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Jun 2, 2026

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council Briefing meeting summary

Seattle City Council held a Council Briefing on May 18, 2026; the May 4, 2026 briefing minutes were approved and an information item on the City Council agenda (Inf 2819) was heard. Meeting ran from 2:02 p.m. to 3:19 p.m.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Seattle Council Briefing Minutes — May 4, 2026

Meeting started 2:03 p.m.; Council President Joy Hollingsworth presided. April 27, 2026 minutes were approved. Information Item Inf 2819 (City Council Agenda) was heard. The Council convened in closed Executive Session(s) on pending/potential/actual litigation at 2:51 p.m.; the session concluded at 3:26 p.m. Meeting adjourned 3:26 p.m.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Seattle Council Briefing — April 27, 2026

Brief Seattle City Council meeting convened at 2:04 p.m., presided by Council President Hollingsworth; seven members present and two excused; April 13 minutes were approved; President's Report and signing of proclamations occurred; Information Item (Inf 2819) on the City Council Agenda was heard in Committee; meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.

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Briefing

Mar 30, 2026

Council Briefing — March 30, 2026: Minutes approved; executive session on litigation

Seattle City Council held a Council Briefing on March 30, 2026, beginning at 2:03 p.m. The Council approved the March 23, 2026 briefing minutes, heard the Information Item (Inf 2819) on the City Council Agenda (2026), and convened in closed Executive Sessions to discuss pending, potential, or actual litigation; the Executive Session concluded at 3:34 p.m. Attendance: 8 present, 1 excused. Meeting adjourned at 3:34 p.m.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Seattle City Council Briefing — March 23, 2026 (Minutes)

Council Briefing convened March 23, 2026 at 2:03 p.m., presided by Council President Hollingsworth with nine members present. The March 16, 2026 minutes were approved; the committee heard an update on the State Legislative Session and previewed the City Council agenda. Meeting adjourned at 3:37 p.m.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Council Briefing (Mar 16, 2026) — Executive-proposed shelter-unit legislation overview; March 9 minutes approved

Seattle City Council Briefing held March 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Council Chamber, City Hall. Meeting started at 2:02 p.m. and adjourned at 3:36 p.m. Council President Pro Tem Rob Saka presided. Six members present; three excused. The March 9, 2026 briefing minutes were approved. An Information Item (Inf 2859) presenting an overview of Executive-proposed legislation to advance opening new shelter units in Seattle was heard (presenters listed on the agenda: Kate Brunette Kreuzer, Nicole Vallestero-Soper, Jon Grant, Alison Holcomb, Mayor's Office; Aly Pennucci, Central Budget Office). The City Council agenda preview (Inf 2819) and signing of letters and proclamations were also heard.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Seattle City Council Briefing — March 9, 2026: Minutes approved; legislative update and agenda preview heard; executive session on litigation held

Council met at 2:02 p.m.; March 2, 2026 briefing minutes were approved; Information Items on the State Legislative Session and the City Council Agenda were presented; the Council convened an executive session on pending/potential/actual litigation from 2:58 p.m. to 3:42 p.m.; meeting adjourned at 3:42 p.m.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council Briefing — Seattle City Council, March 2, 2026 (Committee Minutes)

Meeting convened at 2:04 p.m., presided by Council President Hollingsworth; nine Councilmembers present. February 23, 2026 Council Briefing minutes were approved. The City Council Agenda information item (Inf 2819) was heard. Meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Seattle Council Briefing — February 23, 2026: Sound Transit and state legislative updates; executive session on litigation

Meeting began at 2:02 p.m., presided over by Council President Hollingsworth. Six members present; three excused (Eddie Lin, Maritza Rivera, Rob Saka). The Council approved the February 9, 2026 briefing minutes, heard Information Items on the State Legislative Session (Inf 2821), the Sound Transit Expansion Program (Inf 2842), and a preview of the City Council Agenda (Inf 2819). Signing of letters and proclamations was listed on the agenda (no details recorded). An executive session on pending, potential, or actual litigation was announced at 3:43 p.m. and concluded at 4:47 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Council Briefing — Feb 9, 2026: Minutes approved; legislative update heard; executive session on litigation

