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Land Use and Sustainability Committee - 2026-05-20

Approves Housing Opportunities Legislation (CB 121196), 4-0-1 (Strauss-aye, Foster-yes, Hollingsworth-abstain, Rink-yes, Lin-yes)

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What happened

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee held a public hearing on Council Bill 121196 (Housing Opportunities Legislation), which passed 4-0-1 with Council President Hollingsworth abstaining pending community outreach verification.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Seattle, WA
Governing body
Final authority
Date
May 20, 2026
Decisions
1 zoning decision
Outcome
Approved, 4-0-1 (Strauss-aye, Foster-yes, Hollingsworth-abstain, Rink-yes, Lin-yes)

Meeting Summary

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee held a public hearing on Council Bill 121196 (Housing Opportunities Legislation), which passed 4-0-1 with Council President Hollingsworth abstaining pending community outreach verification.

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Key Decisions (1)

Approved

Housing Opportunities Legislation (CB 121196)

Vote: 4-0-1 (Strauss-aye, Foster-yes, Hollingsworth-abstain, Rink-yes, Lin-yes)Conditions attached

Zoning Changes (5)

Industrial/warehouseResidential (higher density)
Lower densityHigher density residential
Not specifiedHigher density residential
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Development Activity (3)

Fremont Stoneway Corridor Rezone

Residential

Madison/Miller Neighborhood Upzone

Residential

Rainier Beach Affordable Housing Sites

Residential

Market Signals (5)

Housing Demand

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Housing Demand

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Sentiment

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Agenda scorecard

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