AN ORDINANCE relating to the Ethics Code; establishing reporting and disclosure requirements for political consultants; prohibiting political consultants from providing political consulting services without reporting; adding a new Section 4.16.072 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Section 4.16.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

CB 121130 · Ordinance (Ord) · Passed

Sponsors: Sara Nelson

Timeline

• Nov 19, 2025: sent for review (City Clerk)
• Nov 19, 2025: sent for review (Council President's Office)
• Nov 21, 2025: referred (City Council)
• Dec 4, 2025: discussed (Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee)
• Dec 11, 2025: pass as amended (Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee)
• Dec 16, 2025: passed as amended (City Council)
• Dec 22, 2025: submitted for Mayor's signature (City Clerk)
• Dec 29, 2025: returned unsigned (Mayor)
• Dec 29, 2025: returned (Mayor)
• Dec 29, 2025: attested by City Clerk (City Clerk)