Seattle Seattle City Council 7/1/2025
July 1, 2025 — Regular meeting, 1h 42m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
le, Nelson, Rinck, Rivera, Saka, Solomon, Strauss Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Moore Councilmember Moore returned to the Council Chamber. H. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: 1. Appt 03175 Appointment of Shon Fitzgerald Barnes as Seattle Police Chief. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - Kettle, Saka, Hollingsworth, Nelson Opposed: None
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the introduction and referral calendar is adopted. (9-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
Yes: Rob Saka, Mark Solomon, Joy Hollingsworth, Maritza Rivera, Cathy Moore, Dan Strauss, Bob Kettle, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Sara Nelson
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
carried, to adopt the Consent Calendar.
How they voted — carried, to adopt the Consent Calendar.
Eight in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item consent · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — Confirmation of the appointment
None opposed Unverified
Agenda item consent · background & details
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How they voted — Adoption of Amendment A
The motion carries in Amendment A is adopted. Unverified
Yes: None, Dan Strauss, Joy Hollingsworth, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Rob Saka
No: Bob Kettle, Maritza Rivera, None
Agenda item consent · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — passage of the bill
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item consent · background & details
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Council Bill 120999 authorizes the superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter into a golf course agreement with Premier Golf to manage and operate the city's municipal golf courses
How they voted
It passed with none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 2 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Authorize SPU's general manager to enter into two interlocal agreements for salmon conservation plans
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 3 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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