Brandie Flood from Evergreen Treatment Services said it best at my committee today, that local governments must step in to protect our most vulnerable when the federal government isn't there.

ICYMI: Had a good conversation with Amy Sundberg and The Urbanist about my treatment resolution! Read more about my resolution here: naturl.link/urbanist

Housing & Human Services Committee business to be heard at full Council next Tuesday, July 29 council.seattle.gov/2025/07/24/hou…

"We have an open wound in our city and the means to heal it is breaking the cycle of addiction." That's why I've put forward a resolution to put treatment & recovery at the center of our city's agenda. Thank you, Andrew Constantino, for sharing your story. seattletimes.com/opinion/seattl…

Council appoints Debora Juarez to fill District 5 vacancy council.seattle.gov/2025/07/28/cou…

I’m fighting to put treatment at the center of the city’s agenda because addiction is a root cause of our public safety & homelessness challenges. Investing in recovery-based services is a fiscally responsible use of this new revenue, and it’s also morally the right thing to do.

Fixing our permitting problems has been a top priority of mine since I took office. This proposal will speed up housing construction, stimulate economic growth, and minimize costs and hassle. harrell.seattle.gov/2025/08/01/may…

“The changes aim to slash red tape and fees that often burden those looking to fill vacant commercial spaces.” hoodline.com/2025/08/seattl…

I was happy to join Council colleagues and community members for the Mayor’s signing of the legislation to restructure the B&O tax that Council voted unanimously today to send the measure to the November ballot for voter approval!

✨Back to Business! ✨ Has your business faced vandalism or property damage? 🛠️🔐 Our program offers grants for repairs or security upgrades. 📅 Apply by Dec 2025 (or until funds run out): seattle.gov/back-to-busine… #BackToBusiness #SmallBusinesses #B2B

We work long hours at City Hall but manage to sneak in a little fun! Today during lunch the department hosted a Mariners watch party, which included hotdogs and crackerjacks! A big thanks to all the staff who participated!

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for our region with temperatures expected reach 90 degrees tomorrow. Help keep the heat out of your home by closing curtains and blinds, and if you have AC, precool your home earlier in the day. powerlines.seattle.gov/2024/06/21/how…

Looking forward to committee this afternoon. Take a look at the KOMO News article, and make sure you watch Seattle Channel at 2:00pm! komonews.com/news/local/sea…

I had City leaders present on 3 Auditor reports that are a roadmap of what the city ought to be doing to address violence & crime. Public Safety is one of our paramount duties as a city and its Council’s job as the oversight body to make sure the departments are making progress.

The Council should always be asking whether or not progress is being made and if it isn’t then what more can we do. These audits are our roadmap for solving these problems and I look forward to seeing City Departments follow through on the recommendations.

Don't even think of trying the same thing here, Mr. Trump -- not on our watch! nytimes.com/2025/08/15/us/…