Current Issues
Since taking office in 2024, the new City Council has prioritized legislation that addresses public safety needs throughout the Seattle community.
2024 was a busy year for the new City Council, which began with a historic change in leadership and overall policy direction. Councilmembers achieved major successes in public safety, transportation, and overcoming a major budget gap.
On Nov. 21, 2024, after months of work and input from the community, both online and at public hearings, the Seattle City Council approved the 2025-26 budget.
The FEPP levy is intended to build a better future for Seattle students by investing in programs that positively impact academic achievement with a focus on high-need students experiencing significant barriers to learning.
Seattle is committed to protecting its people, especially those most impacted by recent federal policy changes, including our LGBTQIA+ and refugee and immigrant communities, and those for whom reproductive and gender-affirming care are so vital.
Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan is a roadmap for where and how our city will grow and invest in our communities over the next 20 years and beyond.