Seattle Council Briefing — February 23, 2026: Sound Transit and state legislative updates; executive session on litigation
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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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- Approved the February 9, 2026 Council Briefing minutes.
- Heard Information Item Inf 2821 — State Legislative Session Update.
- Heard Information Item Inf 2842 — Sound Transit Expansion Program Update.
- Heard Information Item Inf 2819 — City Council Agenda preview.
- Convened an executive session on pending, potential, or actual litigation (announced 3:43 p.m.; concluded 4:47 p.m.).
- Signing of letters and proclamations was listed on the agenda; no further details recorded in the minutes.
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Council Briefing
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- Approval of the Minutes
- Council Briefing Minutes (2026)
- President's Report
- State Legislative Session Update (2026)
- Sound Transit Expansion Program Update
- Signing of Letters and Proclamations
- Preview of City Council Actions, Council and Regional Committees
- City Council Agenda (2026)
- Executive Session on Pending, Potential, or Actual Litigation*
- *Executive Sessions are closed to the public
- Agenda Item
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