Briefing
April 14, 2026 — Seattle City Council passes amended library levy and multiple budget, utilities, and homelessness measures; confirms appointments
Council met April 14, 2026 (called to order at 2:04 p.m.; adjourned 4:17 p.m.). The Council adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar and Agenda, approved the Consent Calendar (with Appt 03470 removed), confirmed multiple appointments, passed an amended library levy ordinance (CB 121181) increasing the seven‑year levy funding amount to $479,760,000, enacted several budget and homelessness related ordinances (CB 121184, CB 121185, CB 121187), approved Seattle Public Utilities measures including slope easements and property acquisition (CB 121192, CB 121193), and adopted Resolution 32199 setting a public hearing on The Yew, LLC alley vacation. A proclamation recognizing the 51st anniversary of the Khmer Rouge genocide was presented and public comment was received.
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