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City Council
April 14, 2026
AI SummaryDraft
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
AI SummaryFinal
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.
Issues Discussed
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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
AI SummaryFinal
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
AI SummaryFinal
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.
Issues Discussed
Decisions Made
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
AI SummaryFinal
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.
Issues Discussed
Decisions Made
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.
Issues Discussed
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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