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Apr 27, 2026

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Committee recommends passage of Pay Zone Ordinance; Ethics Code changes discussed

Published Apr 27, 2026

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Briefing

Dec 11, 2025

Committee recommends passage of ethics, SODO BIA, and employment ordinances; confirms three reappointments

On December 11, 2025 the Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met in Council Chamber and recommended City Council pass ordinances on the Ethics Code for political consultants (as amended), SODO Parking and Business Improvement Area assessment changes (as amended), civil service exemptions/returns, and a Deferred Compensation Analyst classification; the committee also recommended confirmation of three reappointments to advisory bodies. Meeting started at 2:03 p.m. and adjourned at 4:18 p.m.

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Briefing

Dec 4, 2025

Committee recommends passage of Pay Zone Ordinance; Ethics Code changes discussed

The Seattle City Council Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met December 4, 2025, 2:00 PM in Council Chamber, City Hall. Two ordinances were on the agenda: CB 121130 (proposed Ethics Code changes regarding political consultants) was discussed; CB 121131 (Pay Zone Ordinance, adjusting 2026 pay zone structures) received a favorable committee recommendation to pass. Meeting opened at 2:02 p.m. and adjourned at 3:07 p.m.

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