Meeting convened Feb 9, 2026 at 2:02 p.m., presided by Council President Hollingsworth. The Feb 2, 2026 Council Briefing minutes were approved. Information items on the State Legislative Session (Inf 2821) and the City Council Agenda (Inf 2819) were heard. An executive session to discuss pending, potential, or actual litigation was called at 3:13 p.m. (estimated end 4:45 p.m.) and concluded at 3:57 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 3:57 p.m. Present: Joy Hollingsworth, Dionne Foster, Robert Kettle, Eddie Lin, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Maritza Rivera, Rob Saka. Excused: Debora Juarez, Dan Strauss.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Seattle City Council Briefing — Minutes (Feb 2, 2026)

Council President Hollingsworth presided. Meeting convened at 2:02 p.m. with nine members present. The January 26, 2026 Council Briefing minutes were approved. An information item (Inf 2819, City Council Agenda (2026)) was heard in committee. Meeting adjourned at 3:21 p.m.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Council Briefing — January 26, 2026: Minutes Approved; Legislative Update Heard; Executive Sessions on Litigation

Meeting began at 2:01 p.m., presided by Council President Pro Tem Strauss. The January 12, 2026 briefing minutes were approved. Information items on the 2026 State Legislative Session and the City Council agenda were heard. The Council convened in executive sessions to discuss pending, potential, or actual litigation (entered at 3:07 p.m.; concluded at 4:37 p.m.). Meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.m.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Council Briefing (Jan 12, 2026): Minutes approved; City Council agenda previewed

Seattle City Council Briefing convened Jan 12, 2026 at 2:02 p.m., presided over by Council President Hollingsworth. Eight members were present; Councilmember Debora Juarez was excused. The December 15, 2025 Council Briefing minutes were approved. The committee heard Information Item Inf 2819 (City Council Agenda 2026) as a preview of upcoming Council and regional committee actions. Meeting adjourned at 3:18 p.m.

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Briefing

Dec 15, 2025

Council Briefing — December 15, 2025: Comprehensive Plan presentation; minutes approved

Meeting convened at 2:02 p.m.; Council President Nelson presided. Seven members present, one excused (Debora Juarez), one late arrival (Maritza Rivera). The December 8, 2025 briefing minutes were approved. An information presentation on Council Bill 120985, Council Bill 120993, and Resolution 32183 relating to the Comprehensive Plan (Inf 2812) was heard; the City Council Agenda information item (Inf 2610) was not heard. Meeting adjourned at 2:32 p.m.

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Briefing

Dec 8, 2025

Seattle City Council Briefing — December 8, 2025: Approved prior minutes; heard State legislative amendments and police collective bargaining presentations; convened executive sessions on litigation

Council approved the December 1, 2025 briefing minutes; heard Inf 2808 (proposed amendments to Resolution 32187 regarding the 2026 State Legislative Agenda) and Inf 2809 (presentations on CB 121132 and CB 121133 concerning collective bargaining agreements with SPMA and SPOG). Inf 2610 (preview of City Council actions) was not heard. The Council convened in executive sessions on pending, potential, or actual litigation (announced at 4:39 p.m.; concluded at 6:49 p.m.).

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Briefing

Dec 1, 2025

Council Briefing — Dec 1, 2025: Minutes approved; 2026 state legislative agenda previewed

Meeting convened at 2:02 p.m., presided by Council President Nelson with nine members present. The Council approved the September 22, 2025 briefing minutes, heard Inf 2804 (Seattle’s 2026 State Legislative Agenda and Session Preview) and Inf 2610 (City Council Agenda preview), and reviewed upcoming Council actions. Meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

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