New regulations developed in collaboration with operators seek to address persistent violence The City Council today voted 6-0 to approve a new amended ordinance relating to regulation of after-hours nightlife lounges that are open between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. In light of a recent double murder at a nightclub in Rainier Beach and other late-night establishments...

City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), Chair of the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan, has issued additional guidance to select committee members following challenges to the Final Environmental Impact Statement. Until now, the Select Committee has received briefings on several aspects of the Mayor’s recommended One Seattle Plan, including the City’s obligations under the Growth Management Act, the Comprehensive...

Additional public hearings will be scheduled and continuous public engagement opportunities are available On Thursday Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), who chairs the Select Committee for the Comprehensive Plan, issued the following statement: First and foremost, I want to thank the hundreds of Seattleites who took the time to provide comments at last night’s public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan....

Today, Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) agreed to lead the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan following the announced departure of Councilmember Tammy Morales (District 2) on Jan. 6, 2025. She released the following statement:  “Seattle’s comprehensive plan is an opportunity for us to shape what type of city we want to live in for the next twenty years. Throughout...

Today, Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) secured over $15 million in funding for investments in arts, culture, economic opportunity, legacy homeownership, and youth homelessness services as part of Seattle’s 2025-2026 budget.   “I am grateful to my council colleagues for supporting my investments in the fundamentals for our community. I am proud of the investments that were made directly in District...

Seattle City Councilmembers Rob Saka (District 1) and Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) brought forward a proclamation Tuesday recognizing this February as Black History Month in Seattle and celebrating Black trailblazers throughout the city’s history. Mayor Bruce Harrell and every member of the Seattle City Council in attendance signed on to the proclamation. You can watch it being discussed and delivered...

Following reports of raids at LGBTQ+ Establishments on Capitol Hill, Councilmember Hollingsworth (District 3) wrote the following letter to Director Lukela and members of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, requesting more information on the tactics employed over the weekend: Director Lukela and Members of the Liquor and Cannabis Board,  It was brought to my attention that the Liquor...

The seven winning candidates from November’s General Election were just sworn-in as Seattle City Councilmembers. Five of the seven individuals are new councilmembers, the most in more than a century. Two others are returning for their second term in office. More information about each of them, including quotes can be found below. Rob Saka (District 1) “We have a once-in-a-generation...