Seattle City Council — City Council - Special Meeting 10/26/2026
October 26, 2026 — special, 55m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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Council vote — passed
Official motion wording
TRANSPORTATION, WATERFRONT, AND SEATTLE CENTER COMMITTEE: 1. CB 121297 An ordinance relating to traffic management and public safety; clarifying the authority of the City Traffic Engineer; and amending Sections 11.16.240 and 11.16.360 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 4 - Saka, Rinck, Kettle, Lin Opposed: None
How they voted
the agenda, hearing no objection, the agenda, the agenda is adopted. (9-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
Yes (9): Rob Saka, Eddie Lin, Joy Hollingsworth, Maritza Rivera, Debora Juarez, Dan Strauss, Bob Kettle, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dionne Foster
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Council vote — passed
Official motion wording
ecommended requirements for truck lateral protective devices that would be applicable to City contractors; requesting consideration of recommendations for complementary safety equipment; and describing specific dimensions for all requested recommended requirements. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 4 - Saka, Rinck, Kettle, Lin Opposed: None
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Passage of the bill
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 53:41.
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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How vote data stays honest
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