Votes and legislation

Appointment of Justice Geddes as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to April 30, 2028., confirmed Oct 20, 2026
Appointment of Jessi Benveniste as member, Seattle Disability Commission, for a term to April 30, 2027., confirmed Oct 20, 2026
Appointment of Jackie Yust as member, Seattle Disability Commission, for a term to April 30, 2028., confirmed Oct 20, 2026
Appointment of Clover Thurk as member, Housing Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2026., confirmed Oct 20, 2026
Appointment of Wubet Biratu as member, Housing Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2028., confirmed Oct 20, 2026
Appointment of Sunaree Marshall as member, Housing Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2030., confirmed Oct 20, 2026
Appointment of Virginia Martin as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2027., confirmed Oct 20, 2026
Appointment of Temi Ogunnoiki as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2027., confirmed Oct 20, 2026
Appointment of Lavell Flamon as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to July 22, 2028., confirmed Oct 20, 2026
Appointment of Susie Valderrabano as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2027., confirmed Oct 20, 2026
Appointment of Sofia Brown as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2028., confirmed Oct 20, 2026
Appointment of Anisha Gururaj as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2028., confirmed Oct 20, 2026
An ordinance relating to the Seattle Department of Transportation; authorizing the Director of the Department of Transportation to execute an interlocal agreement with Seattle Public Schools for bicycle and pedestrian safety education and training services., passed Oct 20, 2026
Appointment of Shannon Smith as Chief Technology Officer, Seattle Information Technology Department, for a term to July 1, 2030., confirmed Oct 20, 2026
An ordinance relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the acquisition by negotiation or eminent domain (condemnation) of three parcels of land in Seattle for utility purposes identified as King County Parcel Numbers 302604-9100 (11762 Aurora Ave N), 302604-9116 (12004 Aurora Ave N), and 302604-9124 (12020 Aurora Ave N), authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities (General Manager/CEO) or their designee to execute all documents and take other actions deemed by the General Manager/CEO or designee as necessary to complete the acquisitions; placing the real properties conveyed to the City under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts., passed Oct 20, 2026
An ordinance relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities to accept an easement granted to The City of Seattle under King County Recording Number 20250210000669 for the installation and operation of a drainage facility on property located at 13709 41st Ave NE and identified as King County Parcel Number 1455100035; placing the property rights under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts., passed Oct 20, 2026
An ordinance relating to leases; updating the Director of Finance and Administrative Services’ authority to execute leases when the land is used for transitional encampments, outdoor storage for any vehicle, or overnight respite areas for drivers; amending Section 3.127.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code., passed Oct 20, 2026
An ordinance relating to the Traffic Code; revising the definition of "junk motor vehicle"; and amending Section 11.14.268 of the Seattle Municipal Code., passed Oct 20, 2026
An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; adjusting the definition of recreational vehicle; adjusting the definition of outdoor storage to include outdoor storage areas for certain unoccupied vehicles, including recreational vehicles; adjusting the definition of flexible-use parking to exclude storage of recreational vehicles; and amending Sections 23.84A.032, 23.84A.036, and 23.84A.038 of the Seattle Municipal Code., passed Oct 20, 2026
An ordinance relating to vehicle residency permitting and outreach; amending Ordinance 127362, which adopted the 2026 budget, including the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; creating positions; modifying a proviso; and imposing a proviso., passed Oct 20, 2026
An ordinance relating to the Traffic Code; creating a new permitting program for owners of motor homes and travel trailers to support a structured pathway to shelter; amending Sections 11.14.350, 11.14.660, 11.16.120, 11.23.440, 11.30.040, and 11.72.070 of, and adding Sections 11.14.672, 11.72.071, and 11.23.170 to, the Seattle Municipal Code., passed as amended Oct 20, 2026
A resolution relating to persons living in vehicles and establishing the Vehicle Resident Assistance Program; accompanying legislation to provide a structured pathway to shelter., adopted Oct 20, 2026
An ordinance relating to City employment; correcting pay compression and inversion for certain non-represented classifications, and adjusting rates of pay for affected titles., passed Oct 20, 2026
An ordinance relating to City employment; exempting positions from the civil service system; and returning positions to the civil service system; all by a 2/3 vote of the City Council., passed Oct 20, 2026
An ordinance relating to City employment; retitling existing title Automotive Sheet Metal Worker to Automotive Sheet Metal Worker - Painter., passed Oct 20, 2026
