{ "city": "Seattle", "state": "WA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/seattle/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee", "headline": "Council reviews draft Seattle SAFER Streets traffic safety legislation", "summary": "The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee will review a draft of the Seattle SAFER Streets Act, a traffic safety legislation, during a briefing and discussion. The committee will also consider a resolution appointing members to the Transportation Funding Task Force, with a possible vote. Additionally, there will be a briefing on the Seattle Street Improvement Program (SIP).", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6859_A_Transportation%2C_Waterfront%2C_and_Seattle_Center_Committee_26-08-20_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6859&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-21", "body": "Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee", "headline": "Council weighs Ballard and Capitol Hill business district fee changes", "summary": "The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee will hold public hearings on two business improvement area ordinances, including boundary and fee changes for Ballard and Capitol Hill. The committee will also discuss labor standards for domestic workers, algorithmic price discrimination, and commercial lease transparency. No final votes are guaranteed, as items are listed for discussion and possible vote.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6864_A_Human_Services%2C_Labor%2C_and_Economic_Development_Committee_26-08-21_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6864&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-09-08", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Seattle City Council meeting cancelled for September 8, 2026", "summary": "The Seattle City Council meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard accessibility information.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/9/6860_A_City_Council_26-09-08_Full_Council_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6860&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Land Use and Sustainability Committee", "headline": "Council committee to discuss zoning changes for institutions in multifamily zones", "summary": "The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will hold a briefing and discussion on an ordinance (CB 121276) that would amend the Seattle Municipal Code to modify development standards for institutions in multifamily zones. The committee is not voting on the ordinance at this meeting; it is only discussing it. Public comment is also scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6866_A_Land_Use_and_Sustainability_Committee_26-08-19_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6866_M_Land_Use_and_Sustainability_Committee_26-08-19_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6866&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Parks and City Light Committee", "headline": "Parks and City Light Committee meeting cancelled", "summary": "The Parks and City Light Committee meeting scheduled for August 19, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6842_A_Parks_and_City_Light_Committee_26-08-19_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6842&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee", "headline": "Seattle finance committee meeting cancelled for Aug 18, 2026", "summary": "The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for August 18, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6771_A_Finance%2C_Native_Communities%2C_and_Tribal_Governments_Committee_26-08-18_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6771&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to confirm 18 appointments and pass landmark ordinances", "summary": "The Seattle City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including confirming appointments to various boards and committees, and voting on ordinances to designate two houses as landmarks. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on substantive matters.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6865_A_City_Council_26-08-18_Full_Council_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6865&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Council Briefing", "headline": "Council Briefing cancelled for August 17, 2026", "summary": "The Seattle City Council Briefing scheduled for August 17, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6862_A_Council_Briefing_26-08-17_Council_Briefing.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6862&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Governance and Utilities Committee", "headline": "Governance and Utilities Committee meeting cancelled for August 13, 2026", "summary": "The Seattle City Council's Governance and Utilities Committee meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard accessibility information.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6851_A_Governance_and_Utilities_Committee_26-08-13_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6851&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider appointing Kelli Larsen as Housing Director", "summary": "The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee will consider the appointment of Kelli Larsen as Director of the Office of Housing and receive a briefing on the office's annual reports. Public comment is open for items on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6856_A_Housing%2C_Arts%2C_and_Civil_Rights_Committee_26-08-12_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6856_M_Housing%2C_Arts%2C_and_Civil_Rights_Committee_26-08-12_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6856&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee", "headline": "Committee to vote on 17 board appointments and 2 landmark ordinances", "summary": "The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee will consider 17 appointments to various boards and commissions, including the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board, Landmarks Preservation Board, International Special Review District Board, and Community Involvement Commission. The committee will also discuss and possibly vote on two ordinances to impose historic preservation controls on the Wilde-Streatfield House and the Burwell House. Public comment is available.