Seattle City Council

Seattle City Council This is the official, public page of the Seattle City Council. The Council is committed to ensuring that Seattle is safe, livable and sustainable.

These nine Councilmembers are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections. 7 members represent a geographic district, and 2 members represent the entire city, elected by all Seattle voters. The City Council approves the City's budget, develops laws and policies that promote the health and safety of Seattle's residents and oversees the City's police, fire, parks, libraries, and electric, wa

ter, solid waste, and drainage utilities. The public is encouraged to join Councilmembers at all Full Council and committee meetings and comment on current legislation by signing up before the start of each meeting. View the City’s policies at www.seattle.gov/digital

Another big work week is underway for the City Council (June 8–12)!Watch live ➡️ seattlechannel.org/watch-liveFull agend...
06/09/2026

Another big work week is underway for the City Council (June 8–12)!
Watch live ➡️ seattlechannel.org/watch-live
Full agendas 📄 seattle.legistar.com

Tuesday
9:30 a.m. – Public Safety
- Draft CARE Department Update ordinance
- Seattle Neighborhood Impact Framework
- Seattle Police Dept Q1 sworn staffing report
2 p.m. – Full Council
- Possible vote on Data Center Policy resolution
- Possible vote on Data Centers Moratorium ordinance
- Possible vote on Seattle Center Capital Funding resolution
- Possible vote on appointment of Sandra Valenciano as Director of Public Health

Wednesday
9:30 a.m. – Select Committee on FEPP Levy Six-Year Implementation and Evaluation Plan
- Department of Education and Early Learning briefing on FEPP Levy I&E Plan
2 p.m. – Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights
- Possible vote Restated Seattle Social Housing Developer Charter resolution
- Office of Housing funding policies and A&F Plan ordinance briefing

Thursday
9:30 a.m. – Governance and Utilities
- Possible vote on Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel
- Possible vote on nine appointments to Information Technology Department Community Tech Advisory Board
- Response to SLI SPU-12S-A-2, Utility Discount Program
- Phased Eligibility Increase for Utility Discount Program ordinance
- Possible vote on Recycling Processing Contract with Waste Management

Happy Pride Month!🌈 Today councilmembers raised the pride flag at City Hall alongside community leaders, LGBTQ Commissi...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month!🌈 Today councilmembers raised the pride flag at City Hall alongside community leaders, LGBTQ Commissioners, and other elected officials. This month we celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of this Welcoming City which represent the beauty and heartbeat of belonging in Seattle.

It’s the first day of June and Pride Month!🏳️‍🌈 Here’s what's ahead for the Seattle City Council, June 1-5. Watch live ➡...
06/01/2026

It’s the first day of June and Pride Month!🏳️‍🌈 Here’s what's ahead for the Seattle City Council, June 1-5.

Watch live ➡️ seattlechannel.org/watch-live
Full agendas 📄 seattle.legistar.com

Monday at 2 p.m. – Council Briefing
- Presentation on Affordability in Seattle

Tuesday
2 p.m. – City Council
- Possible vote on King County Regional Homelessness Authority Forensic Evaluation Next Steps resolution
- Possible vote on 2026 Current Use Taxation
- Possible vote on Seattle Public Utilities 2026 Stormwater Code
- Possible vote on Office of Planning and Community Development Housing Opportunities Zoning Amendments
- Possible votes on various appointments to governing councils and commissions
- Possible vote on Appointment of Dwight Dively as Office of City Finance Director
- Possible vote on Appointment of Beto Yarce as Office of Economic Development Director
- Possible vote on Seattle City Light Easement Conveyance to Puget Sound Energy


Wednesday
9:30 a.m. – Land Use and Sustainability
- Possible vote on Data Centers Moratorium ordinance
- Possible vote on SEPA, land use decision appeals ordinance

2 p.m. – Parks and City Light
- Possible vote on Data Center Policy Development resolution

Thursday
9:30 a.m. – Select Committee on the Seattle Transportation Benefit District
- Seattle Transit Measure proposal

Friday
9:30 a.m. – Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development
- Possible vote on Office of Economic Development's Citywide Business Improvement Areas (BIA) Policies
- KCRHA Forensic Evaluation status update
- Public Health approaches to substance use disorder in Seattle/King County

Back from the long weekend! Here’s what to expect May 25-29. *Reminder, no full Council meeting this week.*Watch live ➡️...
05/26/2026

Back from the long weekend! Here’s what to expect May 25-29. *Reminder, no full Council meeting this week.*

Watch live ➡️ seattlechannel.org/watch-live
Full agendas 📄 seattle.legistar.com

Monday – No meetings, Memorial Day Holiday

Tuesday
9:30 a.m. – Public Safety
- World Cup emergency preparedness update

Wednesday
9:30 a.m. – Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods
- Department of Neighborhoods Liaisons program
- Possible votes on appointments to the Community Involvement Commission, Historic Seattle PDA Council, and Pike Place Market PDA Council

2 p.m. – Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights
-Possible votes on appointments to Seattle Social Housing PDA Council and Seattle Human Rights Commission

Friday
9:30 a.m. – Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development
- Possible vote on appointment of Dr. Valenciano as director of Public Health
- King County Crisis Care Levy Implementation update
- Business Improvement Areas policies resolution

REMINDER: In recognition of Memorial Day, City Hall and other city facilities will be closed on Monday, May 25.We hope y...
05/22/2026

REMINDER: In recognition of Memorial Day, City Hall and other city facilities will be closed on Monday, May 25.

