Past Issues
The Council is considering legislation to extend labor protections, the same safeguards that most other workers in Seattle already have, to domestic workers.
Councilmember M. Lorena González will host the confirmation process for the appointment of Carmen Best as the next Seattle Police Department’s Chief of Police.
To address homelessness, the Seattle City Council is considering a Progressive Tax on Business.
The Council has convened a taskforce to identify progressive sources of revenue to assist people who are homeless or at high risk of becoming homeless. The goal is to help such people obtain and retain stable housing.
The City of Seattle may create a legal defense fund for immigrants and refugees, providing representation for them in immigration court. This vastly increases their chances of being able to stay in the country.
View an infographic explaining the how the Council is building lasting, independent police reform in Seattle.
This legislation would add stability and predictability to workers' schedules as well as their incomes.
The Council unanimously passed legislation to ban conversion therapy, or the attempt to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, for minors.
The city sought applications for the Community Police Commission.
The Council seeks to balance the economic opportunity created by short term rentals with the need to maintain the availability of long-term rental housing.
The purpose of the Seattle Renters’ Commission is to advise the Mayor and City Council on issues and policies of importance to renters citywide.
Seattle City Council unanimously adopted legislation that will give eligible drivers at taxi, for-hire, and companies like Uber and Lyft a voice on the job and the opportunity to negotiate for improved working conditions.
The City is considering legislation to expand paid parental leave and create a family leave benefit for City of Seattle employees.
On Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 President Trump signed Executive Orders that directly impact our immigrant and refugee community. This resolution reaffirms the City’s commitment to stand by, support and protect our immigrant and refugee communities
Chinatown-International District, and the people, business and organizations that call it home, are a valued part of Seattle. The history, culture and community represented here are part of what makes Seattle a thriving city and our goal is to protect and strengthen the neighborhood.
The Council unanimously passed two pieces of legislation to improve gun safety in Seattle. One establishes a gun violence tax on firearms and ammunition and the other to requires mandatory reporting of lost or stolen firearms.
The Council is considering the construction of a new North Precinct facility for the police to serve the north end of the city.
The Council has passed legislation to create more affordable housing throughout the city.
Oil trains, which have resulted in death, injury, and substantial damage to property and the environment, regularly run through the heart of Seattle. The Council is doing everything in its power to ensure the safety of the city.
Read the recommendations from the City Council to the Sound Transit Board as to the content of the proposed ST3 ballot measure in November 2016.
The Seattle City Council has the responsibility to confirm or reject the nominee, Larry Weis - the former general manager of Austin Energy, chosen by the Mayor.
The Office of Professional Accountability Review Board (OPARB) provides community oversight and awareness of Seattle Police Department practices and its employee accountability system.