Rinck-sponsored bill similar to other regulations adopted throughout the region and beyond Today Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) celebrated the passage of emergency legislation that establishes a one-year moratorium on permit applications for development, expansion, or conversion of existing structures to detention centers. The bill, championed by Councilmember Rinck, represents the City’s ongoing commitment to protecting Seattle...
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...
March 10, 2026March 11, 2026In Councilmember Rinck, News, News Releases, Rinck, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
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 (Position...
March 10, 2026March 10, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, Rivera, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
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 Rivera (District...
February 24, 2026February 24, 2026In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
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...
February 17, 2026February 17, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, Public Safety, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Rivera bill prohibits ALL City employees from sharing sensitive information for use in civil immigration enforcement
Council approves bill 8-0 The City Council today voted 8-0 to approve a bill sponsored by Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District...
February 13, 2026February 13, 2026In Councilmember Rinck, News, News Releases, RinckBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rinck and regional leaders take action to prevent new immigration detention centers in King County
Emergency legislation to be heard by full Council February 24 Today Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8), in...
February 10, 2026February 10, 2026In Councilmember Foster, Councilmember Strauss, Foster, News, News Releases, Social Housing, StraussBy City Council News Releases
Seattle City Council approves legislation to begin funding voter-approved social housing
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation today, co-sponsored by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) and Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position...
February 9, 2026February 9, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, Public Safety, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Rivera introduces bill prohibiting City employees from sharing sensitive data with immigration enforcement
Legislation to be heard in Public Safety Committee Tuesday Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) has introduced a new bill (CB...
January 30, 2026January 30, 2026In Councilmember Juarez, Juarez, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Juarez statement on federal immigration enforcement activity in Seattle
Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5) released the following statement after Mayor Katie Wilson’s announcement to address federal immigration enforcement in Seattle. Councilmember Juarez’s statement also comes after recent activity in her district by U.S....
January 29, 2026January 29, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera commends Mayor’s initial steps to prepare for potential increase of ICE enforcement
Today, Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4), issued the following statement supporting Mayor Katie Wilson’s proactive measures to prepare the city...
January 29, 2026January 29, 2026In Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, SakaBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Saka praises Mayor’s actions on ICE activity in Seattle
Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), released the following statement in support of the Mayor Katie Wilson’s announced actions to...
January 28, 2026January 28, 2026In Councilmember Kettle, News, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Public Safety Chair Kettle on second shooting death by federal agents in Minneapolis: ‘Stand-down at once’
By: Councilmember Bob Kettle, District 7 City Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) shared the following thoughts on the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in...
January 27, 2026January 28, 2026In Councilmember Lin, Lin, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Lin statement on the killing of a second Minneapolis resident by federal immigration agents
City Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the following statement after the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by...
Councilmember Dan Strauss hosts town hall on January 28
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss will be hosting his first town hall of 2026 on Wednesday, January 28 at 5:30 p.m. at...
January 16, 2026January 16, 2026In Councilmember Foster, Foster, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Foster calls for transparency and accountability following release of disturbing police officer remarks at Cal Anderson Park protest
Today Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) issued the following statement regarding recently released footage that includes disturbing comments from a...
January 14, 2026January 14, 2026In Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, SakaBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Saka chairs first meeting of expanded Transportation Committee on Thursday, Jan. 15
The City Council’s expanded transportation committee, chaired by Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), is now officially the “Transportation, Waterfront, and...
January 8, 2026January 8, 2026In Councilmember Foster, Councilmember Rinck, Foster, News, News Releases, RinckBy City Council News Releases
Statement on Immigration Enforcement Actions in Seattle and Minneapolis
Seattle Councilmembers Foster and Rinck denounce the shooting of Renee Nicole Good of Minneapolis and emerging immigration enforcement actions in...
January 8, 2026January 8, 2026In Councilmember Lin, Lin, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Lin: We stand with our immigrant communities, in Seattle and across the U.S.
Today Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the following statement regarding actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and yesterday’s...
January 8, 2026January 8, 2026In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Public Safety Chair Kettle condemns ICE tactics, ongoing conduct of raids in Seattle
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), issued the following statement after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions this week in...
January 6, 2026January 6, 2026In Councilmember Foster, Councilmember Hollingsworth, Councilmember Rinck, Foster, Hollingsworth, News, News Releases, Rinck, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
A new day: Councilmembers Rinck and Foster sworn in, Hollingsworth selected as council president
This afternoon, Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) and newly elected Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) were ceremonially sworn into...
January 6, 2026January 6, 2026In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera statement on new City Attorney directive around public drug use cases
Today City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released this statement on the recent directive from new City Attorney Erika Evans about public drug...
January 5, 2026January 6, 2026In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Kettle statement on Seattle’s enforcement of public drug use laws
Discussion is an ‘opportunity’ to improve ordinance Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) released the following statement on erroneous reports...
December 16, 2025December 17, 2025In Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Nelson’s consultant transparency bill clears Council
Today in a split vote (6-2), the City Council okayed new ethics reporting for consultants who contract with the City....
December 16, 2025December 16, 2025In Comprehensive Plan, Councilmember Hollingsworth, Hollingsworth, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
City Council passes final Comprehensive Plan legislation
Select Committee will take up Phase 2 of Comp Plan in 2026 The City Council today revisited amended legislation on...
December 16, 2025December 16, 2025In Councilmember Lin, Lin, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Lin requests community’s help after hit-and-run on Beacon Hill
Following the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist on Beacon Avenue early Sunday morning, Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the...
December 15, 2025December 15, 2025In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera’s statement on this weekend’s tragic events
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the incidents at Brown University in Rhode Island and at...
December 12, 2025December 12, 2025In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera responds to social media post following approval of new police contract
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the head of the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) posted...
