News Releases

News Releases

11/21

Council adopts strong public safety budget with historic housing investments and additional accountability measures

11/13

Council announces details on plans to save Seattle Channel programming, create plan for continued success

10/11

City of Seattle and King County Approve New Agreement to Streamline Governance Structure of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority

10/8

City council approves police recruitment bonuses and technology for crime prevention tools

10/2

Council President Nelson exploring ways to save Seattle Channel programming

9/24

Council creates new music venue parking permit to support musicians and live music venues

9/17

Seattle City Council passes legislation combatting commercial sexual exploitation

9/17

Law targeting drug-related criminal activity passes City Council

9/9

Councilmember Tanya Woo to host Chinatown-International District public safety forum on Sept. 11

8/6

Seattle City Council passes legislation diversifying jail options to better address crime

7/9

Council President Nelson calls for swift action on audit recommendations addressing overdoses and crime

5/28

Vote on app-based worker pay legislation postponed

5/21

Seattle City Council approves bill to accelerate police hiring

4/5

Seattle City Council President Nelson celebrates passage of new labor contracts

1/2

Seattle City Council Unanimously Elects Sara Nelson as President

9/19

Seattle City Council expands support for local businesses by boosting business improvement areas in Ballard, downtown

9/19

Councilmember Nelson celebrates passage of bill to address public drug use and possession

6/6

Statements by Councilmembers Nelson & Pedersen and City Attorney Davison on the Possession and Public Drug Use Bill Vote

5/2

Councilmember Nelson celebrates passage of the Metropolitan Improvement District (MID) renewal

4/27

City Attorney Ann Davison, Councilmember Sara Nelson, Councilmember Alex Pedersen announce new legislation to improve public safety and discourage the public consumption of controlled substances

9/20

Councilmember Nelson, Community Celebrate Passage of Legislation Creating Seattle Film Commission

8/10

Councilmember Nelson introduces legislation to create Film Commission, bring the film & TV industry back to Seattle

8/10

Councilmember Nelson introduces legislation to create Film Commission, bring the film & TV industry back to Seattle

3/23

Councilmember Nelson Declares Intent to Fund Staffing Incentives for Seattle Police Officers