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Council President Sarah Nelson read the consent items, which included minutes, payment of bills and two governance appointments. The government accountability and economic development committee explained that Tisdale’s appointment corrects an initial term end date that would have expired before full-council confirmation; the corrected appointment provides a full term.

The motion to adopt the consent calendar was moved and seconded and passed on a roll-call vote. The council then called the roll to confirm Tisdale’s appointment; the nomination carried unanimously among members present.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Seattle City Council 5/6/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council adopted the consent calendar and confirmed Patrice Tisdale to a full term on the Labor Standards Advisory Commission, correcting a prior term-end discrepancy noted in committee.","taxTitle","Seattle, King County, Washington","taxId",2543,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6248741,"Council passes ordinance to ease rules for accessory dwelling units to implement state law",115,4861000,4976000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3209167-2fa66ba245b28628122a45ffebe7af31&start=4861&end=4976","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3209167-2fa66ba245b28628122a45ffebe7af31/thumbnail_4861000.jpg","/articles/6248741/Seattle/King-County/Washington/Council-passes-ordinance-to-ease-rules-for-accessory-dwelling-units-to-implement-state-law","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6248741-bb83868a019e0dbd0dd024d8955e5bf7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186727&Signature=O2Pn51nt9bwP-K6HKwBlOtcBSkbBPE8tIO8q00uCV-nSYhsunzaFR0Fcvdz5Ytav5f0MwzibIxD5~FbKXJH2aTP5vcRa~vZ1~XrRzIEeB-57AeBYlgpvZBnLIfmIPozq0ABXvLK1R23GNhPm50Tt79TmQeJbvpqR-Hgzu3tFnd7VuObpSioeazL~~yDACDVnNdAiYPTnzj76x3EtIVdr-r73dJ8x2uUapanj-I8LxGLs0VGRrUZFUU6VnFu8w7kl6AAwRlYUTYyZXtFwuhmO80hHtND~rAEzbN2syZNF9GHJ6PW76Hop7Z727HtWzSuMVcvZfX4~EoaOzbURB3LEHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Seattle City Council voted unanimously on May 6 to adopt an ordinance intended to make it easier to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the city in order to meet requirements of Washington State House Bill 1337.

Council bill 120949, presented by the land-use committee, implements state mandates in the Growth Management Act that encourage jurisdictions to reduce barriers to ADU construction. The committee report said the ordinance will help Seattleites navigate the ADU permitting process and increase opportunities to build ADUs as a way to expand diverse housing options.

Council member Dan Sullivan, chair of the land-use committee, thanked the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections and central staff for their work on the legislation and asked colleagues for support. The bill passed on a roll-call vote with all council members recorded in favor.

The ordinance is intended to align city rules with the state law’s requirements; the committee noted the measure aims to promote ADU creation citywide as one tool in addressing housing needs.","The Seattle City Council passed an ordinance to ease permitting barriers for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to comply with Washington State House Bill 1337; the sponsor said the measure promotes more diverse housing options across the city.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6248745,"Council confirms E.C. Amieng as executive director of Seattle Community Police Commission",688,4155000,4843000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3209167-2fa66ba245b28628122a45ffebe7af31&start=4155&end=4843","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3209167-2fa66ba245b28628122a45ffebe7af31/thumbnail_4155000.jpg","/articles/6248745/Seattle/King-County/Washington/Council-confirms-EC-Amieng-as-executive-director-of-Seattle-Community-Police-Commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6248745-b6646d6fd9b46ec459cca49d597f5ce3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186727&Signature=AS7pYVFAebd9QFRNln1idCbZ~Q1w6L6zPNByNVVBc-EvZX8QGtNX9j-Hme~eBXKpRZLDqLqYRVMgaGRBCpBg3wwJ3yBzw6EnA8ipNGePURyNVdOCBS4ls3JIrIAsY0EKwsrEOTlAmUvMTZhlNc-Pw0hcqTlTN-hVTbP2Wy9o9K1TsvYQsHwmJ5dEeAUre6~RBdIdp4peZAfm~E8zxxOPYVpt39u5HuCC7tQpXbfuA0EeHZn3PVmVnx7msULVZgh~lDQNa3fMYXYU290ujcY1ysDs9VmL4joCTVQa3xtxVvYf8nOW0oQ20jotZW4H8bpbjhjNCqwjbcvV3-eFFmcnCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Seattle City Council on May 6 confirmed E.C. Amieng as executive director of the Seattle Community Police Commission (CPC).

Council member Kathy Kettle, chairing the public-safety committee, recommended the confirmation and cited Amieng’s prior service as deputy and acting executive director. Kettle noted Amieng’s legal background and experience working with state and county offices and asked colleagues for their support.

Council member Alex Rivera said he had worked with Amieng previously at the Office of Civil Rights and praised her work ethic and commitment to civil-rights issues. The confirmation carried with unanimous support on the roll call.

