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Committee recommends passage of CB 121158; hears evaluation of public drug use ordinance

SeattleFeb 10, 20262 min read

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The Seattle City Council Public Safety Committee met Feb 10, 2026 (9:34–11:19 a.m.) in Council Chamber, City Hall. The committee heard Inf 2830 (Evaluation of Ordinance 126896 on Public Drug Use and Possession) and recommended that City Council pass CB 121158 (information‑sharing for civil immigration enforcement). Four members were present; one was excused.

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The Committee recommends that City Council pass CB 121158 (ordinance prohibiting City provision of nonpublicly available personal information for use in civil immigration enforcement). Vote: In Favor 3 (Kettle, Saka, Rivera); Opposed 0; Abstain 1 (Lin).
Inf 2830 (Evaluation of Ordinance 126896 on Public Drug Use and Possession) was presented and heard in Committee.
Meeting convened at 9:34 a.m.; adjourned at 11:19 a.m. Attendance: Present 4 (Robert Kettle, Rob Saka, Eddie Lin, Maritza Rivera); Excused 1 (Debora Juarez).

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Feb 10, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104scheduled

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Call To Order
Approval of the Agenda
Public Comment
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Evaluation of Ordinance 126896 on Public Drug Use and Possession
AN ORDINANCE relating to information sharing for enforcement of civil immigration laws; prohibiting City provision of nonpublicly available personal information for use in civil immigration enforcement; clarifying the City’s position on immigration enforcement being a federal matter; making technical corrections; adding a new Section 4.18.016 to the Seattle Municipal Code; amending Section 4.18.015 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and repealing Section 4.18.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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Committee recommends passage of CB 121158; hears evaluation of public drug use ordinance

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