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6857_A_Libraries%2C_Education%2C_and_Neighborhoods_Committee_26-08-12_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6857_M_Libraries%2C_Education%2C_and_Neighborhoods_Committee_26-08-12_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6857&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Public Safety Committee", "headline": "Council to review Bite of Seattle security, jail medical deferrals, vehicle resident program", "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will hold briefings on three topics: the Seattle Police Department's security response to Bite of Seattle, data on King County Jail medical deferrals and their impact on Harborview and SPD, and a proposed Vehicle Resident Assistance Program with draft legislation. The meeting includes public comment and is expected to be informational, with no final votes scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6853_A_Public_Safety_Committee_26-08-11_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6853_M_Public_Safety_Committee_26-08-11_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6853&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on rental fee disclosure and budget amendments", "summary": "The Seattle City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a rental agreement regulation bill that requires fee disclosure and limits certain fees, and two budget-related ordinances that adjust the 2026 budget and capital improvement program. The council will also consider a request to modify a conditional approval for vacating an alley for Swedish Health Services, and confirm multiple appointments to advisory committees.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6854_A_City_Council_26-08-11_Full_Council_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6854_M_City_Council_26-08-11_Full_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6854&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Council Briefing", "headline": "Council briefing covers routine items, no major decisions", "summary": "This is a procedural council briefing with no substantive legislative items. The agenda includes approval of minutes, the president's report, signing of letters and proclamations, and a preview of upcoming council and committee actions. No public hearings, ordinances, or contracts are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6852_A_Council_Briefing_26-08-10_Council_Briefing.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6852&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-07", "body": "Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss domestic worker labor standards ordinance and fair pricing transparency", "summary": "The Seattle City Council's Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee will hold briefings and discussions on three items: an ordinance updating domestic worker labor standards (CB 121266), a proposed Fair Pricing and Transparency Ordinance, and the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) contracts transition plan. No votes are scheduled; the agenda is for discussion only.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6849_A_Human_Services%2C_Labor%2C_and_Economic_Development_Committee_26-08-07_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6849_M_Human_Services%2C_Labor%2C_and_Economic_Development_Committee_26-08-07_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6849&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee", "headline": "Committee to vote on waterfront, Seattle Center appointments and alley vacation", "summary": "The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee will consider appointments to the Central Waterfront Oversight Committee and Seattle Center Advisory Commission, receive a briefing on Waterfront Park, and vote on a request by Swedish Health Services to modify a conditional alley vacation in Terry's Second Addition.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6848_A_Transportation%2C_Waterfront%2C_and_Seattle_Center_Committee_26-08-06_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6848_M_Transportation%2C_Waterfront%2C_and_Seattle_Center_Committee_26-08-06_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6848&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Parks and City Light Committee", "headline": "Committee to vote on updates to City Light green power programs and Boundary Hydro project", "summary": "The Parks and City Light Committee will meet to discuss and possibly vote on three items: updates to Seattle City Light’s Voluntary Green Power Programs and Community Solar Program, amendments to the Boundary Hydroelectric Project Relicensing Settlement Agreement, and a resolution authorizing Seattle Parks and Recreation to seek grant funding for projects.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6837_A_Parks_and_City_Light_Committee_26-08-05_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6837_M_Parks_and_City_Light_Committee_26-08-05_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6837&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan", "headline": "The August 5th Select Committee meeting has been cancelled", "summary": "The Seattle City Council Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026, is cancelled.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6814_A_Select_Committee_on_the_Comprehensive_Plan_26-08-05_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6814&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Land Use and Sustainability Committee", "headline": "Council committee to vote on 2026 Comprehensive Plan amendments", "summary": "The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will hold a briefing and discussion on CB 1212681, an ordinance that amends the Seattle Comprehensive Plan through the 2026 annual amendment process. The item includes proposed changes to the Northgate, Downtown, Greater Duwamish, and Ballard Interbay subarea plans. No final vote is scheduled at this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6850_A_Land_Use_and_Sustainability_Committee_26-08-05_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6850&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee", "headline": "Committee to review budget ordinances and Indigenous Advisory Council appointments", "summary": "The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee will discuss two ordinances to amend the 2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Program. The body will also consider the reappointment of five members to the Indigenous Advisory Council and receive a progress update on the Tribal Nations Summit.