Select Committee on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy
Committee Members
- Chair: Maritza Rivera
- Vice Chair: Alexis Mercedes Rinck
- Member: Cathy Moore
- Member: Joy Hollingsworth
- Member: Dan Strauss
- Member: Robert Kettle
- Member: Sara Nelson
- Member: Rob Saka
- Member: Mark Solomon
Committee Scope
The Committee will consider the Executive’s proposal for a ballot measure to fund the renewal of the Families Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy. The Committee will: 1) review current and future educational needs; 2) consider the Executive’s proposal, including the size and scope of the Levy; and 3) deliberate and make a final decision on whether to send a Levy proposal to the ballot for consideration by Seattle voters.
Meeting Dates
The Select Committee will meet at City Hall, Council Chambers, unless noted otherwise. The established meeting dates and times are listed below, and additional meetings will be scheduled as needed.
| Date | Time | Topic |
| Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Overview of Current Levy |
| Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 2:00 pm | Executive Presentation on FEPP Levy Renewal Proposal |
| Monday, May 12, 2025 | 5:00 pm | Public Hearing |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 9:30 am | Central Staff Issue Identification |
| Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 9:30 am | Chair’s Package & Discussion |
| Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 9:30 am | Discussion & Review of Amendments to Chair’s Package |
| Monday, June 16, 2025 | 9:30 am | Vote on Amendments to Chair’s Package & Final Committee Vote on FEPP Levy Ord |
Please note, this schedule is subject to change.
Quorum
The quorum for the Select Committee is five members.