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Councilmembers Rinck and Foster advance resolution on next steps for King County Regional Homelessness Authority council.seattle.gov/2026/05/15/cou…

Councilmember Strauss celebrates passage of Shared Streets legislation council.seattle.gov/2026/05/12/cou…

The proclamation urges Seattleites “to celebrate by riding their bikes, exploring our growing network of protected routes, and joining the community of people working together to make Seattle a safer, healthier, and more connected city for everyone.”

Today the City Council recognized May 2026 as “Bike Everywhere Month!” 🚲

Members of the public are still welcome to view the remainder of the meeting in person in Chambers. Watch live: seattlechannel.org/watch-live

Following loud disruptions during this morning’s Public Safety Committee meeting, the Chair took a brief recess. After reconvening, the disruptions and interruptions continued. The decision was then made to move the session to a hybrid format.

Public Safety Chair Kettle on value of Real Time Crime Center in recent assault arrests council.seattle.gov/2026/05/11/pub…

A jam-packed work week for the City Council! Here’s what you can expect May 11-15. Watch live ➡️ seattlechannel.org/watch-live Full agendas 📄 seattle.legistar.com

Councilmember Rivera’s statement on two District 4 homicides over the weekend council.seattle.gov/2026/05/11/cou…

Here’s what the City Council is working on this week – May 4-8. And May the 4th be with you, always! 🌌 Watch live ➡️ seattlechannel.org/watch-live Full agendas 📄 seattle.legistar.com

"We encourage our citizens to celebrate our therapy animals and their human handlers. We publicly salute the service of therapy animal teams in our community and in communities across the nation."

We had a 🐾 'pawsome' guest in the chamber this week as Seattle councilmembers proclaimed April 30, 2026 to be National Therapy Animal Day!

Councilmembers introducing moratorium on data centers in Seattle council.seattle.gov/2026/04/30/cou…

As the longest-running sexual violence prevention and education campaign in history, Denim Day asks community members, elected officials, businesses, and all individuals to make a social statement with their fashion by wearing denim. Learn more at denimday.org

Today at City Hall, councilmembers joined legislative department staff and wore denim with a purpose. On Demin Day, we stand together as a visible means of protest against the misconceptions that continue to surround sexual violence and to raise awareness.

Public Safety Chair Kettle statement on Yesler Terrace shooting council.seattle.gov/2026/04/29/pub…

Councilmember Strauss to host Community Meeting on the Future of Ballard Light Rail council.seattle.gov/2026/04/29/cou…

Councilmember Rivera speaks out on gun violence following Yesler Terrace Community Center shooting council.seattle.gov/2026/04/29/cou…

Councilmembers Rinck and Foster join call for King County Assessor to step down immediately council.seattle.gov/2026/04/29/cou…

“May Day is both a celebration and a call to action — a recognition that while Seattle has made meaningful progress, the struggle for worker justice is ongoing.”

Today, the City Council proclaimed May 1 as “International Workers’ Day,” recognizing the impact of workers, in Seattle and globally, to drive positive change in their communities.