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Jun 17, 2026

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Meeting coverage connected to Community Development.

Briefing
Jun 17, 2026

Land Use and Sustainability Committee meeting summary

Committee recommended confirmation of three reappointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board, heard informational briefings on food access and subarea planning, and discussed a Council Bill to clarify land use decision processes. Meeting began at 9:36 a.m., votes on reappointments were unanimous (4-0), and adjourned at 11:07 a.m.

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Briefing
May 14, 2026

Committee discussed Res 32203 to advance the One Seattle Plan and create more housing opportunities

At the May 14, 2026 Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan meeting, members discussed Resolution 32203 directing the Office of Planning and Community Development to develop proposed zoning and development standard changes and potential Comprehensive Plan amendments to create additional housing opportunities. The meeting opened at 2:06 p.m. and adjourned at 3:44 p.m.; seven members were present and two were excused.

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Briefing
Mar 19, 2026

Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan hears Phase II introduction

Meeting held March 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Council Chamber, City Hall. Presiding Officer: Councilmember Lin. Start time 2:07 p.m.; adjournment 3:45 p.m. Nine members present. Agenda item: Inf 2863 — Comprehensive Plan Phase II Introduction (information briefing and discussion). Presenters listed: Michael Hubner and Brennon Staley, Office of Planning and Community Development. Public comment period available; details of comments not included in minutes. Prepared by Thaddaeus Gregory.

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Briefing
Dec 16, 2025

Seattle City Council special meeting (Dec 16, 2025) — Comprehensive Plan and multiple ordinances adopted; ethics, budget, appointments approved

The Council met in special session and adopted major land use updates including the One Seattle Plan and Neighborhood Residential zone changes, passed several ordinances affecting the City budget, ethics, employment classifications, and utilities, confirmed numerous appointments, and held a public hearing on restrictions related to grocery/pharmacy use. Council President Nelson presided; the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

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Briefing
Nov 21, 2025

Seattle City Council adopts 2026 budget and approves multiple bond, tax, fee, and program changes at Nov. 21, 2025 special meeting

Special Seattle City Council meeting called to order at 1:04 p.m.; Council President Sara Nelson presiding. Public comment heard from four speakers. Council adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar, approved the consent calendar, passed the 2026 budget (CB 121116) and related budget/CIP changes (CF 314546), and approved numerous ordinances on bonds, fees, taxes, and administrative transfers (see key decisions). Resolutions on Seattle City Employees’ Retirement System funding intent and SCERS interest rates were adopted. Meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

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Briefing
Nov 17, 2025

Select Budget Committee adopts amended consent calendar and recommends passage of multiple 2026 budget and financing ordinances

At the November 17, 2025 Select Budget Committee meeting (9:30 AM, Council Chamber, City Hall), Chair Dan Strauss presided. The committee (8 present, 1 excused) adopted an amended consent calendar, heard an introduction/overview, recommended passage of multiple budget, tax, bond, and fee ordinances, and adjourned at 12:38 PM.

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Briefing
Nov 14, 2025

Select Budget Committee reviews 2026 budget materials; final budget ordinance postponed

The committee heard an informational overview, recessed midday, postponed the primary 2026 budget ordinance (CB 121116) to November 20 by unanimous consent, and left most other scheduled bills and clerk files unaddressed.

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Briefing
Nov 6, 2025

Select Budget Committee — Public hearings on CB 121092 and the 2026 Proposed Budget (Nov 6, 2025)

On November 6, 2025 the Seattle City Council's Select Budget Committee met in the Council Chamber. The committee held public hearings on Council Bill 121092 (transfer of administration of the Major Institutions and Schools program to the Office of Planning and Community Development) and on the Mayor’s 2026 Proposed Budget and 2026–2031 Capital Improvement Program, including 2026 general revenue sources and a possible property tax levy increase. The committee recessed from 3:01 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to continue the public hearing. The meeting opened at 1:03 p.m. and adjourned at 8:38 p.m. No committee votes or final actions are recorded in the minutes.

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Briefing
Oct 29, 2025

Select Budget Committee — Oct 29, 2025: Information briefings on department budget proposals

The Select Budget Committee met Oct 29, 2025 to review councilmember amendments to the 2026 Proposed Budget. Committee Central Staff summarized proposed Council Budget Actions (CBAs) and Statements of Legislative Intent (SLIs). Information items from OPCD, SDCI, DON, OH, OSE, SDOT, SPR, OED, and HSD were heard. The committee recessed 12:41–1:45 p.m. and adjourned at 3:59 p.m.

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