Current Issues
The Council puts together its version of the City budget after receiving a proposal from the Mayor in late September. Each Councilmember offers amendments, and the budget chair - Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda - puts together a draft budget, or balancing package, that reflects the Council's shared values and priorities.
This page aims to serve as a baseline of information for the public to understand the budget, and engage in the Council’s process.
Councilmember Kshama Sawant is sponsoring a bill to expand access to Tiny House Villages throughout Seattle. This bill will allow Seattle to issue permits for from 0 to 40 villages, in any zone.
As the City of Seattle navigates the response to the coronavirus / COVID-19, the Seattle City Council has put together the following resource guide to help provide information and resources to the public.
The following letters have been signed by at least two councilmembers