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Happy Dolly Parton Day! City Council recognizes today as Dolly Parton Day. On Sept. 22, Councilmember Rinck presented a proclamation marking "9-to-5" (9/25) as Dolly Parton Day in the City of Seattle to honor the late artist and philanthropist for her contributions to the world.
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Seattle City Council kicks off 2027-2028 budget process council.seattle.gov/2026/09/…

Seattle City Council kicks of 2027-2028 budget process  - Seattle City Council Blog

SEATTLE – Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), chair of the Select Budget Committee, kicked off its annual budget process this morning.   Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson delivered her...

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Councilmember Rivera votes ‘no’ on Fair Pricing ordinance citing affordability concerns for Seattle families council.seattle.gov/2026/09/…

Councilmember Rivera votes ‘no’ on Fair Pricing ordinance citing affordability concerns for Seattle...

Potential for unintended consequences and higher grocery prices SEATTLE – Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement after the after the amended Fair Pricing...

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City of Seattle Recognizes Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day, honored with a themed story hour council.seattle.gov/2026/09/…

City of Seattle Recognizes Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day, honored with a themed story hour - Seattle...

Councilmember Rinck sponsors Dolly Parton Day Proclamation and collaborates with Imagination Library of Washington and The Seattle Public Library program with Washington Children’s Authors  On...

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Councilmember Rivera responds to Seattle Times article on City’s telehealth youth mental health contract council.seattle.gov/2026/09/…

Councilmember Rivera responds to Seattle Times article on City’s telehealth youth mental health...

Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s Seattle Times article about a contract providing telehealth mental health counseling for...

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Budget season begins this week! Here’s what to expect at City Hall the week of September 21-25. Watch live ➡️ seattlechannel.org/watch-liv… Full agendas 📄 seattle.legistar.com Check out the posted agendas for more details.
Graphic that says WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21-25 City Council Preview; Tuesday: 9:30 am public safety, 2 pm city council; Thursday 9:30 am Select Budget Committee; Friday 9:30 am Select Budget Committee

ALT Graphic that says WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21-25 City Council Preview; Tuesday: 9:30 am public safety, 2 pm city council; Thursday 9:30 am Select Budget Committee; Friday 9:30 am Select Budget Committee

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For more details on the budget process, visit seattle.gov/council/topics/c…
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Councilmember Foster proposes Mandatory Housing Affordability accelerator to spur housing construction council.seattle.gov/2026/09/…

Councilmember Foster proposes Mandatory Housing Affordability accelerator to spur housing constru...

Bill allows temporary fee reduction for housing projects; accompanying resolution states intent to establish inclusionary requirements in neighborhood residential Today Councilmember Dionne Foster...

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Council honors passing of community trailblazer Dolores Sibonga council.seattle.gov/2026/09/…

Council honors passing of community trailblazer Dolores Sibonga  - Seattle City Council Blog

Seattle CID native was first woman of color to serve on the City Council Today Council President Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) released the following statement honoring the loss of former City...

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Councilmember Rivera calls on Mayor Wilson to act on gun violence after resolution passes City Council council.seattle.gov/2026/09/…

Councilmember Rivera calls on Mayor Wilson to act on gun violence after resolution passes City...

Today, Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) urged Mayor Katie Wilson to act after her sponsored resolution (Res 32217) was approved by the City Council. The resolution calls for the City to...

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Councilmember Rivera describes Mayor’s Gun Violence Plan as ‘more of the same,’ urges meaningful action council.seattle.gov/2026/09/…

Councilmember Rivera describes Mayor’s Gun Violence Plan as ‘more of the same,’ urges meaningful...

Today, Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) said she was underwhelmed by the mayor’s new gun violence plan which was released earlier today. The plan continues already existing investments...

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Here’s what to expect at City Hall the week of September 14-18. Watch live ➡️ seattlechannel.org/watch-liv… Full agendas 📄 seattle.legistar.com Check out the posted agendas for more details.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14-18, 2026 CITY COUNCIL PREVIEW Watch live: seattlechannel.org/watch-live Check out the posted agendas for more details. Monday 2 p.m. Council Briefing Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - Public Safety 2 p.m. - City Council Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - Land Use and Sustainability 2 p.m. - Parks & City Light Thursday 9:30 a.m. - Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center 2 p.m. - Governance & Utilities Friday 9:30 a.m. -Human Services, Labor, & Economic Development

ALT WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14-18, 2026 CITY COUNCIL PREVIEW Watch live: seattlechannel.org/watch-live Check out the posted agendas for more details. Monday 2 p.m. Council Briefing Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - Public Safety 2 p.m. - City Council Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - Land Use and Sustainability 2 p.m. - Parks & City Light Thursday 9:30 a.m. - Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center 2 p.m. - Governance & Utilities Friday 9:30 a.m. -Human Services, Labor, & Economic Development

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Mayor responds to Public Safety Chair Kettle’s transparency request on Police Chief’s forced resignation council.seattle.gov/2026/09/…

Mayor responds to Public Safety Chair Kettle’s transparency request on Police Chief’s forced resi...

Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement after receiving a response from Mayor Katie Wilson regarding his request to provide...

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25 years later, we continue to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks and remember the bravery of our nation's first responders. Never forget.
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Here’s what to expect at City Hall the week of September 8-11. Watch live ➡️ seattlechannel.org/watch-liv… Full agendas 📄 seattle.legistar.com Check out the posted agendas for more details.
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[UPDATE] On Friday at 2 p.m. there will be a Special Meeting for the Human Services, Labor, & Economic Development Committee
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Councilmember Rivera responds to Mayor Wilson’s characterizations of Rivera’s work on gun violence reduction council.seattle.gov/2026/09/…

Councilmember Rivera responds to Mayor Wilson’s characterizations of Rivera’s work on gun violence...

Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) issued the following statement in response to Mayor Katie Wilson’s remarks on KUOW’s Soundside, in which the mayor described the City Council’s efforts...

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Public Safety Chair Kettle presses Mayor for clarity on Police Chief’s forced resignation, cites continued lack of transparency and instability council.seattle.gov/2026/09/…

Public Safety Chair Kettle presses Mayor for clarity on Police Chief’s forced resignation, cites...

Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement regarding his request that Mayor Katie B. Wilson provide the City Council with...

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REMINDER: In recognition of Labor Day, City Hall and other city facilities will be closed on Monday, September 7.
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Public Safety Chair Kettle on Mayor’s search for a new Seattle Police Chief council.seattle.gov/2026/08/…

Public Safety Chair Kettle on Mayor’s search for a new Seattle Police Chief  - Seattle City Council...

Councilmember Robert Kettle (District 7) released the following statement after Mayor Wilson announced launching a search for Seattle’s next police chief:  “As Chair of the Public Safety Committee,...

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