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City Council 7/21/2026
Published: Jul 21, 2026
Seattle Proclaims July 21st 'Hotel Worker Day' in Solidarity with Striking Workers
The Seattle City Council proclaimed July 21st, 2026, as Hotel Worker Day in recognition of the essential contributions of hotel workers to the city's economy and tourism sector. The proclamation acknowledged their hard work, resilience, and leadership, particularly during the ongoing strike by workers at Embassy Suites. Council members expressed solidarity with the workers and urged good-faith negotiations for fair wages, strong workplace protections, and quality healthcare, emphasizing that their fight is for working people everywhere.
Seattle City Council Honors National Champion Salmon Bay FC with Proclamation
The Seattle City Council presented a proclamation recognizing Salmon Bay FC as national champions. Council members lauded the team's achievements and their inspiration to young athletes, highlighting the team's unique status as one of the only clubs in the nation with both its men's and women's teams as national champions. The proclamation celebrated the team's contributions to the community and women in sports.
Seattle City Council Approves Data Center Rate Structure and 9.5% Utility Rate Increase
The Seattle City Council passed an ordinance establishing new retail rate schedules for data centers, creating a new customer class with specific conditions for those with large electrical demands. The ordinance also modifies eligibility for residential rate assistance and expands the rate stabilization account mechanism. This results in a proposed 9.5% rate increase for Seattle City Light customers, which is part of a six-year strategic plan. The increase is attributed to projected load growth from data centers, the city's commitment to green energy, electrification by residents, and rising costs for new power resources like wind and solar. Despite the increase, Seattle's utility rates remain among the lowest in major US cities. The council also emphasized that the rate hike is not subsidizing data centers and that the utility discount program expansion will provide relief to eligible customers.
Seattle Council Advances Transit Funding Measure to November Ballot
The Seattle City Council voted to send a transit measure to the November ballot, proposing a 0.3% sales tax increase dedicated to funding transit services and relieving transportation programs. The measure aims to expand transit service by 100,000 hours, improve reliability, reduce overcrowding, and enhance safety for operators and riders. Council members debated amendments related to reporting obligations, transit access for students, and accountability, ultimately passing the amended bill with seven votes in favor and two opposed. The council also approved amendments to adjust reporting timelines and study transit routes near schools and community centers.
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