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Seattle Channel @seattlechannel.bsky.social · 11h

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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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 2d

Committee Meetings with Oral Public Comment
October 8 - 2 p.m.
October 15 - 9:30 a.m.
October 28 - 9:30 a.m.
November 14 - 9:30 a.m.
November 21 - 9:30 a.m.

For more details on the budget process or how to give public comment, visit www.seattle.gov/council/topics/city-council-budget-basics

City Council's Budget Basics - Council | seattle.gov

This budget basics page is meant to make the Council's budget process straightforward and simple to understand. Most importantly, this resource is intended to highlight when and how you can make your ...

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 2d

📢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.

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 7d

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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Mayor Bruce Harrell @mayorofseattle.bsky.social · 9d

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

Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown speaking at press conference with local leaders standing behind

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Seattle Channel @seattlechannel.bsky.social · 13d

“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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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 14d

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.

For more details on the budget process or how to give public comment, visit www.seattle.gov/council/topics/city-council-budget-basics

City Council's Budget Basics - Council | seattle.gov

This budget basics page is meant to make the Council's budget process straightforward and simple to understand. Most importantly, this resource is intended to highlight when and how you can make your ...

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 14d

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

Committee Meetings with Oral Public Comment
September 25 - 9:30 a.m.
October 8 - 2 p.m.
October 15 - 9:30 a.m.
October 28 - 9:30 a.m.
November 14 - 9:30 a.m.
November 21 - 9:30 a.m.

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 15d

City Council approves ‘Roots to Roofs’ bonus pilot program
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City Council approves ‘Roots to Roofs’ bonus pilot program - Seattle City Council Blog

Legislation promotes creation of more community-led affordable housing across Seattle Today, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the ‘Roots to Roofs’ bonus pilot program, also known as Counc...

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 15d

City Council approves District Project Fund
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City Council approves District Project Fund - Seattle City Council Blog

Aimed at creating significant traffic safety improvements at the district level Today, the Seattle City Council voted to approve new legislation that puts into place the District Project Fund, establi...

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 15d

Council approves new e-cargo bike program for deliveries
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Council approves new e-cargo bike program for deliveries - Seattle City Council Blog

Incentivizes businesses to explore bike deliveries, boosting efficiencies and reducing carbon emissions Today, the City Council passed first-in-the-nation legislation (CB 121040), creating a brand new...

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 15d

Councilmember Kettle: Ongoing ICE operations endanger public safety progress
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Councilmember Kettle: Ongoing ICE operations endanger public safety progress - Seattle City Council Blog

Today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) released the following statement in response to continued actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Seattle, and the agency’s recent rec...

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 15d

Council President statement on mayor’s proposed 2026 Budget
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Council President statement on mayor’s proposed 2026 Budget - Seattle City Council Blog

City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released this statement following the mayor’s announcement of his 2026 Budget proposal earlier today. This is my fourth budget on the City Council and e...

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 15d

Councilmember Strauss kicks off budget deliberations with focus on working families
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Councilmember Strauss kicks off budget deliberations with focus on working families - Seattle City Council Blog

The Seattle City Council’s budget process is now underway. Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), chair of the Council’s Budget Committee, released the following statement after Mayor Bruce Harrell a...

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 19d

Amended Comprehensive Plan passes out of committee
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Amended Comprehensive Plan passes out of committee - Seattle City Council Blog

Council now transitions to budget process while Comp Plan receives additional study before final vote Over the last three days, the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan, chaired by Councilmember...

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 22d

Council President Nelson celebrates passage of permitting bills to help small businesses and activate vacant storefronts
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Council President Nelson celebrates passage of permitting bills to help small businesses and activate vacant storefronts - Seattle City Council Blog

Earlier today the City Council voted to approve new legislation that will reduce barriers and allow small businesses to setup storefronts faster and cheaper. The bills (CB 121045 and CB 121047), intro...

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 23d

Councilmember Hollingsworth releases chair’s packages for Comprehensive Plan
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Councilmember Hollingsworth releases chair’s packages for Comprehensive Plan - Seattle City Council Blog

Balances urgent actions to enhance Seattle’s livability Today, City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), Chair of the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan, released her Chair’s Packages...

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 28d

Session I - 9:30 a.m.
Registration for remote speakers: 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Session II - 3:00 p.m.
Registration for in-person speakers: 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

For more details, please visit our comprehensive plan website:
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Seattle's Comprehensive Plan 2025 - Council | seattle.gov

Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan is a roadmap for where and how our city will grow and invest in our communities over the next 20 years and beyond.

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 28d

📢REMINDER📢 Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing on Friday, September 12.

This Friday, the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan will hear public comments on the amendments for two pieces of legislation: the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan and the Permanent HB 1110 Legislation.

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 29d

Council approves pair of public safety technology bills
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Council approves pair of public safety technology bills - Seattle City Council Blog

Amended legislation includes added data and privacy safeguards SEATTLE – Today the City Council voted 7-2 in favor of two crime prevention bills which authorize the installation of cameras in three ne...

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 29d

We reached out to @seattlechannel.bsky.social and the YouTube livestream was restarted to fix the lag. You can also watch meetings live on seattlechannel.org/watch-live if the YouTube stream ever has issues. Thank you for bringing this to our attention!

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · Aug 19

Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Hollingsworth Statement on August 30 Event council.seattle.gov/2025/08/19/mayor-harrell-and-councilmember-hollingsworth-statement-on-august-30-event/

Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Hollingsworth Statement on August 30 Event - Seattle City Council Blog

The following news release was published by the Mayor’s office. Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) released the following statement after Seattle Parks and Rec...

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · Aug 7

Recognize civic leaders for their achievements by submitting a nomination for City of Seattle’s Civic Engagement Recognition Awards!

The nomination deadline is September 30, 2025.

Visit the Boards & Commissions web page for details and to nominate today: www.seattle.gov/boards-and-c...

graphic with image of several hands coming together and overlapping, below it says Civic Engagement Recognition Awards

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · Aug 4

Council approves Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax rebalancing proposal for November ballot
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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · Aug 4

Councilmember Rivera statement on proposed B&O exemptions for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital
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Councilmember Rivera statement on proposed B&O exemptions for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital - Seattle City Council Blog

Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement on today’s Council vote related to the business and occupation tax proposal. “Non-profit institutions like Fred Hutch and Chi...

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