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City Council - 2026-05-05

1h 31m13,648 words
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Seattle · May 5, 2026

Approved · 8-0

Confirmation of Liliana Alaia as OSE Director

Confirmation of Liliana Alaia as OSE Director, approved by a 8-0 vote on May 5, 2026 in Seattle.

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Meeting Summary

The Seattle City Council confirmed Liliana Alaia as Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment with unanimous approval (8-0). The council also adopted a consent calendar including payment of bills totaling $19 million to SoftBank, Workday, and Deloitte.

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Key Decisions (3)

Approved

Confirmation of Liliana Alaia as OSE Director

Vote: 8-0 (unanimous)
Approved

Consent Calendar Including Council Bill 121203

Vote: 8-0 (unanimous)
Approved

Letter to King County on Sewer Rate Increases

Vote: 7 signatures affixed (Kettle declined)

Market Signals (3)

Infrastructure

King County proposing 12.75% sewer rate increase with Seattle Council…

Infrastructure

Sound Transit light rail expansions to Ballard, West Seattle, Everett,…

Sentiment

Multiple public comments referenced World Cup preparations approximately one month…

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