City Council, June 30, 2026
Approves Council Bill 121238 - Acquisition of two central-area parcels for affordable homeownership, 9-0
How this board votes
The City Council approved 100% of 96 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Alexis Rinck (10 of 190 recorded votes).
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See the full board record, member by memberWhat happened
The Seattle City Council passed six bills unanimously (9-0), including Council Bill 121233 authorizing SDOT to close public streets to enhance public safety (targeting gun violence and sex trafficking near Aurora Avenue North).
- Jurisdiction
- Seattle, WA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- June 30, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 9-0
Free sample: decision 1 of 6
Council Bill 121233 - Street closures to enhance public safety
Ordinance authorizing the Director of Transportation to close public streets to maintain or enhance public safety based on the recommendation of the chief of police, amending Section 11.16.125 of the Seattle Municipal Code, declaring an emergency with immediate effect. Prompted by gun violence and sex trafficking near Aurora Avenue North; roads were closed from 95th to 102nd. Sponsored by Council Member Juarez, co-sponsored by Council Member Saka. Passed 9-0.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Seattle City Council passed six bills unanimously (9-0), including Council Bill 121233 authorizing SDOT to close public streets to enhance public safety (targeting gun violence and sex trafficking near Aurora Avenue North).
Key Decisions (6)
Council Bill 121233 - Street closures to enhance public safety
Council Bill 121232 - Community crisis responder team duties
Council Bill 121218 - Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan update
Council Bill 121236 - Ground lease at 2929 27th Avenue South (Mount Baker)
Council Bill 121237 - Acquisition of Montlake property for affordable homeownership
Council Bill 121238 - Acquisition of two central-area parcels for affordable homeownership
Development Activity (3)
Mount Baker TOD - Rainier Valley affordable housing and early learning campus
Mixed-Use
Montlake affordable homeownership development
Residential
Central Area affordable homeownership development
Residential
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Council prioritizing family-sized (2-4 bedroom) affordable units at multiple sites…
Commercial Demand
Council seeking ground-floor community-serving commercial and grocery/food access at Montlake…
Infrastructure
A major water main under a QFC surface parking lot…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: the chair, 3 councilmembers, and 9 members of the public.
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