrell, has passed a new, stronger Tree Protection Ordi...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/05/23/seattle-city-council-passes-stronger-tree-protection-ordinance-that-protects-ten-times-as-many-trees-while-increasing-housing-stock/

Contents Bola Wrap Press Conference Responding to Gun Violence Mental Health Resources for Students Parks and Warm Weather Flood Control District Testimony to Address South Park Flooding West Sea...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/bola-wrap-press-conference-responding-to-gun-violence-mental-health-resources-for-students-parks-and-warm-weather-south-park-flooding-west-seattle-high-school-landmark-legislation/

The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation on May 2 renewing and expanding the Metropolitan Improvement District (MID). The legislation will safeguard funding for some programs and...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/05/18/whats-the-mid-seattle-city-council-approves-major-community-led-investments-in-downtown/

The Seattle City Council passed a resolution today establishing the city’s support for a plan to demolish and rebuild Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center through a private-public partnership. T...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/05/16/seattle-city-council-approves-initial-plan-for-memorial-stadium-redevelopment/

The new Seattle Social Housing Developer Board, which will oversee the work to bringing affordable social housing to Seattle, will meet for the first time Tuesday, May 23. This comes after Initia...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/05/15/seattle-social-housing-developer-board-to-hold-its-first-meeting-ever/

Contents First Responders Protections May is Mental Health Awareness Month SR99 Northbound Ramp Opened Tuesday Morning Learning More about LEAD and Co-LEAD Draft App-Based Workers Deactivations R...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/first-responders-protections-may-is-mental-health-awareness-month-sr99-northbound-ramp-opened-tuesday-morning-learning-more-about-lead-and-co-lead-draft-app-based-workers-deactivations-rights/

SEATTLE – The Seattle City Council unanimously passed Council Bill 120549 granting legal protections to Seattle firefighters while they’re responding to emergencies. The legislation was sp...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/05/09/seattle-city-council-passes-legislation-to-protect-firefighters-other-first-responders/

The Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation (6-0) today to protect firefighters and EMTs when they are responding to emergencies. The legislation closes a loophole that excluded them ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/05/09/seattle-city-council-passes-legislation-to-protect-firefighters/

Contents West Seattle Bridge Update/SR 99 Ramp Update Pay Equity in the News Family Support Funding Available Free eBooks for Teens & Young Adults 2024 City Council Boundary Maps Public Safety Jo...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/west-seattle-bridge-update-sr-99-ramp-update-pay-equity-in-the-news-family-support-funding-available-free-ebooks-for-teens-young-adults-2024-city-council-boundary-maps-public-safety-jobs/

The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation today, sponsored by Councilmember Sara Nelson (Position 9 — Citywide), to renew and expand the Metropolitan Improvement District (MI...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/05/02/councilmember-nelson-celebrates-passage-of-the-metropolitan-improvement-district-mid-renewal/

Proposition One – The Crisis Care Centers Levy is on its way to being approved by voters in King County. It will fund five new crisis care centers in the coming years. But, one King County city...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/05/02/councilmember-neal-black-kirkland-leads-the-way-on-mental-health-response/

The 13-member Seattle Social Housing Developer Board that has officially been appointed. The members made their first public statements since being appointed, joining a Seattle City Council commi...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/04/28/meet-the-13-people-appointed-to-bring-social-housing-to-seattle/

Contents Fire Department Obstructions and Pay Equity at Committee Fair Chance Housing Still in Effect Denim Day Seattle/King County Clinic This Weekend State Legislative Session Adopts Priority B...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/fire-department-obstructions-and-pay-equity-at-committee-fair-chance-housing-still-in-effect-denim-day-seattle-king-county-clinic-this-weekend-state-action-on-gun-control-behavioral-healt/

Seattle, WA – On Friday morning, Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2, Chinatown / International District and South Seattle) and newly appointed members of the Seattle Social Housing D...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/04/28/councilmember-morales-hosts-the-first-gathering-of-the-seattle-social-housing-developer-board/

Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle), chair of the Public Safety and Human Services Committee, released the following statement following the announcement by City Attorney Ann...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/04/27/councilmember-herbold-statement-on-proposed-public-consumption-legislation/

City Attorney Ann Davison proposed legislation with City Councilmembers Sara Nelson and Alex Pedersen to prohibit the use of drugs in public places including parks, sidewalks, bus stops, and publ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/04/27/city-attorney-ann-davison-councilmember-sara-nelson-councilmember-alex-pedersen-announce-new-legislation-to-improve-public-safety-and-discourage-the-public-consumption-of-controlled-substances/

