Seattle, WA
How the Seattle City Council votes on land use
Every vote below is quoted verbatim from the official meeting recording’s transcript. Use it as research toward the official record, not as the official minutes.
Seattle City Council
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How to read this boardfrom 123 recorded land-use decisions
Opposition changes outcomes here. Contested non land uses pass less often than the docket overall.
contested 91% · all 99%
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Approval odds below are computed from the key decisions across 52 City Council meetings on record, Jan 27, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026.
| Request type | Decisions (n) | Approved | Denied | Continued | With conditions | Contested (n) | Contested approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non land use | 108 | 99% | 1% | 0% | 5% | 11 | 91% |
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| Member | District | Votes recorded | Dissents | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dionne Foster | Pos 9 | 255 | 17 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Alexis Rinck | Pos 8 | 250 | 22 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Eddie LinLand Use Chair | D2 | 247 | 15 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Joy HollingsworthCouncil President (2026) | D3 | 228 | 11 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Dan Strauss | D6 | 202 | 10 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Rob Saka | D1 | 192 | 8 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Debora Juarez | D5 | 185 | 14 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Bob Kettle | D7 | 180 | 6 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Maritza Rivera | D4 | 178 | 9 | Oct 26, 2026 |