Sound Transit Expansion

Seattle Council Briefing — February 23, 2026: Sound Transit and state legislative updates; executive session on litigation

Meeting began at 2:02 p.m., presided over by Council President Hollingsworth. Six members present; three excused (Eddie Lin, Maritza Rivera, Rob Saka). The Council approved the February 9, 2026 briefing minutes, heard Information Items on the State Legislative Session (Inf 2821), the Sound Transit Expansion Program (Inf 2842), and a preview of the City Council Agenda (Inf 2819). Signing of letters and proclamations was listed on the agenda (no details recorded). An executive session on pending, potential, or actual litigation was announced at 3:43 p.m. and concluded at 4:47 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m.