December 9, 2025December 9, 2025In Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, Public Safety, SakaBy City Council News Releases
Public Safety Committee Vice Chair Saka announces opposition to new police contract
Calls for stronger reform from the state level: ‘Our city deserves better’ Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), who serves...
December 9, 2025December 9, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News Releases, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Chair Kettle: Maintaining collaborative approach critical to continued public safety success in 2026 and beyond
As the final Public Safety Committee meeting of 2025 concluded today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), the Committee’s chair, offered...
Reclaiming Seattle: Public safety progress is no accident
By: Councilmember Bob Kettle, District 7 In 2023, Seattle voters sent a clear message to City Hall: public safety needs...
December 2, 2025December 2, 2025In Councilmember Hollingsworth, Councilmember Lin, Councilmember Rinck, Lin, News, News Releases, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Eddie Lin sworn in as District 2 councilmember
Earlier today at a meeting of the full City Council, Eddie Lin was ceremoniously sworn in as the councilmember representing...
November 21, 2025November 21, 2025In Budget, Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Kettle secures funding for key District 7 and public safety priorities in 2026 budget
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, announced a number of critical public safety priorities included as part...
November 20, 2025November 20, 2025In Budget, Councilmember Strauss, News, News Releases, Strauss, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Seattle City Council committee passes budget with historic investments in housing, public safety, and affordability
The Seattle City Council’s budget committee unanimously passed the 2026 budget, making record investments in improving safety and affordability for...
November 20, 2025November 20, 2025In Budget, Councilmember Strauss, News, StraussBy City Council Staff
Seattle City Council Passes 2026 Budget: Summary of what’s included
The Seattle City Council’s budget committee unanimously passed the 2026 budget making record investments in improving safety and affordability for...
November 19, 2025November 19, 2025In Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Nelson announces new good governance legislation for city-contracted consultants
Today Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) announced that she is proposing new ethics rules for consultants who contract with...
November 14, 2025November 14, 2025In Councilmember Rinck, News, News Releases, RinckBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed
Nearly 4,500 Seattle and King County households now stand to lose housing and essential services under the changes to HUD’s...
November 13, 2025November 14, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Councilmember Rivera, Councilmember Saka, Councilmember Strauss, Kettle, News, News Releases, Rivera, Saka, Strauss, Top StoryBy City Council News Releases
Seattle Councilmembers welcome Mayor-elect Katie Wilson, commend Mayor Harrell for years of service
Today, following Katie Wilson’s projected election as Seattle’s next mayor and Mayor Bruce Harrell’s concession address, city councilmembers issued the...
November 5, 2025November 5, 2025In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera’s statement on the overwhelming voter support for the FEPP Levy
Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the passage of the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise...
November 4, 2025November 4, 2025In Budget, Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Sara Nelson secures key investments in proposed budget balancing package
Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) highlighted today a slate of her priority amendments that have been included in the...
Summary of Chair Dan Strauss’ 2026 Balancing Package
Seattle City Council Budget Chair Dan Strauss (District 6) released his Balancing Package on November 4, 2025 with a focus...
October 28, 2025October 28, 2025In Councilmember Hollingsworth, Councilmember Juarez, Councilmember Nelson, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council acts to boost food access in Seattle Neighborhoods
Council President Nelson-sponsored bill bans anti-competitive covenants and declares public health emergency due to increased store closures Today the City...
October 28, 2025October 28, 2025In Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, SakaBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Saka proposes budget amendments to strengthen transportation infrastructure and transit safety and security
Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), who also chairs the Council’s Transportation Committee, announced his slate of proposed amendments for...
October 22, 2025October 22, 2025In Budget, Councilmember Rinck, Hollingsworth, News, News Releases, RinckBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rinck and transit leaders announce ‘Better Bus Lanes’ campaign
Coalition-backed initiative seeks to advance safety improvements and reliable transit Earlier today, City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) announced...
October 20, 2025October 20, 2025In Budget, Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Nelson statement on city’s updated revenue forecast
Earlier today Seattle city officials were briefed on the updated economic and revenue forecast for October. In response to more...
October 14, 2025October 14, 2025In Councilmember Nelson, Nelson, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Council President Nelson celebrates passage of public safety tax initiative: ‘A progressive investment that will save lives’
Today City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) celebrated the 8-1 passage of CB 121083 which will enable dedicating up...
October 10, 2025October 10, 2025In Councilmember Hollingsworth, Hollingsworth, News, News ReleasesBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Hollingsworth calls for action after violence on Capitol Hill
City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), whose district includes the Capitol Hill neighborhood, released this statement following a deadly shooting...
October 1, 2025October 1, 2025In Councilmember Rivera, News, News Releases, RiveraBy City Council News Releases
Councilmember Rivera condemns federal government shutdown and disruption of critical services for Seattle residents
City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) today released this statement after the Trump administration and federal lawmakers failed to reach...
September 30, 2025September 30, 2025In Councilmember Kettle, Kettle, Public SafetyBy City Council News Releases
Public Safety Chair Kettle on President Trump’s latest remarks on use of troops in our cities, including Seattle
Following Monday’s press conference with Mayor Bruce Harrell, State Attorney General Nick Brown, and other city officials, President Trump again...
September 23, 2025September 23, 2025In Councilmember Rinck, News, News Releases, RinckBy City Council News Releases
City Council approves ‘Roots to Roofs’ bonus pilot program
Legislation promotes creation of more community-led affordable housing across Seattle Today, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the ‘Roots...
September 23, 2025September 23, 2025In Councilmember Saka, News, News Releases, SakaBy City Council News Releases
City Council approves District Project Fund
Aimed at creating significant traffic safety improvements at the district level Today, the Seattle City Council voted to approve new...