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

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

We had a 🐾 'pawsome' guest in the chamber this week as Seattle councilmembers proclaimed April 30, 2026 to be National T...
05/01/2026

We had a 🐾 'pawsome' guest in the chamber this week as Seattle councilmembers proclaimed April 30, 2026 to be National Therapy Animal Day!

"We encourage our citizens to celebrate our therapy animals and their human handlers. We publicly salute the service of therapy animal teams in our community and in communities across the nation."

Today at City Hall, councilmembers joined legislative department staff and wore denim with a purpose. On Demin Day, we s...
04/30/2026

Today at City Hall, councilmembers joined legislative department staff and wore denim with a purpose.

On Demin Day, we stand together as a visible means of protest against the misconceptions that continue to surround sexual violence and to raise awareness.

As the longest-running sexual violence prevention and education campaign in history, Denim Day asks community members, elected officials, businesses and students, and all individuals to make a social statement with their fashion statement by wearing jeans on Denim Day.

Learn more about Denim Day at denimday.org

Today, the City Council proclaimed May 1 as “International Workers’ Day,” recognizing the impact of workers, in Seattle ...
04/28/2026

Today, the City Council proclaimed May 1 as “International Workers’ Day,” recognizing the impact of workers, in Seattle and globally, to drive positive change in their communities.

“Seattle’s labor movement represents workers all across our local economy, from public sector workers to building trades union members, service employees to maritime workers, organizing for more just fair and equitable working conditions . . . May Day is both a celebration and a call to action — a recognition that while Seattle has made meaningful progress, the struggle for worker justice is ongoing.”

Here’s what your City Council is working on the week of April 27-May 1.Watch live ➡️ seattlechannel.org/watch-liveFull a...
04/27/2026

Here’s what your City Council is working on the week of April 27-May 1.
Watch live ➡️ seattlechannel.org/watch-live
Full agendas 📄 seattle.legistar.com

Monday at 2 p.m. – Council Briefing

Tuesday
9:30 a.m. – Public Safety
- Drug Possession and Public Use Ordinance Review
2 p.m. – Full Council
- Possible vote on seven appointments to the Renters’ Commission
- Possible vote on four appointments to the Arts Commission
- Possible vote on six appointments to the Music Commission
- Possible vote on appointment of Amy Nguyen as Director, Office of Arts and Culture

Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. – Land Use and Sustainability, Special Meeting
- Possible vote on appointment of Lylianna Allala as Director, Office of Sustainability and Environment
- Mayor’s Transitional Encampment Expansion ordinance amendments

Here’s what’s happening at the Seattle City Council this week (April 20-24).Watch live ➡️ seattlechannel.org/watch-liveF...
04/20/2026

Here’s what’s happening at the Seattle City Council this week (April 20-24).

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

Tuesday at 2 p.m. – Full Council
- Possible vote on Dr. Manaway Honorary Street Resolution

Wednesday
9:30 a.m. – Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods
- Appointment of Quynh Pham as Director, Department of Neighborhoods
2 p.m. – Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights
- Possible vote on Appointment of Amy Nguyen as Director, Office of Arts and Culture
- Possible vote on Appointments to Arts Commission
- Possible vote on Appointments to Renters’ Commission
- Briefing on Stabilization Investments for City’s Affordable Housing Portfolio (SLI OH-004S-B )

Friday at 9:30 a.m. – Public Safety, Special Meeting
- Briefing on Seattle Neighborhood Impact Framework
- Briefing on National Community Violence Intervention Models

Seattle councilmembers proclaimed April 11–17, 2026 as Black Maternal Health Week and honored leadership of Black birth ...
04/17/2026

Seattle councilmembers proclaimed April 11–17, 2026 as Black Maternal Health Week and honored leadership of Black birth workers and community organizations, including Good Black Birth Initiative, who are advancing culturally grounded care, advocacy, and birth justice at the state and local level.

This week "serves to center the lived experiences of Black families and the community-led practices essential to ending the maternal health crisis; and...all Seattleites are encouraged to learn from Black families to understand what it means to protect the safety, sanctity, and joy of the Black birth experience."

Yesterday, Seattle councilmembers honored the incredible resilience of the local Cambodian community by recognizing the ...
04/15/2026

Yesterday, Seattle councilmembers honored the incredible resilience of the local Cambodian community by recognizing the Khmer Rouge genocide which occurred 51 years ago.

“The City of Seattle has served as a sanctuary and home for Khmer refugees... supporting Khmer Americans in rebuilding their lives, preserving their cultural identity..."

No spring break for us!😎 Check out what’s happening the week of April 13-17.Watch live ➡️ seattlechannel.org/watch-liveF...
04/13/2026

No spring break for us!😎 Check out what’s happening the week of April 13-17.

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

Monday at 2 p.m. – Council Briefing

Tuesday at 2 p.m. – City Council
- Possible vote to send Library Levy to Aug. primary ballot
- Possible vote on three appointments to Ethics & Elections Commission
- Possible vote on five appointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board
- Possible vote on Mayor’s encampment ordinances, budget and lease authority

Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. – Land Use and Sustainability
- Mayor’s Transitional Encampment Expansion ordinance
- Housing Opportunities Zoning Amendments

Thursday at 9:30 a.m. – Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center
- Review of 2025 Data and 2026 Vision Zero Projects
- Overview of Waterfront Park

Friday at 9:30 a.m. – Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development
- Possible vote on appointments to Seattle Music Commission
- Briefing on Workforce Development Strategic Plan

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