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Councilmember Kettle secures funding for key District 7 and public safety priorities in 2026 budget
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Councilmember Kettle secures funding for key District 7 and public safety priorities in 2026 budget - Seattle City Council Blog
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, announced a number of critical public safety priorities included as part of Seattle’s 2026 budget, adopted by the Cit...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Seattle City Council committee passes budget with historic investments in housing, public safety, and affordability 
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Seattle City Council committee passes budget with historic investments in housing, public safety, and affordability  - Seattle City Council Blog
The Seattle City Council’s budget committee unanimously passed the 2026 budget, making record investments in improving safety and affordability for working families.   “From the start, I have said thi...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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🚨UPDATED FINAL BUDGET MEETINGS
Nov. 20 at 9:30 AM - Select Budget Committee Meeting with committee vote on budget as amended; written public comment accepted.

Nov. 21 at 1 PM - Special City Council Meeting to vote on Budget Legislation; oral and written public comment accepted.
November 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Council President Nelson announces new good governance legislation for city-contracted consultants
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Council President Nelson announces new good governance legislation for city-contracted consultants - Seattle City Council Blog
Today Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) announced that she is proposing new ethics rules for consultants who contract with the City of Seattle. This is an effort to boost transparency and avo...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed
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Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed - Seattle City Council Blog
Nearly 4,500 Seattle and King County households now stand to lose housing and essential services under the changes to HUD’s Continuum of Care program without regional collaboration and intervention On...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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📢FINAL SELECT BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETINGS📢

Anticipated Final Vote - November 21

Meetings with oral public comment:
November 14 - 9:30 a.m.
November 21 - 9:30 a.m.
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Seattle Councilmembers welcome Mayor-elect Katie Wilson, commend Mayor Harrell for years of service
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Seattle Councilmembers welcome Mayor-elect Katie Wilson, commend Mayor Harrell for years of service - Seattle City Council Blog
Today, following Katie Wilson’s projected election as Seattle’s next mayor and Mayor Bruce Harrell’s concession address, city councilmembers issued the following statements.   Councilmember Rob Saka (...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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❗ LAST CHANCE: There will be a public hearing tomorrow, November 6, and we want to hear from you!

Public Hearings
November 6: Remote at 1 p.m. | In-person at 5 p.m.

Committee Meetings with Oral Public Comment
November 14 - 9:30 a.m.
November 21 - 9:30 a.m.
November 5, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Councilmember Rivera’s statement on the overwhelming voter support for the FEPP Levy
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Councilmember Rivera’s statement on the overwhelming voter support for the FEPP Levy - Seattle City Council Blog
Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the passage of the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) Levy, which was supported by more than 70% o...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Council President Sara Nelson secures key investments in proposed budget balancing package
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Council President Sara Nelson secures key investments in proposed budget balancing package - Seattle City Council Blog
Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) highlighted today a slate of her priority amendments that have been included in the Council’s recently proposed budget balancing package. The amendments repr...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Councilmember Strauss releases budget focused on improving safety & affordability for working families

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Councilmember Strauss releases budget focused on improving safety & affordability for working families - Seattle City Council Blog
Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, released his Balancing Package focused on improving safety and affordability for working families in Seattle. “This budget...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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📣 ATTENTION: Additional Public Comment Added!📣
The Budget Committee has added an extra hour of public comment tomorrow, Oct. 30th, at 9:30 a.m. We want to hear from you on the 2026 Budget and proposed amendments.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Council acts to boost food access in Seattle Neighborhoods
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Council acts to boost food access in Seattle Neighborhoods - Seattle City Council Blog
Council President Nelson-sponsored bill bans anti-competitive covenants and declares public health emergency due to increased store closures Today the City Council unanimously approved emergency land ...
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October 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Councilmember Saka proposes budget amendments to strengthen transportation infrastructure and transit safety and security
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Councilmember Saka proposes budget amendments to strengthen transportation infrastructure and transit safety and security - Seattle City Council Blog
Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), who also chairs the Council’s Transportation Committee, announced his slate of proposed amendments for the 2026 Budget. The proposals directly address key c...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Public safety, parks, infrastructure, & more. Seattle’s budget decisions are taking shape. Hear from @council.seattle.gov's Hollingsworth and Kettle as they explain their budget priorities in this month’s Council Edition with @callananseattle.bsky.social. WATCH: youtu.be/VEvMpPUTjKk?...
October 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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📢REMINDER📢
We want to hear from you! Join us for one of the upcoming meetings or the next public hearing.

