JULY 2026
Jul 31press release
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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Jul 29vote
✓ YESCB 121245rates and charges for water services of Seattle Public Utilities
Passed 5–0 in Governance and Utilities Committee.
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Jul 28vote
✓ YESCB 121240the 2025 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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Jul 21vote
✓ YESCB 121226a sales and use tax
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Jul 16vote
✓ YESCB 121226a sales and use tax
Passed 9–0 in Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District.
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Jul 14press release
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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JUNE 2026
Jun 30vote
✓ YESCB 121218housing for low-income households
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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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…
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Jun 17vote
✓ YESCB 121229King County Conservation Futures Levy proceeds
Passed 4–0 in Parks and City Light Committee.
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Jun 16vote
✓ YESCB 121208An ordinance amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, including the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changin…
Passed 5–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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Jun 16vote
✓ YESCB 121209An ordinance amending Ordinance 127362, which adopted the 2026 Budget, including the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changin…
Passed 5–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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Jun 9vote
✓ YESRes 32205A resolution affirming the importance of Seattle Center as a central civic, cultural, and economic asset for The City of Seattle; acknowl…
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Jun 2press release
Councilmember Dan Strauss announces proposal to reduce utility costs for 31,000 low-income households
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Councilmember Strauss & Council President Hollingsworth will be available for interviews at 11 a.m. at Seattle City Hall. Please email jesse.franz@seattle.gov to coordinate. Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6)…
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Jun 2vote
✓ YESCB 121211current use taxation
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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2 votes with the majorityMAY 2026
May 29press release
How we will continue to fight for Ballard Light Rail
Last night, the Sound Transit Board voted to approve a proposal that put the future funding of Ballard Light Rail into question. Despite being projected to serve the most daily riders of any Sound Transit project, funding to complete…
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May 26press release
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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May 20vote
✓ YESCB 121211current use taxation
Passed 5–0 in Parks and City Light Committee.
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May 12vote
✓ YESCB 121201the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association World Cup
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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May 5vote
✓ YESCB 121201the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association World Cup
Passed 4–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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APRIL 2026
Apr 14vote
✓ YESCB 121181regular property taxes
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Apr 14vote
✓ YESCB 121185the City’s response to homelessness
Passed 7–0 in City Council.
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Apr 14vote
✓ YESCB 121187acceptance of funding from non-City sources
Passed 7–0 in City Council.
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Apr 8vote
✓ YESCB 121181regular property taxes
Passed 7–0 in Select Committee on the Library Levy .
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Apr 7vote
✓ YESCB 121187acceptance of funding from non-City sources
Passed 3–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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Apr 7vote
✓ YESRes 32196A resolution adopting the Statements of Legislative Intent for the 2026 Adopted Budget and 2026-2031 Adopted Capital Improvement Program.
Passed 7–0 in City Council.
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Apr 7vote
✓ YESCB 121185the City’s response to homelessness
Passed 3–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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1 vote with the majorityFEBRUARY 2026
Feb 24vote
✓ YESAppt 03442Appointment of Aly Pennucci as Director, City Budget Office, for a term to December 31, 2029.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Feb 17vote
✓ YESAppt 03442Appointment of Aly Pennucci as Director, City Budget Office, for a term to December 31, 2029.
Passed 4–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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Feb 10press release
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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Feb 3vote
✓ YESCB 121153the Social Housing Tax
Passed 4–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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2 votes with the majorityDECEMBER 2025
Dec 16vote
✓ YESCB 121137AN ORDINANCE amending the Amended Landscape Conservation and Infrastructure Program Funding Plan for the South Lake Union and Downtown as…
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Dec 16vote
✓ YESCB 121138Seattle Public Utilities
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Dec 16vote
✓ 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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Dec 16vote
✓ 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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Dec 16vote
✓ 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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Dec 16vote
✓ 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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Dec 16vote
✓ YESCB 121126AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget; making appropriations from the General Fund for food programs and …
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Dec 16vote
✓ 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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Dec 10vote
✓ YESCB 121137AN ORDINANCE amending the Amended Landscape Conservation and Infrastructure Program Funding Plan for the South Lake Union and Downtown as…
Passed 5–0 in Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee.
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Dec 10vote
✓ YESCB 121138Seattle Public Utilities
Passed 5–0 in Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee.
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Dec 9vote
✓ YESAppt 03344Appointment of Timothy Harrison Chang as member, Transportation Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2028.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Dec 2vote
✓ YESAppt 03344Appointment of Timothy Harrison Chang as member, Transportation Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2028.
Passed 5–0 in Transportation Committee.
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1 vote with the majorityNOVEMBER 2025
Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 121113AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, including the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changin…
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 121124the Seattle Transportation Benefit District
Passed 8–1 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 121123the Seattle Transportation Benefit District
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 121101the financing of the Memorial Stadium redevelopment project
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 121110short-term rental tax revenue
Passed 7–1 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 121102City financial management
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 121114taxation
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 121108the Sweetened Beverage Tax
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 121103contracting indebtedness
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 121118the business and occupation tax
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 121090the municipal water system of The City of Seattle
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 121089the drainage and wastewater system of The City of Seattle
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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+1543 votes with the majority4 more statements & postsOCTOBER 2025
Oct 14vote
✓ YESCB 121083taxation
Passed 8–1 in City Council.