We hope you all have a relaxing and safe long weekend, Seattle!

The City Council honored the Rainier Beach Vikings boys basketball team for winning the 2026 3A State Tournament champio...
05/19/2026

The City Council honored the Rainier Beach Vikings boys basketball team for winning the 2026 3A State Tournament championship.🏀Longtime head coach Mike Bethea attended today’s meeting to accept the official proclamation.

“The dedication, discipline, teamwork, and perseverance exhibited by the student-athletes, coaching staff, and community of Rainier Beach are examples for the entire Seattle community and an inspiration for young athletes across Seattle.”

Wondering what the City Council is tackling this week? 🤔 We’ve got the full breakdown for May 18-22 right here.Watch liv...
05/18/2026

Wondering what the City Council is tackling this week? 🤔 We’ve got the full breakdown for May 18-22 right here.
Watch live ➡️ seattlechannel.org/watch-live
Full agendas 📄 seattle.legistar.com

Monday at 2 p.m. – Council Briefing

Tuesday at 2 p.m. – Full Council
- Possible vote on Mayor’s transitional encampment expansion ordinance
- Possible vote on two appointments to the Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel
- Possible vote on appointment of Andrew Lee, Director, Seattle Public Utilities
- Possible vote on Quynh Pham as Director, Department of Neighborhoods

Wednesday
9:30 a.m. – Land Use and Sustainability
- Public hearing on Office of Planning and Community Development Housing Opportunities Zoning amendments ordinance
- Possible vote on Data Centers Moratorium ordinance
- Process for SEPA (land use) Appeals ordinance
2 p.m. – Parks and City Light
- Possible vote on Data Center Policy Development resolution

Thursday at 9:30 a.m. – Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center
- Possible vote on Seattle Center renovation resolution
- Unpermitted Street Vending update

Today the City Council recognized May 2026 as “Bike Everywhere Month!” 🚲The proclamation urges Seattleites “to celebrate...
05/12/2026

Today the City Council recognized May 2026 as “Bike Everywhere Month!” 🚲

The proclamation urges Seattleites “to celebrate by riding their bikes, exploring our growing network of protected routes, and joining the community of people working together to make Seattle a safer, healthier, and more connected city for everyone.”

A jam-packed work week for the City Council! Here’s what you can expect May 11-15.Watch live ➡️ seattlechannel.org/watch...
05/11/2026

A jam-packed work week for the City Council! Here’s what you can expect May 11-15.

Watch live ➡️ seattlechannel.org/watch-live
Full agendas 📄 seattle.legistar.com

Monday at 2 p.m. – Land Use and Sustainability, Special Meeting
- Data Center moratorium overview and discussion

Tuesday
9:30 a.m. – Public Safety
- May 2025 Sentinel Event review
- Accountability Partners annual update
2 p.m. – Full Council
- Possible vote on Stadium Housing Repeal ordinance
- Possible vote on FIFA Grant Acceptance
- Possible vote on Shared Streets ordinance

Wednesday
9:30 a.m. – Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods
- Possible vote on appointment of Quynh Pham as Director, Department of Neighborhoods
2 p.m. – Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights
- Possible vote on Hillman Arts and Georgetown Arts district resolutions
- Social Housing Developer Charter changes briefing

Thursday
9:30 a.m. – Governance and Utilities
- Possible vote on appointment of Andrew Lee, Director, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)
- Possible vote on two appointments to SPU Customer Review Panel
- Possible vote on SPU 2026 Stormwater Code ordinance
2 p.m. – Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan
- Phase 3 Zoning resolution

Friday
9:30 a.m. – Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development
- Possible vote on appointment of Beto Yarce as Director, Office of Economic Development
- Possible vote on KCRHA Forensic Evaluation Next Steps resolution
2 p.m. – Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments, Special Meeting
- Possible vote on appointment of Dwight Dively as Director, Office of City Finance
- Briefings on 2025 Budget Exceptions and Carry Forward ordinances

05/04/2026

Here’s what the City Council is working on this week – May 4-8. And May the 4th be with you, always! 🌌
Watch live ➡️ seattlechannel.org/watch-live
Full agendas 📄 seattle.legistar.com

Monday at 2 p.m. – Council Briefing

Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. – Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments
- Appointment of Dwight Dively as Director, Office of City Finance
- Potential vote on FIFA Grant acceptance

Tuesday at 2 p.m. – Full Council
- Possible vote on appointment of Lylianna Allala as Director, Office of Sustainability and Environment

Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. – Land Use and Sustainability
- Possible vote on Mayor’s Transitional Encampment Expansion ordinance
- Possible vote on Stadium District Repeal ordinance
-Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center

Thursday at 9:30 a.m. – Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center
- Possible vote on Shared Streets ordinance
- District Project Fund implementation briefing

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600 4th Avenue, Fl 2
Seattle, WA
98104

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+12066848888

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