An ordinance relating to City employment; retitling the Plant Ecologist classification title to Restoration Ecologist, and creating a Restoration Ecologist, Senior classification title and establishing corresponding rates of pay., passed Oct 20, 2026
An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of September 14, 2026, through September 18, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts., passed Oct 20, 2026
An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of September 21, 2026, through September 25, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts., passed Oct 20, 2026
An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of September 28, 2026, through October 2, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts., passed Oct 20, 2026
An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of October 5, 2026, through October 9, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts., passed Oct 20, 2026
September 22, 2026, adopted Oct 20, 2026
October 20, 2026, adopted Oct 20, 2026
Reappointment of Dan Torres, as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2029., confirmed Sep 22, 2026
Appointment of Hannah Ljunggren as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2028., confirmed Sep 22, 2026
Appointment of George Farrell as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2029., confirmed Sep 22, 2026
Appointment of Jasmine Hadassa as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2029., confirmed Sep 22, 2026
Appointment of Nirae Petty as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2029., confirmed Sep 22, 2026
Reappointment of Hannah Lindell-Smith as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2029., confirmed Sep 22, 2026
Appointment of Maeve C. Gillis as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2027., confirmed Sep 22, 2026
Appointment of Stephanie A. Smith as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2027., confirmed Sep 22, 2026
Appointment of Tara K. Camp as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2028., confirmed Sep 22, 2026
Appointment of Briana P. Miller as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2028., confirmed Sep 22, 2026
Appointment of James B. Shambaugh as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2029., confirmed Sep 22, 2026
Reappointment of Aaron D. Clark as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2029., confirmed Sep 22, 2026
Reappointment of Nancy Huizar as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2029., confirmed Sep 22, 2026
Appointment of Abdirahman A. Yussuf as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027., confirmed Sep 22, 2026
Appointment of Georgina H. Sanchez as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2029., confirmed Sep 22, 2026
Appointment of Stefanie S. Sismaet as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2029., confirmed Sep 22, 2026
An ordinance relating to City employment; authorizing execution of a collective bargaining agreement between The City of Seattle and Seattle Parking Enforcement Officers’ Guild; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts., passed Sep 22, 2026
Mayor Katie B. Wilson’s Budget Address on the 2027-2028 Proposed Budget., filed Sep 22, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing Denny Blaine Park as a site of historic significance to Seattle’s LGBTQ+ community and supporting efforts to preserve and interpret its cultural heritage., adopted Sep 22, 2026
An ordinance relating to the Department of Finance and Administrative Services; authorizing the Director of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services or the Director’s designee to negotiate and execute a real property lease renewal with the United States Army for The City of Seattle’s continued interim use and occupancy of 33.95 acres at the Fort Lawton Army Reserve Center., passed Sep 22, 2026
An ordinance relating to the legal representation of Mayor Katie Wilson in judicial proceedings concerning a recall charge; paying expenses necessary to defend Mayor Katie Wilson in those proceedings; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts., passed Sep 22, 2026
An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; amending the Seattle Comprehensive Plan to incorporate changes proposed as part of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan annual amendment process., passed Sep 22, 2026
An ordinance relating to Seattle Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to execute and record (as necessary) all instruments and agreements concerning the City-owned property associated with the redevelopment of the Lake City Community Center into a new community center, affordable housing, and a subterranean garage; superseding the requirements of Ordinance 118477 for the purposes of this ordinance; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts., passed Sep 22, 2026
An ordinance relating to prohibiting algorithmic-based price discrimination; requiring covered retailer disclosures to consumers; requiring that covered retailers retain certain records; and adding a new Chapter 7.35 to the Seattle Municipal Code., passed as amended Sep 22, 2026
September 15, 2026, adopted Sep 22, 2026
A resolution providing an honorary designation of South King Street between 6th Avenue South and Maynard Avenue South as “Bruce Lee Way.”, adopted Sep 22, 2026
An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of September 7, 2026, through September 11, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts., passed Sep 22, 2026
September 22, 2026, adopted Sep 22, 2026