Current Issues

Focus on Public Safety
Since taking office in 2024, the new City Council has prioritized legislation that addresses public safety needs throughout the Seattle community.
Budget Dashboard
These tools are meant to make the budget easier to understand and analyze.
2024 Transportation Levy Overview & Toolkit
An overview of the 2024 Transportation Levy and the Council's process.
Demystifying the Council's Budget Process
This interactive budget guide is meant to make the Council's budget process straightforward and simple to understand. Most importantly, this resource is intended to highlight when and how you can make your voice heard during the process.
2025 Comprehensive Plan ("One Seattle Plan") Renewal Process
Seattleā€™s Comprehensive Plan is a roadmap for where and how our city will grow and invest in our communities over the next 20 years and beyond.

City Council

Address: 600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 34025, Seattle, WA , 98124-4025
Phone: (206) 684-8888
Phone Alt: Listen Line: (206) 684-8566
Fax: (206) 684-8587
Meet the Council

The Seattle City Council establishes City policy through enactment of ordinances (laws) and adoption of resolutions. The City Council also approves and adopts the City's budget. The nine Council members and their legislative assistants are part of the City of Seattle Legislative Department.