Jul 28vote
✓ YESCB 121240the 2025 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Dan's record on Education & libraries
291 records, Apr 10, 2019 → Jul 28, 2026 · 252 votes · 13 statements
JULY 2026
Jul 28press release
Mayor, Councilmembers agree on plan to improve food access for Seattle students
Seattle City Councilmembers and the mayor announced agreement today on a unified strategy to improve food access for Seattle students. The proposal would fund both universal free school meals, as proposed by Mayor Katie B. Wilson, and…
Jul 23press release
Seattle City Councilmembers propose plan to fund universal school meals starting this fall
Three Seattle City Councilmembers announced a proposal today to fund universal free school meals for all Seattle Public School students starting this fall, while maintaining new investments aimed at ensuring low-income students have food…
Jul 22vote
✓ YESCB 121240the 2025 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy
Passed 8–1 in Select Committee on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy 6-Yr. Implementation and Evaluation Plan.
JUNE 2026
Jun 30vote
✓ YESCB 121236the Office of Housing
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
Jun 23press release
Councilmember Dan Strauss announces new bus to Golden Gardens
We are launching a new bus pilot program to Golden Gardens Park this Saturday! I proposed and funded this new bus through a budget action last fall to give everyone better access to Golden Gardens. This is one of our city’s most beautiful…
Jun 2vote
✓ YESCB 121213Seattle Parks and Recreation
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
Jun 2vote
✓ YESCB 121212Seattle Parks and Recreation
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
MAY 2026
May 20vote
✓ YESCB 121212Seattle Parks and Recreation
Passed 4–0 in Parks and City Light Committee.
May 20vote
✓ YESCB 121213Seattle Parks and Recreation
Passed 5–0 in Parks and City Light Committee.
May 12press release
Councilmember Strauss celebrates passage of Shared Streets legislation
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation, sponsored by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), to legalize Shared Streets in the city. “Shared Streets give us the opportunity to get creative and make some of our most…
APRIL 2026
Apr 14vote
✓ YESCB 121181regular property taxes
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
Apr 8vote
✓ YESCB 121181regular property taxes
Passed 7–0 in Select Committee on the Library Levy .
JANUARY 2026
Jan 2press release
What we accomplished together in 2025
Dear Neighbor, 2025 was a busy year! Thank you for working with me to win some major victories for District 6 and our city as a whole. Before we enter 2026, I want to take a moment to reflect on the amazing work we did together this year.…
DECEMBER 2025
Dec 16vote
✓ YESAppt 03294Reappointment of Dwane Chappelle as Director of the Department of Education and Early Learning, for a term to August 1, 2029.
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
Dec 9vote
✓ YESAppt 03266Reappointment of Noa Guter as member, Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee, for a term to March 31, 2028.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
Dec 9vote
✓ YESAppt 03265Appointment of Elizabeth Day as member, Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee, for a term to March 31, 2028.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
Dec 2vote
✓ YESAppt 03266Reappointment of Noa Guter as member, Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee, for a term to March 31, 2028.
Passed 5–0 in Transportation Committee.
Dec 2vote
✓ YESAppt 03265Appointment of Elizabeth Day as member, Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee, for a term to March 31, 2028.
Passed 5–0 in Transportation Committee.
NOVEMBER 2025
Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 121092administration of the Major Institutions and Schools program
Passed 6–2 in City Council.
Nov 20press release
Seattle City Council committee passes budget with historic investments in housing, public safety, and affordability
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 this budget needs to be about making Seattle…
Nov 20press release
Seattle City Council Passes 2026 Budget: Summary of what’s included
The Seattle City Council’s budget committee unanimously passed the 2026 budget making record investments in improving safety and affordability for working families. It focuses on affordability, homelessness, public safety, building…
Nov 17vote
✓ YESCB 121092administration of the Major Institutions and Schools program
Passed 7–1 in Select Budget Committee.
Nov 13press release
Seattle Councilmembers welcome Mayor-elect Katie Wilson, commend Mayor Harrell for years of service
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 (District 1) “The voters have spoken,…
SEPTEMBER 2025
1 vote with the majorityJUNE 2025
Jun 17vote
✓ YESCB 120981regular property taxes
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
Jun 10vote
✓ YESAppt 03176Appointment of Stephanie Morris as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 3…
Passed 7–0 in City Council.
Jun 10press release
Councilmember Strauss, advocates rally to save popular environmental education program for Seattle kids
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) joined advocates at Me-Kwa-Mooks Park today to advocate for fully funding the Seattle’s renowned environmental learning program. Thousands of kids could lose access to the program next…
Jun 3vote
✓ YESCB 120982the redevelopment and operation of Seattle Public Schools Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
MAY 2025
May 28vote
✓ YESCB 120982the redevelopment and operation of Seattle Public Schools Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center
Passed 5–0 in Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee.
May 27vote
✓ YESAppt 03163Reappointment of Manuela Slye as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31,…
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
May 27vote
✓ YESAppt 03160Appointment of Girard Montejo-Thompson as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to Dec…
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
May 27vote
✓ YESAppt 03161Appointment of Lakeya Afolalu as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31,…
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
May 27vote
✓ YESAppt 03162Reappointment of Donald T. Felder as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December…
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
MARCH 2025
Mar 18vote
✓ YESAppt 03101Reappointment of Carmen A. Bendixen as member, Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees, for a term to April 1, 2030.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
Mar 18vote
✓ YESAppt 03104Reappointment of Evan M. Smith as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31…
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
Mar 18vote
✓ YESAppt 03105Reappointment of Linda Thompson-Black as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to Dece…
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
NOVEMBER 2024
Nov 21press release
Council passes budget, closing $250-plus million deficit, making record investment in affordable housing, protecting services
Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, announced the passage of the City of Seattle’s 2025-2026 budget, successfully closing a $250-plus million dollar budget shortfall while making all-time-high…
Nov 19press release
Seattle City Council Select Budget Committee approves 2025-2026 budget proposal, sends it to final Council vote
Today, the City Council’s Select Budget Committee, chaired by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), approved the City’s 2025-2026 budget package, sending it to the full Council for a final scheduled vote on Thursday, Nov. 21. The budget…
OCTOBER 2024
Oct 30press release
Councilmember Strauss unveils budget aimed at strengthening public safety, building housing, and addressing affordability
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, will officially release his Chair’s Balancing Package this morning. The balancing package is the initial budget proposal from the City Council, it…
SEPTEMBER 2024
Sep 10vote
✓ YESAppt 02962Appointment of Maris Zivarts as member, Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee, for a term to March 31, 2027.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
Sep 3vote
✓ YESAppt 02962Appointment of Maris Zivarts as member, Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee, for a term to March 31, 2027.
Passed 5–0 in Transportation Committee.
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