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6846_A_Finance%2C_Native_Communities%2C_and_Tribal_Governments_Committee_26-08-04_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6846_M_Finance%2C_Native_Communities%2C_and_Tribal_Governments_Committee_26-08-04_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6846&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Seattle City Council to vote on water rates and housing design review exemptions", "summary": "The City Council is voting on several ordinances including updates to water rates, controlled substance enforcement, and housing design review rules. The body will also consider a pedestrian skybridge permit and changes to utility assistance eligibility.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6847_A_City_Council_26-08-04_Full_Council_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6847_M_City_Council_26-08-04_Full_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6847&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Council Briefing", "headline": "Seattle City Council Briefing for August 3, 2026, cancelled", "summary": "The Council Briefing meeting scheduled for August 3, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6845_A_Council_Briefing_26-08-03_Council_Briefing.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6845&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee", "headline": "Committee to vote on rental agreement regulation ordinance", "summary": "The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee will meet to discuss and possibly vote on an ordinance regulating rental agreements, including fee disclosures, fee limits, record retention, and new enforcement mechanisms. The meeting will also include public comment and standard procedural items.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6844_A_Housing%2C_Arts%2C_and_Civil_Rights_Committee_26-08-03_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/8/6844_M_Housing%2C_Arts%2C_and_Civil_Rights_Committee_26-08-03_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6844&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan", "headline": "Select Committee discusses anti-displacement strategies and Comprehensive Plan", "summary": "The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan will receive a presentation on anti-displacement strategies from the Office of Planning and Community Development. The committee will also discuss the Chair's letter regarding Phase III of the Comprehensive Plan.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/7/6841_A_Select_Committee_on_the_Comprehensive_Plan_26-07-30_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/7/6841_M_Select_Committee_on_the_Comprehensive_Plan_26-07-30_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6841&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "Land Use and Sustainability Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider temporary design review exemptions for housing projects", "summary": "The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will hold a public hearing and possible vote on CB 1212431. This ordinance proposes temporary regulations to exempt certain housing projects from Design Review and allow for Administrative Design review.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/7/6840_A_Land_Use_and_Sustainability_Committee_26-07-30_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/7/6840_M_Land_Use_and_Sustainability_Committee_26-07-30_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6840&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Governance and Utilities Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider water rate changes and utility bill assistance", "summary": "The Governance and Utilities Committee will discuss and potentially vote on ordinances to expand emergency bill assistance for Seattle Public Utilities and City Light customers. The committee will also review proposed revisions to water service rates and charges.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/7/6829_A_Governance_and_Utilities_Committee_26-07-29_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/7/6829_M_Governance_and_Utilities_Committee_26-07-29_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6829&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Public Safety Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider ordinance updating controlled substance enforcement policy", "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will hold a briefing, discussion, and possible vote on CB 1212481. This ordinance proposes updating City policy for the enforcement of knowing possession and use of controlled substances.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/7/6838_A_Public_Safety_Committee_26-07-28_Committee_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/7/6838_M_Public_Safety_Committee_26-07-28_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6838&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on 6-year Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy implementation plan", "summary": "The City Council will vote on the 2025 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy implementation and evaluation plan (CB 121240), which was recommended 8-1 by a select committee. Also up for a vote are land use process clarifications (CB 121215), a new IT pay structure (CB 121225), and several collective bargaining agreements. The consent calendar includes multiple appointments to city commissions.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/7/6839_A_City_Council_26-07-28_Full_Council_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/7/6839_M_City_Council_26-07-28_Full_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://seattle.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6839&GID=393&G=FFE3B678-CEF6-4197-84AC-5204EA4CFC0C" } ] }