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City Council

April 14, 2026

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During the City Council meeting on April 14, 2026, several appointments to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission were approved, including Evan M. Smith, who was appointed for a term ending December 31, 2027, with a vote of 5-3. The Council also passed multiple ordinances related to homelessness funding and property acquisitions, all with unanimous support of 7-0 or 8-0.

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Who Was There

Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dan Strauss, Debora Juarez, Dionne Foster, Eddie Lin, Joy Hollingsworth, Maritza Rivera, Rob Saka

City Council

April 7, 2026

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During the City Council meeting on April 7, 2026, several appointments to the Seattle Design Commission were approved, including Phoebe Erin Bogert and Tatum Lau for terms ending February 28, 2027, and reappointments for Kate Clark, Brian Markham, and Zubin Rao for terms ending February 29, 2028. The Council also passed an ordinance authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with Local 32 of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices, as well as a resolution affirming Seattle's readiness for an NBA team.

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Who Was There

Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dan Strauss, Debora Juarez, Dionne Foster, Eddie Lin, Joy Hollingsworth, Maritza Rivera

City Council

March 31, 2026

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During the City Council meeting on March 31, 2026, several ordinances were passed unanimously, including those related to surveillance data collection and immigration status inquiries. All items received an 8-0 vote, reflecting a consensus among council members.

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Who Was There

Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dan Strauss, Debora Juarez, Dionne Foster, Eddie Lin, Joy Hollingsworth, Rob Saka, Robert Kettle

City Council

March 24, 2026

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During the City Council meeting on March 24, 2026, several key ordinances were passed, including an amendment to the Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Comcast and new regulations for floodplains in compliance with FEMA standards. All items received unanimous support, with votes of 8-0.

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Who Was There

Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dan Strauss, Dionne Foster, Eddie Lin, Joy Hollingsworth, Maritza Rivera, Rob Saka, Robert Kettle

City Council

March 17, 2026

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During the City Council meeting on March 17, 2026, several appointments and ordinances were approved, including the appointment of Carlin Llorente to the Burke-Gilman Place Public Development Authority and a resolution reaffirming data and privacy protections for individuals accessing City services. All items passed with an 8-0 vote.

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Who Was There

Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dan Strauss, Debora Juarez, Dionne Foster, Eddie Lin, Maritza Rivera, Rob Saka, Robert Kettle

City Council

March 10, 2026

AI SummaryFinal

During the City Council meeting on March 10, 2026, several key ordinances and appointments were approved unanimously. Notable actions included the adoption of a moratorium on detention centers and the acceptance of easements for electrical distribution by the City Light Department, both passing with a 9-0 vote.

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Decisions Made

Who Was There

Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dan Strauss, Debora Juarez, Dionne Foster, Eddie Lin, Joy Hollingsworth, Maritza Rivera, Rob Saka, Robert Kettle

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