The Seattle City Council voted today to confirm the Seattle Social Housing Developer Board’s first two members. The new board will be tasked with oversee the social housing developer that was c...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/04/25/members-of-seattle-social-housing-developer-board-to-be-appointed-tuesday/

Legislation proposed by Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle and South Park) and Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis (District 7 – Pioneer Square to Magnolia) to better protect fir...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/04/25/seattle-council-proposes-legislation-to-protect-firefighters/

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https://council.seattle.gov/2023/04/24/seattle-city-council-launches-new-blog/

Lights, camera, action! The Seattle City Council confirmed the appointment of the first members of the Seattle Film Commission on Friday, April 21 marking a “transformational moment in the futu...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/04/24/seattle-city-council-confirms-first-members-of-seattle-film-commission/

Contents How the City Prioritizes Encampments for Services Time to Return Your Ballot Talking Brain Health in District 1 Medical Abortion is Legal and Available Here Roxhill Park Bog Preservation...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/how-the-city-prioritizes-encampments-for-services-return-your-ballot-brain-health-in-district-1-medical-abortion-is-legal-and-available-here-roxhill-park-bog-preservation-efforts-ser-report/

Seattle joined the cities of Auburn and Burien to cap late fees for rental payments to no more than ten dollars a month. Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales (District 2 – Southeast Seattle...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/04/18/councilmembers-morales-and-mosqueda-celebrate-passage-of-10-rental-late-fee-cap/

Seattle, WA – Councilmember Lisa Herbold (West Seattle and South Park) celebrated the Seattle City Council’s unanimous vote to recommend the appointment of Tanya Kim, who was the Acting Dir...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/04/18/herbold-celebrates-the-confirmation-of-tanya-kim-as-the-permanent-director-of-the-human-services-department/

SEATTLE – Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales (District 2 – Southeast Seattle & Chinatown-International District), Mayor Bruce Harrell, and Seattle Office for Civil Rights Director Der...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/04/18/councilmember-morales-mayor-harrell-office-of-civil-rights-pass-historic-race-social-justice-ordinance/

The Seattle City Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of the first 10 members of the Seattle Film Commission today.   The Seattle Film Commission was a key recommendation of the 2020 ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/04/18/councilmember-nelson-celebrates-appointment-of-first-members-of-the-seattle-film-commission/

SEATTLE – Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis (District 7 – Downtown) issued the following statement in support of Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan that was announced today:   �...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/04/17/councilmember-lewis-applauds-revitalization-plan-for-downtown/

Contents Update from the 4/11 Public Safety & Human Services Committee Food Assistance: How to Find – or Give – Help Apply By 4/21 for Career Pathways for Gun Violence-Affected Youth Grant La...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/committee-update-food-assistance-career-pathways-for-gun-violence-affected-youth-last-chance-for-free-covid-tests-april-pools-day-ev-charging-stations-get-engaged-program-fair-cha/

Contents Renewing the Housing Levy April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Westside Healthy Empowered Youth (HEY) Town Hall Library Hours Expanding at Local Branches Help Lay the Groundwork for A...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/renewing-the-housing-levy-april-is-sexual-assault-awareness-month-westside-healthy-empowered-youth-hey-town-hall-library-hours-expanding-at-local-branches-help-lay-the-groundwork-for-agi/

April 5, 2023 Seattle City Councilmembers, I am writing to urge you to support the legislation from my office to cap late rent fees at $10/month, which will come for a vote in committee this Frid...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/04/05/my-letter-to-city-council-democrats-i-urge-you-to-vote-yes-to-cap-late-rent-fees-at-10-month/

Contents March 28 PSHS Committee Report Consent Decree Update Duwamish Valley Program Update Terminal 5 Quiet Zone Construction to Begin Today is Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) Keep Masking Up in...

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The New Law Also Expands Paid Sick Leave to More Types of App-Based Workers  SEATTLE – Today Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) and Mayor Bruce Harrell lauded the creation of...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/03/28/councilmember-mosqueda-and-mayor-bruce-harrell-celebrate-first-in-the-nation-permanent-sick-and-safe-leave-for-gig-workers/

Contents Soaring Overdose Deaths App-Based Workers’ Protections 988 Implementation Nowruz Proclamation Impact Fee Projects, Presentations Sound Transit Board Action West Marginal Way Bike Lane ...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/soaring-overdose-deaths-app-based-workers-protections-988-implementation-nowruz-proclamation-impact-fee-projects-presentations-sound-transit-board-action-west-marginal-way-bike-l/

