City Council - 2026-01-27
Approves PSRC Letter Supporting Ferry Bond Proposal, 8-1 (Council member Kettle declined to sign)
What happened
The Seattle City Council meeting on January 27, 2026 was dominated by public comment demanding the council walk back surveillance ordinances and take action against ICE operations in the city. No substantive votes on land use, zoning, or development matters occurred.
- Jurisdiction
- Seattle, WA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- January 27, 2026
- Decisions
- 2 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 8-1 (Council member Kettle declined to sign)
Meeting Summary
The Seattle City Council meeting on January 27, 2026 was dominated by public comment demanding the council walk back surveillance ordinances and take action against ICE operations in the city. No substantive votes on land use, zoning, or development matters occurred.
Key Decisions (2)
Consent Calendar Adoption
PSRC Letter Supporting Ferry Bond Proposal
Market Signals (2)
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