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The official BlueSky account of the Seattle City Council.
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Councilmember Rivera statement on new City Attorney directive around public drug use cases
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Councilmember Rivera statement on new City Attorney directive around public drug use cases - Seattle City Council Blog
Today City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released this statement on the recent directive from new City Attorney Erika Evans about public drug use cases. “I found yesterday’s news coming ou...
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January 6, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Councilmember Kettle statement on Seattle’s enforcement of public drug use laws
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Councilmember Kettle statement on Seattle’s enforcement of public drug use laws - Seattle City Council Blog
Discussion is an ‘opportunity’ to improve ordinance Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) released the following statement on erroneous reports that the City of Seattle was no longer making drug...
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January 5, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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This week the council welcomes the new year with its first meeting (Jan. 6):
- Swearing-in of Councilmember Dionne Foster and Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck
- Selection of new council president
- Adoption of committees and assignments
January 5, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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“To all of you… this is your city.” @mayorofseattle.bsky.social Katie Wilson was sworn in on Friday as Seattle's 58th mayor. She celebrated with community members & supporters while sharing her vision for the City of Seattle. Watch full inauguration ceremony & remarks here: youtu.be/8rTI1TAaX3k
January 2, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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"You’ve made our city a better place.”

Council President Sara Nelson signs off after four transformative years on the City Council. Full remarks: bit.ly/4pJajbt
December 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Outgoing @council.seattle.gov President Sara Nelson joins @callananseattle.bsky.social on Council Edition for a candid conversation about her time at City Hall. From small business advocacy to public safety, she reflects on the work she’s most proud of & what comes next. WATCH: youtu.be/MXy2OFrQI6Q
December 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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City Council passes final Comprehensive Plan legislation
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City Council passes final Comprehensive Plan legislation - Seattle City Council Blog
Select Committee will take up Phase 2 of Comp Plan in 2026 The City Council today revisited amended legislation on Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan (CB 120985) and Permanent HB 1110 legislation (CB 120993...
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December 17, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Councilmember Lin requests community’s help after hit-and-run on Beacon Hill
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Councilmember Lin requests community’s help after hit-and-run on Beacon Hill - Seattle City Council Blog
Following the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist on Beacon Avenue early Sunday morning, Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the following statement, encouraging anyone with information to reac...
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December 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Check out the Council this week (Dec. 16) as they discuss: Comprehensive Plan, Consultant Ethics Ordinance, Public hearing on restrictions for grocery stores, and $3 mill in emergency food appropriations.
December 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Councilmember Rivera’s statement on this weekend’s tragic events
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Councilmember Rivera’s statement on this weekend’s tragic events - Seattle City Council Blog
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the incidents at Brown University in Rhode Island and at Bondi Beach in Australia. The events at Brown University and B...
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December 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Councilmember Rivera responds to social media post following approval of new police contract
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Councilmember Rivera responds to social media post following approval of new police contract - Seattle City Council Blog
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the head of the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) posted on social media about the new police contract. “I was disap...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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City Inside/Out: Council Edition - Councilmembers Strauss and Juarez weigh in on Seattle’s budget, taxes & food access
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Strauss & Juarez weigh in on Seattle’s budget, taxes & food access
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December 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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After several loud disruptions and warnings, a decision was made to transition today’s council meeting to a hybrid format.

Members of the public may view the remainder of the meeting in Chambers or via the Seattle Channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC98...
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December 10, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Public Safety Committee Vice Chair Saka announces opposition to new police contract 
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Public Safety Committee Vice Chair Saka announces opposition to new police contract  - Seattle City Council Blog
Calls for stronger reform from the state level: ‘Our city deserves better’  Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), who serves as vice chair of the Public Safety Committee, announced that he will ...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Chair Kettle: Maintaining collaborative approach critical to continued public safety success in 2026 and beyond
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Chair Kettle: Maintaining collaborative approach critical to continued public safety success in 2026 and beyond - Seattle City Council Blog
As the final Public Safety Committee meeting of 2025 concluded today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), the Committee’s chair, offered reflections on the City’s coordinated work over the past two...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Eddie Lin sworn in as District 2 councilmember
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Eddie Lin sworn in as District 2 councilmember - Seattle City Council Blog
Earlier today at a meeting of the full City Council, Eddie Lin was ceremoniously sworn in as the councilmember representing District 2. Councilmember Lin, who previously served as an attorney for the ...
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December 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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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