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Oct 14vote
✓ YESCB 121055the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Oct 8vote
✓ YESCB 121083taxation
Passed 8–1 in Select Budget Committee.
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2 votes with the majoritySEPTEMBER 2025
Sep 23vote
✓ YESCB 121068AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, including the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changin…
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Sep 23vote
✓ YESCB 121058the Seattle Department of Transportation
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Sep 23vote
✓ YESCB 121060the West Seattle Junction Parking and Business Improvement Area
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Sep 23press release
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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Sep 23vote
✓ YESCF 314543Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Budget Address on the 2026 Proposed Budget.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Sep 23vote
✓ YESCB 121050Seattle Public Utilities
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Sep 23vote
✓ YESRes 32179A RESOLUTION regarding the operation of a Council District Fund/District Project Fund as provided in the 2025 Adopted Budget and 2025-203…
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Sep 17vote
✓ YESCB 121068AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, including the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changin…
Passed 4–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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Sep 10vote
✓ YESCB 121050Seattle Public Utilities
Passed 4–0 in Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee.
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Sep 9vote
✓ YESCB 121046public works contracts
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Sep 3vote
✓ YESCB 121046public works contracts
Passed 4–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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Sep 2vote
✓ YESCB 121043the Harbor Island Superfund Site
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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14 votes with the majorityAUGUST 2025
Aug 13vote
✓ YESCB 121043the Harbor Island Superfund Site
Passed 3–0 in Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee.
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Aug 12vote
✓ YESCB 121029AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, including the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changin…
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Aug 12vote
✓ YESCB 121059AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 127259 to correct a technical error on the duration of business and occupation tax rates; and amending Se…
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Aug 12vote
✓ YESCB 121042AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, changing appropriations to various departments and budget control …
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Aug 12vote
✓ YESRes 32180modifying the exemptions to the Levy of Spe…
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Aug 5vote
✓ YESCB 121032AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, including the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changin…
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Aug 5vote
✓ YESCB 121030acceptance of funding from non-City sources
Passed 7–0 in City Council.
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Aug 5vote
✓ YESCB 121031AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, including the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changin…
Passed 7–0 in City Council.
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Aug 5vote
✓ YESCB 121033the financing of the Human Capital Management System project
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Aug 4vote
✓ YESCB 121028the business and occupation tax
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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1 vote with the majorityJULY 2025
Jul 30vote
✓ YESCB 121033the financing of the Human Capital Management System project
Passed 7–0 in Select Budget Committee.
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Jul 30vote
✓ YESCB 121031AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, including the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changin…
Passed 8–0 in Select Budget Committee.
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Jul 30vote
✓ YESCB 121028the business and occupation tax
Passed 8–0 in Select Budget Committee.
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Jul 30vote
✓ YESCB 121042AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, changing appropriations to various departments and budget control …
Passed 7–1 in Select Budget Committee.
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Jul 30vote
✓ YESCB 121030acceptance of funding from non-City sources
Passed 8–0 in Select Budget Committee.
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Jul 30vote
✓ YESCB 121029AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, including the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changin…
Passed 7–1 in Select Budget Committee.
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Jul 30vote
✓ YESCB 121032AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, including the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changin…
Passed 6–0 in Select Budget Committee.
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Jul 29vote
✓ YESRes 32174A RESOLUTION setting out public-safety related funding priorities in anticipation of a proposal that the City impose the additional one-t…
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Jul 29vote
✓ YESCB 121034funding for housing and community development programs
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Jul 28press release
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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Jul 2vote
✓ YESAppt 03189Appointment of Dan Eder as Director, City Budget Office, for a term to July 1, 2029.
Passed 4–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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Jul 2vote
✓ YESCB 121012the financing of the Seattle Social Housing Developer
Passed 4–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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1 vote with the majorityJUNE 2025
Jun 18vote
✓ YESAppt 03179Appointment of Angie S. Wood as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.
Passed 5–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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Jun 18vote
✓ YESAppt 03180Reappointment of Bilan Aden as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.
Passed 5–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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Jun 18vote
✓ YESAppt 03185Appointment of Yamila Sterling-Baker as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2029.
Passed 5–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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Jun 18vote
✓ YESAppt 03178Appointment of Laura E. Nicholson as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.
Passed 5–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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Jun 18vote
✓ YESAppt 03183Reappointment of Tanika Thompson Bird as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.
Passed 5–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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Jun 18vote
✓ YESAppt 03184Appointment of Joey Lu as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2029.
Passed 5–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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Jun 18vote
✓ YESAppt 03182Appointment of Nurhaliza Mohamath as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.
Passed 5–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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Jun 18vote
✓ YESAppt 03181Reappointment of Barbara Baquero as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.
Passed 5–0 in Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee.
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Jun 17vote
✓ YESCB 120981regular property taxes
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Jun 17vote
✓ YESCB 120996emergency medical services
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Jun 17vote
✓ YESCB 120997current use taxation
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Jun 11vote
✓ YESCB 120997current use taxation
Passed 5–0 in Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee.
