Seattle Seattle City Council — City Council 5/5/2026
May 5, 2026 — Regular meeting, 1h 31m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
carried, to adopt the Consent Calendar.
How they voted
hearing no objection, the introduction referral calendar is adopted Verified · official minutes
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Motion was made by Council President Hollingsworth, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Journal: 1. Min 566 April 28, 2026
How they voted
Eight in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Yes: Eddie Lin, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Maritza Rivera, Rob Saka, Dan Strauss, Dionne Foster, Robert Kettle, Joy Hollingsworth
Agenda item consent · background & details
Motion by Joy Hollingsworth
Mover: Hollingsworth (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Confirmation of Liliana-alaya as director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment
How they voted
The motion carry appointment is confirmed Unverified
Yes: Eddie Lin, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Maritza Rivera, Rob Saka, Dan Strauss, Dionne Foster, Robert Kettle, Joy Hollingsworth
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
The full transcript, word-for-word as spoken. Speakers appear in order until speaker labeling is complete.
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