Dan Strauss

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Dan's record on Housing

750 records, Apr 22, 2019 Jul 31, 2026 · 711 votes · 23 statements

JULY 2026

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Sound Transit announces timeline for building light rail to Ballard

Sound Transit announced today that the Ballard Light Rail Extension could begin service to Market Street in Ballard by 2042 if it is able to close the project’s funding gap by 2033. “As a board and an agency, we are united in our…

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✓ YESCB 121243land use and zoning

Passed 4–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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✓ YESCB 121215Council land use decisions

Passed 5–4 in City Council.

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Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss’ amendments for better bus service approved

My two amendments to secure better bus service for our neighborhoods passed in the Seattle Transportation Benefit District Committee! They are now part of the Seattle Transit Measure that will be on the ballot this November. We need better…

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ABSTAINEDCB 121215Council land use decisions

Passed 3–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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City Council passes Strauss proposal to dramatically reduce utility costs for 31,000 low-income households

Today, the Seattle City Council unanimously passed the largest expansion of an affordability program in the City’s recent memory. Council Bill 121222, sponsored by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) and co-sponsored by Council…

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✓ YESAppt 03538Appointment of Hailey P. Karcher as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029.

Passed 5–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03537Appointment of Amir Ehsaei as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029.

Passed 5–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03536Appointment of T.J. Stutman as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2028.

Passed 5–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03539Appointment of Patrick W. Taylor as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029.

Passed 5–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03541Reappointment of Andrew L. Dannenberg as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029.

Passed 5–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03540Reappointment of P Xiomara Alvarez as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029.

Passed 5–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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JUNE 2026

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✓ YESCB 121238the Office of Housing

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 121237the Seattle Office of Housing (OH)

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 121218housing for low-income households

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 121236the Office of Housing

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESAppt 03533Reappointment of Jamie Madden as member, Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board, for a term to February 28, 2027.

Passed 4–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03534Reappointment of Sophia Benalfew as member, Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board, for a term to February 29, 2028.

Passed 4–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03535Reappointment of Diana Paredes as member, Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board, for a term to February 29, 2028.

Passed 4–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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✓ YESRes 32209A resolution approving the proposed charter amendments recommended by the board of the Seattle Social Housing Developer.

Passed 7–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 121220land use and zoning

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESRes 32204data centers

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 121214land use and zoning

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCF 314549Application of Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier, LLC, for an extension of the contract rezone of the property at 5201 Rainier Avenue …

Passed 4–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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MAY 2026

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Seattle City Councilmember Strauss proposes amendments to save Ballard Light Rail

Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), who also serves as a Sound Transit Board Member, announced today he will be proposing and supporting three key amendments focused on saving Ballard light rail. “Sound Transit needs a…

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✓ YESCB 121196land use and zoning

Passed 4–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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✓ YESCB 121213Seattle Parks and Recreation

Passed 5–0 in Parks and City Light Committee.

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✓ YESCB 121195land use and zoning

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 121171land use and zoning

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 121195land use and zoning

Passed 5–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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✓ YESCB 121171land use and zoning

Passed 5–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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1 vote with the majority

APRIL 2026

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✓ YESCB 121185the City’s response to homelessness

Passed 7–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 121185the City’s response to homelessness

Passed 3–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03463Appointment of Phoebe Erin Bogert as member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term to February 28, 2027.

Passed 5–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03464Appointment of Tatum Lau as member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term to February 28, 2027.

Passed 5–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03466Reappointment of Brian Markham as member, Seattle Design Committee, for a term to February 29, 2028.

Passed 5–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03465Reappointment of Kate Clark as member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term to February 29, 2028.

Passed 5–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03467Reappointment of Zubin Rao as member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term to February 29, 2028.

Passed 5–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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MARCH 2026

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Councilmember Strauss calls on Sound Transit to keep promise made to voters, build light rail to Ballard

Following Sound Transit’s announcement today that it is considering reducing the long-planned Ballard Light Rail Extension and cutting Ballard, City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), also a Sound Transit Board Member, called on the…

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✓ YESCB 121174land use and zoning

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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FEBRUARY 2026

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Seattle City Council approves legislation to begin funding voter-approved social housing

The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation today, co-sponsored by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) and Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9), to fulfill the will of Seattle voters and begin funding the Seattle…

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✓ YESCB 121093land use and zoning

Passed 4–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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✓ YESCB 121135land use and zoning

Passed 4–0 in Land Use and Sustainability Committee.

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✓ YESCB 121153the Social Housing Tax

Passed 4–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.

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1 vote with the majority

JANUARY 2026

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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.…

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DECEMBER 2025

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✓ YESCB 121143floodplains

Passed 4–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESRes 32183the One Seattle Plan Comprehensive Plan update

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESAppt 03373Appointment of Roger W. Long as member, Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to March 31, 2…

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESAppt 03392Reappointment of Febben Fekadu as member, Housing Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2028.