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17 votes with the majority1 more statement & postsMAY 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.
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May 28vote
✓ YESCB 120968AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, including the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program; changing appr…
Passed 5–0 in Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee.
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May 27vote
✓ YESAppt 03154Appointment of Kaid Ni Ray-Tipton as member, Transportation Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2028.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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May 27vote
✓ YESAppt 03150Appointment of Jack Brand as member, Transportation Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2028.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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May 27vote
✓ YESAppt 03149Appointment of Leonard Harrison Jerome as member, Transportation Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to August 31, 2025.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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May 27vote
✓ YESAppt 03156Appointment of Tyler J. Vasquez as member, Transportation Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2028.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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May 27vote
✓ YESAppt 03155Appointment of Nafiso D. Samatar as member, Transportation Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2028.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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May 27vote
✓ YESAppt 03157Appointment of Jack Edson Whisner as member, Transportation Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2028.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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May 27vote
✓ YESAppt 03152Appointment of Chase Kitchen as member, Transportation Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2028.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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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.
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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.
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May 27vote
✓ YESAppt 03151Appointment of Alex Hudson as member, Transportation Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2028.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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21 votes with the majorityMARCH 2025
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.
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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.
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Mar 11vote
✓ YESRes 32165A RESOLUTION adopting the Statements of Legislative Intent for the 2025 Adopted Budget and 2025-2030 Adopted Capital Improvement Program.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Mar 11vote
✓ YESCB 120946the Seattle Department of Transportation
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Mar 5vote
✓ YESCB 120946the Seattle Department of Transportation
Passed 8–0 in Select Budget Committee.
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Mar 4vote
✓ YESCB 120943the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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3 votes with the majorityDECEMBER 2024
Dec 17vote
✓ YESCB 120921King County Conservation Futures Levy proceeds
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Dec 17vote
✓ 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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Dec 4vote
✓ 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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NOVEMBER 2024
Nov 21vote
✗ NOCB 120909AN ORDINANCE establishing a spending plan for proposed use of the proceeds generated from the capital gains excise tax authorized by the …
Failed 2–7 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 120893AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 126955, which adopted the 2024 Budget; changing appropriations to various departments and budget control …
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 120874the financing of the Memorial Stadium redevelopment project
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 120886the Seattle Department of Transportation
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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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…
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 120902acceptance of funding from non-City sources
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCF 3145372025 - 2026 Proposed Budget.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESRes 32153A RESOLUTION endorsing a budget and position modifications for The City of Seattle for 2026.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 120904funding from non-City sources
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 120898the electric system of The City of Seattle
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 120897contracting indebtedness
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Nov 21vote
✓ YESCB 120908AN ORDINANCE imposing an excise tax on the sale or exchange of certain capital assets in Seattle; adding a new Chapter 5.66 to the Seattl…
Failed 3–6 in City Council.
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+3159 votes with the majority3 more statements & postsOCTOBER 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…
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Oct 30press release
Councilmember Rob Saka Funds Women in Policing Initiative
Includes one professional staff to coordinate the ‘30×30’ Initiative Today, as part of the Council’s balancing package, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) adds one additional Seattle Police Department staff to advance a department-wide…
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Oct 29press release
Councilmember Strauss announces legislation to restore Seattle Channel funding
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, announced a proposal this morning to restore funding for the award-winning Seattle Channel and a process for charting a course for the channel’s…
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Oct 8vote
✓ YESRes 32149A RESOLUTION expressing the Mayor and City Council’s opposition to Washington State ballot Initiative 2117 concerning carbon tax credit t…
Passed 7–0 in City Council.
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Oct 8vote
✓ YESCB 120844surveillance technology implementation
Passed 7–1 in City Council.
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SEPTEMBER 2024
Sep 24press release
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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Sep 17vote
✓ YESCB 120843King County Conservation Futures Levy proceeds
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Sep 17vote
✓ YESCB 120817the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Sep 17vote
✓ 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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Sep 11vote
✓ YESCB 120843King County Conservation Futures Levy proceeds
Passed 5–0 in Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee.
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Sep 10vote
✓ 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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18 votes with the majorityAUGUST 2024
Aug 13vote
✓ YESCB 120812AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 126955, which adopted the 2024 Budget, including the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changin…
Passed 8–1 in City Council.
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Aug 13vote
✓ YESCB 120826grant funds from non-City sources
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Aug 13vote
✓ YESCB 120811AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 126955, which adopted the 2024 Budget, including the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changin…
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Aug 13vote
✓ YESCB 120813acceptance of funding from non-City sources
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
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Aug 7vote
✓ YESCB 120811AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 126955, which adopted the 2024 Budget, including the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changin…
Passed 9–0 in Select Budget Committee.
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Aug 7vote
✓ YESCB 120813acceptance of funding from non-City sources
Passed 9–0 in Select Budget Committee.
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Aug 7vote
✓ YESCB 120812AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 126955, which adopted the 2024 Budget, including the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changin…
Passed 9–0 in Select Budget Committee.
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Aug 6vote
✓ 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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