Current Issues
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Council Themes and Priorities for 2008
• Foster safe, just, and healthy communities for all
• Invest public resources fairly and effectively
• Build a livable city for our future
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2008 Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Twenty one amendments have been proposed for the City of Seattle's Comprehensive Plan. They were submitted by City Departments, other agencies, the public, or City Council Members for consideration in the 2008 annual Comprehensive Plan amendments process.
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Zero Waste Strategy
NEW RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE SERVICES
On March 31, 2008, passed another milestone in the Zero Waste Strategy when it approved new solid-waste contracts, which include expanded recycling and compost services.
Listen to a discussion of the proposed changes - 4/3/2008, KUOW
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Aurora Bridge Suicide Prevention Fence
The City of Seattle, the Washington State Department of Transportation, and the community are working together to identify potential design concepts for a barrier to prevent people from committing suicide by jumping from the SR 99 Aurora Bridge.
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2009-2010 City Budget
City Council works as a team to put people first. They keep their word with a sustainable budget addressing human need.
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Alaskan Way Viaduct/Seawall Project
The City Council is currently consulting transportation experts on how best to address the deteriorating
Alaskan Way Viaduct and the seawall along Seattle's Waterfront.
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SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Project
Resolution 30974 outlines design alternatives and mitigation measures for the State Route 520 Bridge Replacement and High Occupancy Vehicle Project necessary to be addressed in order to identify a preferred alternative.
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Discovery Park Land Acquisition
On Monday, September 24, 2007, the Full Council unanimously approved the acquisition of the Capehart Naval Housing Area in Magnolia’s Discovery Park.
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Boards, Panels & Commissions
Reporting to the Seattle City Council
 Office of Professional Accountability Review Board
The Office of Professional Accountability Review Board was formed to oversee the way the Office of Professional Accountability handles
citizen complaints against Seattle police officers.
 Seattle City Council Police Accountability Panel (SCCPAP)
The Panel was appointed to review the legal framework that supports or constrains civilian oversight of law enforcement and the culture of the Seattle Police Department that influences how police accountability laws are implemented on a daily basis.
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