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESAppt 03393Reappointment of Sunaree Marshall as member, Housing Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2028.

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESAppt 03391Appointment of Yuvika Tolani as member, Housing Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2028.

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESAppt 03390Appointment of Leah Martin as member, Housing Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2028.

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 120993land use and zoning

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 120985land use and zoning

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESAppt 03394Reappointment of Dan Wise as member, Housing Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2028.

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESAppt 03374Appointment of Aaron Pritchard as member, Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to March 31,…

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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1 vote with the majority

NOVEMBER 2025

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✓ YESCB 121110short-term rental tax revenue

Passed 7–1 in City Council.

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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…

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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…

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✓ YESCB 121110short-term rental tax revenue

Passed 8–0 in Select Budget Committee.

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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,…

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Councilmember Strauss releases budget focused on improving safety & affordability for working families

Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, released his Balancing Package focused on improving safety and affordability for working families in Seattle. “This budget is about making investments for a…

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OCTOBER 2025

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✓ YESCB 121094land use and zoning

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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Vote recorded (absent(nv)) — Appt 03238, Reappointment of Twyla Minor as member, Seattle Housing Authority Board, for a term to September 30, 2026.

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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Vote recorded (absent(nv)) — Appt 03240, Reappointment of Paul Purcell as member, Seattle Housing Authority Board, for a term to December 1, 2026.

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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Vote recorded (absent(nv)) — Appt 03242, Reappointment of Rita Howard as member, Seattle Housing Authority Board, for a term to March 20, 2027.

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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Vote recorded (absent(nv)) — Appt 03243, Reappointment of Paula L. Houston as member, Seattle Housing Authority Board, for a term to March 20, 2028.

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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Vote recorded (absent(nv)) — Appt 03239, Reappointment of Robert D. Crutchfield as member, Seattle Housing Authority Board, for a term to December 1, 2026.

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 121055the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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Vote recorded (absent(nv)) — Appt 03241, Appointment of Kristin Ryan as member, Seattle Housing Authority Board, for a term to March 19, 2027.

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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1 vote with the majority

SEPTEMBER 2025

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✓ YESCB 121048land use and zoning

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 121074land use and zoning

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCF 314534Application of Scott Carr for a contract rezone of a site located at 352 Roy Street from Seattle Mixed Uptown with a 65-foot height limit…

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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Councilmember Strauss kicks off budget deliberations with focus on working families

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 announced his budget proposal today. “We…

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✓ YESCB 121011land use and zoning

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESRes 32183the One Seattle Plan Comprehensive Plan update

Passed 9–0 in Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan.

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✓ YESCB 120993land use and zoning

Passed 9–0 in Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan.

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✓ YESRes 32183the One Seattle Plan Comprehensive Plan update

Passed 8–0 in Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan.

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✓ YESCB 120985land use and zoning

Passed 8–0 in Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan.

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✓ YESCB 120993land use and zoning

Passed 8–0 in Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan.

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✓ YESCB 120985land use and zoning

Passed 8–0 in Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan.

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✓ YESCB 120993land use and zoning

Passed 8–0 in Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan.

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10 votes with the majority

AUGUST 2025

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✓ YESCB 121005land use and zoning

Passed 3–0 in Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee.

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✓ YESCB 121009land use and zoning

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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Take the Comp Plan Survey on District 6 Neighborhood Centers

Our Comprehensive Plan survey is now live! The Seattle City Council is getting ready to take final votes on the Comprehensive Plan and legislation to comply with House Bill 1110 (the “middle housing” bill), and Councilmember Strauss wants…

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✓ YESCB 121009land use and zoning

Passed 4–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESCB 121028the business and occupation tax

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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JULY 2025

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✓ YESCB 121028the business and occupation tax

Passed 8–0 in Select Budget Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03244Appointment of Becca Book as member, Seattle Social Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to May 22, 2029.

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESAppt 03260Appointment of Kelly Price as member, Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to March 31, 2027.

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 121034funding for housing and community development programs

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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Councilmember Strauss celebrates appointment of Councilmember Juarez

Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) released the following statement after the Seattle City Council voted to appoint Debora Juarez, who was twice elected by the people of District 5, to fill the vacant seat on Council. “I’m so happy to…

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✓ YESAppt 03217Reappointment of Kelabe Tewolde as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2028.

Passed 3–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03216Reappointment of Dhyana Quintanar Solares as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2028.

Passed 3–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESCB 121012the financing of the Seattle Social Housing Developer

Passed 4–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03209Reappointment of Saunatina A. Sanchez as member, Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to Ma…

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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JUNE 2025

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✓ YESAppt 03186Appointment of Rebecca Brunn as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2028.

Passed 4–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03187Reappointment of McCaela Daffern as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2028.

Passed 4–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03188Appointment of Julia Jannon-Shields as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2028.

Passed 4–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESCB 121000prohibiting algorithmic rent fixing

Passed 6–2 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 120975land use and zoning

Passed 7–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 120975land use and zoning

Passed 5–0 in Land Use Committee.

