The Seattle City Council’s budget process is now underway. Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), chair of the Council’s Budget Committee, released the following statement after Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his budget proposal today. “We need a safer, more affordable city where working families can thrive. As the federal government rolls back social services and pursues... The post Councilmember Strauss kicks off budget deliberations with focus on working families appeared first on Se...| Seattle City Council Blog
Our Comprehensive Plan survey is now live! The Seattle City Council is getting ready to take final votes on the Comprehensive Plan and legislation to comply with House Bill 1110 (the “middle housing” bill), and Councilmember Strauss wants your feedback. Background on the Comp Plan The Comprehensive Plan is the city’s 20-year roadmap for how our... The post Take the Comp Plan Survey on District 6 Neighborhood Centers appeared first on Seattle City Council Blog.| Seattle City Council Blog
Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) released the following statement after the Seattle City Council voted to appoint Debora Juarez, who was twice elected by the people of District 5, to fill the vacant seat on Council. “I’m so happy to welcome Councilmember Juarez back to the Seattle City Council. She has a track record of... The post Councilmember Strauss celebrates appointment of Councilmember Juarez appeared first on Seattle City Council Blog.| Seattle City Council Blog
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) joined advocates at Me-Kwa-Mooks Park today to advocate for fully funding the Seattle’s renowned environmental learning program. Thousands of kids could lose access to the program next year due to budget cuts. Councilmember Strauss has proposed an amendment that would preserve full funding for the program through the... The post Councilmember Strauss, advocates rally to save popular environmental education program for Seattle kids appe...| Seattle City Council Blog
Seattle City Councilmembers Dan Strauss (District 6) and Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) are requesting to reschedule the Stadium District rezone legislation scheduled for a final Council vote later today. This comes after nine new amendments were released yesterday afternoon. The Seattle City Council has been considering fiercely debated legislation proposed by Council President Sara... The post Councilmembers call to reschedule Stadium District rezone vote after receiving 9 new amendment...| Seattle City Council Blog
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) brought forward a letter today in support of federal workers threatened or targeted by layoffs. All seven of his Council colleagues in attendance at the inaugural meeting of the Council’s Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes added their names to the letter. The text of the... The post Seattle City Council signs letter in support of federal workers targeted for layoffs appeared first on Seattle City Council Blog.| Seattle City Council Blog
Dear Neighbor, Happy New Year! As we conclude the year, we are reflecting on the work my team and I accomplished in 2024. We hit the ground running last January, had a number of transitions on the team, and closed out the year strong. In this blog we highlight many, but not all, of the... The post Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss’ 2024-in-Review appeared first on Seattle City Council Blog.| Seattle City Council Blog
Today, the City Council’s Select Budget Committee, chaired by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), approved the City’s 2025-2026 budget package, sending it to the full Council for a final scheduled vote on Thursday, Nov. 21. The budget proposal would make the biggest investment in affordable housing in Seattle’s history – more than $340 million in...| Seattle City Council Blog