Seattle City Council 10/14/2025
October 14, 2025 — Regular meeting, 1h 59m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
Motion was made by Council President Nelson, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Journal: 1. Min 541 September 23, 2025 The Minutes were adopted on the Consent
How they voted — Motion was made by Council President Nelson, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Journal: 1. Min 541 September 23, 2025 The Minutes were adopted on the Consent
Ate 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 — carried, to adopt the Consent Calendar.
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Yes: Rob Saka, None, Dan Strauss, Joy Hollingsworth, Bob Kettle, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Maritza Rivera, None
Agenda item consent · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Juarez
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — removal of city residency requirement for Judge Pro Tempore
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item consent · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Motion was made by Council President Nelson, duly seconded and carried, to pass Council Bill 121077.
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 1 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Amendment A to Council Bill 121055
How they voted
The motion carries in Amendment A is adopted Unverified
Yes: Rob Saka, None, Dan Strauss, Joy Hollingsworth, Bob Kettle, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Maritza Rivera, None
Agenda item 2 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Juarez
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to amend Council Bill 121055, consistent with Amendment B
How they voted
Nine in favor? None opposed. The motion carries and Amendment B is adopted. Unverified
Agenda item Amendment B · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
SAFETY COMMITTEE: 5. CB 121079 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City’s civil infraction code; conforming the Seattle Municipal Code with changes in state law and making technical corrections; and amending Sections 16.64.040 and 21.36.922 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 4 - Kettle, Saka, Hollingsworth, Juarez Opposed: None
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 5 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Council Bill item 6
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. The bill is passed Unverified
Agenda item 6 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Council Bill 121081
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. The bill passes and the chair will sign it. Unverified
Agenda item 7 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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