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MAY 2025

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Vote recorded (late arv(nv)) — Appt 03172, Reappointment of Molly Spetalnick as member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term to February 28, 2027.

Passed 4–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESCB 120969land use and zoning

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 120969land use and zoning

Passed 9–0 in Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan.

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✓ YESCB 120949land use and zoning

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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2 votes with the majority

APRIL 2025

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✓ YESCB 120949land use and zoning

Passed 5–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03142Appointment of Drew Weber as member, Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to March 31, 2026.

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 120948Seattle’s construction codes

Passed 4–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03118Reappointment of Ben Gist as member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term to February 28, 2027.

Passed 4–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03117Reappointment of Phoebe Erin Bogert as member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term to February 28, 2027.

Passed 4–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03119Reappointment of Kevin O’Neill as chair and member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term to February 28, 2027.

Passed 4–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03116Appointment of Shirin Masoudi as member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term to February 28, 2027.

Passed 4–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03115Appointment of Raymond W. Gastil as member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term to February 28, 2027.

Passed 4–0 in Land Use Committee.

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MARCH 2025

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Councilmembers call to reschedule Stadium District rezone vote after receiving 9 new amendments yesterday

Seattle City Councilmembers Dan Strauss (District 6) and Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) are requesting to reschedule the Stadium District rezone legislation scheduled for a final Council vote later today. This comes after nine new…

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✗ NOCB 120933land use and zoning

Passed 6–3 in City Council.

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✓ YESAppt 03103Appointment of Andrea Starbird as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2027.

Passed 5–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 03102Appointment of Tristan Fields as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2027.

Passed 5–0 in Land Use Committee.

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Seattle City Council signs letter in support of federal workers targeted for layoffs

Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) brought forward a letter today in support of federal workers threatened or targeted by layoffs. All seven of his Council colleagues in attendance at the inaugural meeting of the Council’s…

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✓ YESCB 120943the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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FEBRUARY 2025

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✓ YESAppt 03072Appointment of Jennifer LaBrecque as member, Housing Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2030.

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 120937taxes

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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DECEMBER 2024

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✓ YESCB 120918the Seattle Center Glass and Gardens Exhibition Lease

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESRes 32156A RESOLUTION declaring intention to establish a new sales and use tax deferral for the conversion of underutilized commercial property to…

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 120833land use and zoning

Passed 8–1 in City Council.

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✓ YESRes 32156A RESOLUTION declaring intention to establish a new sales and use tax deferral for the conversion of underutilized commercial property to…

Passed 5–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESCB 120833land use and zoning

Passed 4–0 in Land Use Committee.

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NOVEMBER 2024

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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…

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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…

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OCTOBER 2024

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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…

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SEPTEMBER 2024

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✓ YESCB 120823land use and zoning

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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Budget Chair Strauss releases statement on Mayor Harrell’s 2025-2026 budget proposal

Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss(District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, issued the following statement after Mayor Bruce Harrell released his proposal for the City of Seattle’s 2025-2026 budget: “I want to thank Mayor…

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✓ YESCB 120858homelessness

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 120822land use regulations

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESCB 120832Seattle’s construction codes

Passed 2–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESCB 120823land use and zoning

Passed 3–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESCB 120824design review for the Downtown, Uptown, South Lake Union, and First Hill Urban Centers, a subarea adjacent to th…

Passed 4–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESCB 120822land use regulations

Passed 4–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESCB 120817the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESRes 32142A RESOLUTION regarding Initiative 137 concerning a payroll expense tax to fund the Social Housing Developer; authorizing the City Clerk a…

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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✓ YESRes 32142A RESOLUTION regarding Initiative 137 concerning a payroll expense tax to fund the Social Housing Developer; authorizing the City Clerk a…

Passed 6–3 in City Council.

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AUGUST 2024

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✓ YESAppt 02915Reappointment of Radhika Nair as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2026.

Passed 3–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 02924Appointment of Cecelia Black as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2027.

Passed 3–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 02917Reappointment of Nicholas R. Whipple as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2027.

Passed 3–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 02926Appointment of Dylan Glosecki as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2027.

Passed 3–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 02919Reappointment of Rose Lew Tsai-Le Whitson as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2027.

Passed 3–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 02916Appointment of Dylan M. Stevenson as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2027.

Passed 3–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 02929Reappointment of Jamie Marie Stroble as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2025.

Passed 3–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 02925Reappointment of McCaela Daffern as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2025.

Passed 3–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 02928Reappointment of Lauren Squires as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2025.

Passed 3–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 02923Appointment of P Xiomara Alvarez as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2026.

Passed 3–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESAppt 02927Reappointment of Matt Hutchins as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2026.

Passed 3–0 in Land Use Committee.

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✓ YESCF 314533Report of the City Clerk on the Certificate of Sufficiency for Initiative Measure No. 137, regarding an act to levy an excess compensatio…

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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