9:30 a.m. Committee Meetings
with Oral Public Comment
October 28
November 14
November 21

Public Hearing
November 6: Remote at 1 p.m. | In-person at 5 p.m.
October 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Councilmember Rinck and transit leaders announce ‘Better Bus Lanes’ campaign
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Councilmember Rinck and transit leaders announce ‘Better Bus Lanes’ campaign - Seattle City Council Blog
Coalition-backed initiative seeks to advance safety improvements and reliable transit  Earlier today, City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) announced the “Better Bus Lanes” Campaign on...
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October 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Council President Nelson statement on city’s updated revenue forecast
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Council President Nelson statement on city’s updated revenue forecast - Seattle City Council Blog
Earlier today Seattle city officials were briefed on the updated economic and revenue forecast for October. In response to more optimistic updated numbers, including an estimated $14.6 million in addi...
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October 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Council President Nelson celebrates passage of public safety tax initiative: ‘A progressive investment that will save lives’
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Council President Nelson celebrates passage of public safety tax initiative: ‘A progressive investment that will save lives’   - Seattle City Council Blog
Today City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) celebrated the 8-1 passage of CB 121083 which will enable dedicating up to 25% of the Mayor’s Legislature-approved public safety sales tax to crit...
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October 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Councilmember Hollingsworth calls for action after violence on Capitol Hill
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Councilmember Hollingsworth calls for action after violence on Capitol Hill - Seattle City Council Blog
City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), whose district includes the Capitol Hill neighborhood, released this statement following a deadly shooting in the community on Thursday night, Octobe...
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October 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Earlier today, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social, joined by Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Director Hamdi Mohamed & community leaders, signed two Executive Orders focused on protecting Seattle communities from unlawful federal troop deployment and immigration enforcement actions. Remarks below.
Mayor signs executive orders to protect Seattle communities from unlawful federal troop deployment
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October 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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📢REMINDER: There will be a public hearing tomorrow, October 7.

The City Council’s Budget Process has begun, and we want to hear from you!

Public Hearings
October 7: Remote at 1 p.m. | In-person at 5 p.m.
November 6: Remote at 1 p.m. | In-person at 5 p.m.
October 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Councilmember Rivera condemns federal government shutdown and disruption of critical services for Seattle residents
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Councilmember Rivera condemns federal government shutdown and disruption of critical services for Seattle residents - Seattle City Council Blog
City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) today released this statement after the Trump administration and federal lawmakers failed to reach a budget deal, leading to a government shutdown. “I wa...
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October 1, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Trump’s actions in Portland are distinctly un-American, and we must speak up against this egregious abuse of power. We stand united with Attorney General Nick Brown and other City leaders with a clear message to President Trump: stay out of Seattle.
Mayor Harrell speaking at press conference with local leaders standing behind Mayor Harrell speaking at press conference with local leaders standing behind Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown speaking at press conference with local leaders standing behind
September 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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“Manage your expectations, because we’re broke.” Seattle City Council just began reviewing the mayor’s proposed $8.9 billion city budget. Councilmember Solomon shares what public can expect as legislative branch deliberates on funding priorities. Watch full show with @callananseattle.bsky.social.
Council Edition: Councilmember Solomon talks budget, growth & public safety
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September 25, 2025 at 11:37 PM