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Committee discussed Social Housing Tax ordinance (CB 121153)

SeattleJan 20, 20261 min read

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The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met January 20, 2026 (9:30–9:51 a.m.). Councilmember Dan Strauss presided; five members were present and one (Maritza Rivera) was excused. The committee discussed CB 121153, an ordinance authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Seattle Social Housing Developer and creating the Social Housing Tax Fund; no committee action or vote is recorded in these minutes.

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CB 121153 (ordinance relating to the Social Housing Tax and authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Seattle Social Housing Developer) was presented and discussed; no committee action or vote is recorded in the minutes.
Meeting convened at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 9:51 a.m.
Attachments and supporting materials for CB 121153 were noted in the agenda (including an Interlocal Agreement and a Summary and Fiscal Note); presenters listed were Jamie Carnell, Director, Office of City Finance, and Jennifer LaBrecque, Council Central Staff.

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Jan 20, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104scheduled

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This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
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Call To Order
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AN ORDINANCE relating to the Social Housing Tax; authorizing the Mayor or designee to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Seattle Social Housing Developer to establish the terms and procedures for the implementation, administration, transfer, reporting, and oversight of the Social Housing Tax, including provisions for reimbursement of the City’s administrative and implementation costs and outstanding loan balances; creating the Social Housing Tax Fund; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
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Committee discussed Social Housing Tax ordinance (CB 121153)

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