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Dan's record on Public safety

257 records, Apr 10, 2019 → Jul 30, 2026 · 234 votes · 13 statements

JULY 2026

Jul 30press release

City Councilmembers react to Police Chief Barnes’ departure, voice major concerns

Today Council President Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5), Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7, Public Safety Chair), released this statement following an…

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Jul 14vote

✓ YESCB 121207City employment

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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JUNE 2026

Jun 30vote

✓ YESCB 121233closing public streets to maintain or enhance public safety

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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MARCH 2026

Mar 31vote

✓ YESCB 121180inquiries into immigration status

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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Mar 31vote

✓ YESCB 121179collection of surveillance data

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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Mar 24vote

✓ YESCB 121152floodplains

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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Mar 3vote

✓ YESRes 32193law enforcement officer professionalism and standards

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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JANUARY 2026

Jan 13vote

✓ YESCB 121143floodplains

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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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.…

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DECEMBER 2025

Dec 17vote

✓ YESCB 121143floodplains

Passed 4–0 in Land Use Committee.

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Dec 16vote

✓ YESAppt 03378Reappointment of Richard Greene as member, Public Safety Civil Service Commission, for a term to December 31, 2028.

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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Dec 16vote

✓ YESAppt 03382Appointment of Gulgun Kayim as member, Cultural Space Agency Public Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to December 31, 2…

Passed 6–2 in City Council.

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Dec 9vote

✓ YESCB 121133City employment

Passed 6–3 in City Council.

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Dec 9vote

✓ YESCB 121132City employment

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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Dec 5vote

✓ YESAppt 03382Appointment of Gulgun Kayim as member, Cultural Space Agency Public Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to December 31, 2…

Passed 4–0 in Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee.

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NOVEMBER 2025

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…

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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…

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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,…

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Nov 12vote

✓ YESAppt 03328Appointment of Bonnie J. Glenn as Director of the Office of Police Accountability, for a term to December 31, 2026.

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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Nov 4press release

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

Oct 14vote

Vote recorded (absent(nv)) — Appt 03303, Appointment of Jennifer Carl as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2025.

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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Oct 14vote

Vote recorded (absent(nv)) — Appt 03304, Appointment of Jeremy Holmes as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2026.

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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Oct 14vote

Vote recorded (absent(nv)) — Appt 03322, Appointment of Rick Williams as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2027.

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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SEPTEMBER 2025

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 9vote

✗ NOCB 121052surveillance technology implementation

Passed 7–2 in City Council.

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Sep 9vote

✗ NOCB 121053surveillance technology implementation

Passed 7–2 in City Council.

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AUGUST 2025

Aug 4vote

✓ YESCB 121013floodplains

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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JULY 2025

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 1vote

✓ YESAppt 03175Appointment of Shon Fitzgerald Barnes as Seattle Police Chief.

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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JUNE 2025

Jun 17vote

✓ YESCB 120994surveillance technology implementation

Passed 8–1 in City Council.

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Jun 3vote

✓ YESCB 120977oversight of the police

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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MAY 2025

May 6vote

✓ YESAppt 03128Appointment of Eci Ameh, as Executive Director of the Seattle Community Police Commission.

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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May 6vote

✓ YESAppt 03129Appointment of Ken Nsimbi as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2026.

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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FEBRUARY 2025

Feb 11vote

✓ YESCB 120916the Seattle Police Department

Passed 6–3 in City Council.

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Feb 4vote

✓ YESAppt 03068Reappointment of Joseph Seia as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2025.

Passed 7–0 in City Council.

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Feb 4vote

✓ YESAppt 03069Reappointment of Joel C. Merkel as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2027.

Passed 7–0 in City Council.

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Feb 4vote

✓ YESAppt 03066Appointment of David Benchlouch as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2027.

Passed 7–0 in City Council.

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Feb 4vote

✓ YESAppt 03067Appointment of Arlecier L.N. West as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2026.

Passed 7–0 in City Council.

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Feb 4vote

✓ YESCB 120927floodplains

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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JANUARY 2025

Jan 14vote

✓ YESAppt 03047Reappointment of Gundeep Singh as member, Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to June …

Passed 8–0 in City Council.

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NOVEMBER 2024

Nov 21vote

✓ YESCB 120876the civil service

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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Nov 21vote

✓ YESCB 120888the Seattle Fire Department’s services and fees

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 120891the Seattle Police Department

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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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…

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Nov 14vote

✓ YESCB 120876the civil service

Passed 9–0 in Select Budget Committee.

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Nov 14vote

✓ YESCB 120888the Seattle Fire Department’s services and fees

Passed 9–0 in Select Budget Committee.

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Nov 14vote

✓ YESCB 120891the Seattle Police Department

Passed 9–0 in Select Budget Committee.

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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…

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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 8vote

✓ YESCB 120862AN ORDINANCE related to recruitment and retention of police officers in the Seattle Police Department; making permanent a hiring incentiv…

Passed 6–1 in City Council.

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Oct 8vote

✓ YESCB 120844surveillance technology implementation

Passed 7–1 in City Council.

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Oct 8vote

✓ YESCB 120845surveillance 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 120836prostitution

Passed 8–1 in City Council.

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AUGUST 2024

Aug 6vote

✓ YESCB 120808floodplains

Passed 9–0 in City Council.

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Aug 6vote

✓ YESCB 120825jail services

Passed 8–1 in City Council.

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