Contents SFD Fire Safety Fair and Free Smoke Strobe Alarms New Telehealth Clinic Finder Join a District 1 Civic Coffee The Pay Penalty for Human Services Workers RapidRide H Line Service Begins S...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/sfd-fire-safety-fair-and-free-smoke-strobe-alarms-new-telehealth-clinic-finder-join-a-district-1-civic-coffee-the-pay-penalty-for-human-services-workers-rapidride-h-line-service-begins-saturda/

Contents SFD Fire Safety Fair and Free Smoke Strobe Alarms New Telehealth Clinic Finder Join a District 1 Civic Coffee The Pay Penalty for Human Services Workers RapidRide H Line Service Begins S...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/sfd-fire-safety-fair-and-free-smoke-strobe-alarms-new-telehealth-clinic-finder-join-a-district-1-civic-coffee-the-pay-penalty-for-human-services-workers-rapidride-h-line-service-begins-saturda/

SEATTLE – Seattle City Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2 – Southeast Seattle, Chinatown-International District, & Yesler Terrace) released the following statement this morning cal...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/03/16/councilmember-morales-declares-support-for-north-south-cid-station-placement-alongside-neighborhood-leaders/

These stories were submitted by Seattle renters to my Council office in March 2023, in support of our legislation to cap late fees for overdue rent payments. Read more about the struggle here, an...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/03/15/seattle-renters-share-their-late-fee-stories/

These stories were submitted to my Council office in March 2023, in support of our legislation to cap late fees for overdue rent payments. Read more about the struggle here. The post Renter Lat...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/03/15/renter-late-fee-stories/

Contents Update on Sexual Assault Investigations Helmet Use Remains High One Year Post-Repeal Progress on Hiawatha Community Center Human Services Department Director Nomination Be a Film Commiss...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/update-on-sexual-assault-investigations-helmet-use-remains-high-one-year-post-repeal-progress-on-hiawatha-community-center-human-services-department-director-nomination-be-a-film-commissioner/

Today I am sharing an update in real-time about the next steps to complete the Burke-Gilman Trail ‘Missing Link’. Today I wrote Mayor Bruce Harrell and SDOT Director Greg Spotts requesting ou...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/03/10/completing-the-missing-link-of-the-burke-gilman-trail/

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Toronto District School Board Trustees, Today, you will be voting on a motion that would establish caste as a protected category in the Toronto school district—in other...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/03/08/my-letter-to-the-toronto-district-school-board-i-urge-you-to-vote-yes-today-on-caste-protections-for-toronto-students-2/

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Toronto District School Board Trustees, Today, you will be voting on a motion that would establish caste as a protected category in the Toronto school district—in other...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/03/08/my-letter-to-the-toronto-district-school-board-i-urge-you-to-vote-yes-today-on-caste-protections-for-toronto-students/

Contents February 28 Public Safety and Human Services Committee Update Public Safety and Human Services Committee Work Plan Apply for Nutritious Food Funding from HSD – Due 4/11 Program Outcome...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/february-28-public-safety-and-human-services-committee-update-public-safety-and-human-services-committee-work-plan-apply-for-nutritious-food-funding-from-hsd-due-4-11-program-outcomes/

Seattle Caste Discrimination Ban An ‘Extraordinarily Historic Victory’ Of Oppressed Castes: Kshama Sawant | Outlook Seattle: Why US city’s ban on caste discrimination is historic for South ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/03/02/news-coverage-of-ban-on-caste-discrimination-victory/

January 25 January 26 January 27 January 28 January 30 January 31 February 2 February 21 February 22 February 23 February 27 February 28 March 1 March 2 March 3 March 6 March 7 March 9 March 10 M...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/03/02/media-coverage-ban-on-caste-discrimination/

Contents Public Safety and Human Services Committee: February 28 Before the Badge Community-Police Dialogues Seattle Parks & Recreation Needs Your Ideas! Vision Zero Top-to-Bottom Review and Surv...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/public-safety-and-human-services-committee-before-the-badge-community-police-dialogues-seattle-parks-recreation-needs-your-ideas-vision-zero-top-to-bottom-review-and-survey-pothole-reportin/

Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales (District 2 – Southeast Seattle, Yesler Terrace & Chinatown-International District) released the following statement after the Seattle Department of Tra...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/02/23/councilmember-morales-reacts-to-vision-zero-top-to-bottom-review-announces-plans-for-more-comprehensive-action/

Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) hosted a ceremony on Wednesday to rename a section of Union Street “D’Vonne Pickett, Jr. Way” in honor of the la...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/02/22/mayor-bruce-harrell-councilmember-teresa-mosqueda-honor-dvonne-pickett-jr-with-honorary-designation-of-e-union/

Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales (District 2 – Southeast Seattle & Chinatown-International District) celebrated the passage of Initiative 135 today alongside the House our Neighbors Coa...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/02/21/councilmember-morales-state-leaders-celebrate-passage-of-social-housing-initiative-in-seattle/

Contents: SPD 2022 Crime Report: Crime Trending Down United Way Free Tax Prep Expanded Library Hours Starting April 3rd SPD 2022 Crime Report: Crime Trending Down Last week, SPD released their 20...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/2022-crime-report-free-tax-prep-expanded-library-hours-spd-shift-schedule-change/

Contents: SPD 2022 Crime Report: Crime Trending Down United Way Free Tax Prep Expanded Library Hours Starting April 3rd SPD 2022 Crime Report: Crime Trending Down Last week, SPD released their 20...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/2022-crime-report-free-tax-prep-expanded-library-hours-spd-shift-schedule-change/

February 17, 2023 Dear Representative Jayapal, I am writing to urge you to support legislation from my City Council office to ban caste discrimination in Seattle. The Seattle City Council is sche...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/02/17/my-letter-to-rep-pramila-jayapal-support-our-fight-to-make-seattle-the-first-city-to-ban-caste-discrimination/

February 17, 2023 Dear Representative Khanna, I am writing to urge you to support legislation from my City Council office to ban caste discrimination in Seattle. The Seattle City Council is sched...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/02/17/my-letter-to-rep-ro-khanna-support-our-fight-to-make-seattle-the-first-city-to-ban-caste-discrimination/

Dear Councilmembers, I write to you as the India Country Specialist for Amnesty International USA. As you are no doubt aware, Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million pe...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/02/17/amnesty-international-usa-endorsement-for-my-legislation-banning-caste-based-discrimination/

Hello,  API Chaya is a survivor-led organization focused on serving survivors of sexual violence, human trafficking, and domestic violence in Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, Asian, and South ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/02/17/api-chaya-endorsement-for-my-legislation-banning-caste-baste-discrimination/

Dr.-Cornel-West-letterDownload The post Letter from Dr. Cornel West: “I am writing to the council with unapologetic support for the historic ordinance proposed by Councilmember Kshama Sawant ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/02/16/letter-from-dr-cornel-west-i-am-writing-to-the-council-with-unapologetic-support-for-the-historic-ordinance-proposed-by-councilmember-kshama-sawant-to-ban-caste-based-discrimination/

Organizational Endorsements: Amnesty International USA Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) Alphabet Workers Union Socialist Alternative Ambedkar Association of North America Ambedkar In...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/02/13/endorsements-of-councilmember-kshama-sawants-ordinance-to-ban-caste-discrimination-in-seattle/

Organizational endorsements: Individual endorsements: The post Organizational and Individual Endorsements of Councilmember Sawant’s Caste Protection Ordinance appeared first on Seattle City ...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/02/13/organizational-and-individual-endorsements-of-councilmember-sawants-caste-protection-ordinance/

U.S. / Seattle outlets: Indian / Indian-American outlets: The post Media Coverage of Councilmember Sawant’s Caste Protection Ordinance appeared first on Seattle City Council Blog .

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/02/13/media-coverage-of-councilmember-sawants-caste-protection-ordinance/

U.S. / Seattle outlets: Indian / Indian-American outlets: The post Media Coverage of Caste Protection Ordinance appeared first on Seattle City Council Blog .

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/02/13/media-coverage-of-caste-protection-ordinance/

Contents Seattle Police Department 2022 Crime Report Gun Bill Testimony Seattle/King County Clinic 2023 Seeks Volunteers Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission Seeking Two New Commissioners Soun...

https://herbold.seattle.gov/seattle-police-department-2022-crime-report-gun-bill-testimony-seattle-king-county-clinic-2023-seeks-volunteers-seattle-ethics-and-elections-commission-seeking-two-new-commissioners-sound-tran/

 Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6 – Northwest Seattle), Chair of the Land Use Committee, in partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), is excited to announce that S...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/02/06/city-launches-new-round-of-street-cafe-permitting-to-extend-outdoor-dining/

“Our Uncle, Billy Frank Jr., taught us that you should ‘lead to leave.’ I’ve added my own sentiment: ‘leave a legacy.’ I believe it’s time to leave Seattle City Council, and I am pr...

https://council.seattle.gov/2023/02/06/seattle-city-council-president-debora-juarez-announces-she-will-not-seek-re-election/