After the oath of office, Amieng spoke to the council and public. She described three priorities for the CPC: rebuilding relationships with the city’s accountability partners (including OPA and OIG) as the city contemplates a possible post-consent-decree future; securing sustainable operating resources after staffing and expense increases tied to 2023 ordinance changes; and building community capacity so impacted residents can “own their seat at the table” and co‑create public-safety solutions. Amieng also thanked staff, commissioners and family and noted the CPC’s recent collaborative policy work with other accountability partners.","The council voted to confirm E.C. (Isiame) Amieng as executive director of the Community Police Commission; Amieng outlined priorities including partnerships with accountability partners, securing resources and building community capacity.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6248750,"Public speakers urge Seattle City Council to reject proposed ethics-code rollback",919,1879000,2798000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3209167-2fa66ba245b28628122a45ffebe7af31&start=1879&end=2798","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3209167-2fa66ba245b28628122a45ffebe7af31/thumbnail_1879000.jpg","/articles/6248750/Seattle/King-County/Washington/Public-speakers-urge-Seattle-City-Council-to-reject-proposed-ethics-code-rollback","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6248750-217bcea1275be9f35c3cee8076d7af3e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186727&Signature=EwDEaExFePgZ-mI3BypPkoh4R8Kx1ddhFK86HTVhQm14sm8NL1~gSDxn~r5ITrENw8D2U6jC73y-D7AVm9BL~vl6tW3Yvy68Wt7L80v5XlR7BVbxcL7Mrt1WFbu-VF6fGjC3vNsovQtqSsIkfRUglN99YP~Dsp-6WrWte2NKK7lYh6UNtA-VDOu2u890F0yxHXe878xe2SPCSX5kPnW9t0xj8qmXexI4qoVAJrp6ljjxcXKLTrDrx8VK4OENVMZPRGlqQUYvXxbQk6~mNrnJIS~QIrrjLrg25nbeYAnUhuNhVByBwwkxESiC80wSjOS~0hVc5nFS1Zvhf~w727X5fA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a May 6 meeting of the Seattle City Council, more than 30 public commenters spoke during the hybrid public-comment period, the majority urging the council to reject proposed changes to the city’s ethics rules that would allow council members to vote on matters involving financial conflicts of interest.

Speakers repeatedly framed the proposal as a rollback of long-standing protections. Rachel Snell told the council, “Please vote no on this proposal that would roll back ethics protections.” Natalie Morgan of FairVote Washington said, “I urge you to oppose this proposal and maintain transparency and public trust in our city government.” Several speakers referenced local history of disclosure rules and Seattle’s role as a model for transparency.

Commenters named specific concerns: potential self-dealing by council members who own rental properties, reduced protections for renters, and the effect on public trust amid broader national concerns about corruption. Marshall Bender, a Seattle Public Library employee, said the change would permit “self dealing” and singled out similar rules in other cities as not being a reason to lower local standards. Multiple speakers cited Seattle Municipal Code 4.16.070 (as discussed during testimony) and urged the council to preserve the existing recusal requirement.

Speakers described the proposal as especially harmful to tenants and low-income residents. Julia Buck recounted a personal experience with a landlord’s conduct after her father’s death to argue against loosening rules for landlord-council members. Groups and individuals representing renters, labor, democracy-reform organizations and neighborhood associations delivered overlapping testimony opposing the proposed change.

A number of speakers warned of political consequences if the council proceeds. Workers Strike Back and other speakers said they would hold elected officials accountable at the ballot box. Several asked council members proposing the change, including Council member Cathy Moore (named by speakers), to withdraw the ordinance.

The council proceeded with other agenda items after public comment. No council vote on the proposed ethics ordinance occurred at this meeting; the public comment period was a forum for constituents to register support or opposition.","More than 30 public commenters — in-person and remote — urged the City Council to oppose a proposed ordinance that would allow council members to vote on matters where they have a financial interest, citing transparency and conflicts-of-interest concerns.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6248756,"Seattle City Council honors Reverend Harriet Walden for decades of police-accountability work",1724,55000,1779000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3209167-2fa66ba245b28628122a45ffebe7af31&start=55&end=1779","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3209167-2fa66ba245b28628122a45ffebe7af31/thumbnail_55000.jpg","/articles/6248756/Seattle/King-County/Washington/Seattle-City-Council-honors-Reverend-Harriet-Walden-for-decades-of-police-accountability-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6248756-ecf3292f057d28a4a3b739ab740763cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186727&Signature=g06SfVTvH7ebtIPTiHi~8ZDHpdXO65Mdapuvl0Jzh5zUCx1cA3UHEhTQh02yLG87qNMTHRTGMEXcDn9jQzQ7Vh-K8l8KmMDQoYazYj6tXO4aQsACWEt2aPpjsAxTo8127LFK9ktOfLLqWK-MLxfiVVdBssF-dPIOamx0tL8UijHmbedhNDKEHZphzHgpKxZ1hEE-rF3aDyRPpOquVXi3DjkrJPhXGs7Kxzm4gBqcnlKYce1m~xyF9Z1KAxnmbJ2o~XYERmEmi82lGVCbeuEho-QunuwogeCnOYrEld7XdqYi6YI9SSQT66JSdudK0ernxOvCCPsuoKkiwWr08VBChg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Seattle City Council on May 6 presented a proclamation honoring Reverend Harriet Walden for decades of advocacy on police accountability and community safety.

Council President Sarah Nelson read the proclamation, noting that Reverend Walden founded Mothers for Police Accountability in 1991 and served on the Community Police Commission from its 2017 expansion until stepping down on Sept. 30, 2024. Nelson said the proclamation is “a tad late” but aims to acknowledge Walden’s broader influence on policing policy and recruitment efforts in the city.

Council members across the dais offered personal reflections and endorsements of Walden’s work. Council member Chris Saka said, “Reverend Walden, I do appreciate you personally, always have, always will,” and credited her mentorship during the city’s police chief search. Council member Rob Hollingsworth, who noted Walden’s community programs including a Garfield Community Center book club, called her “a bridge in this community and such a beacon of hope and light.” Council member Oliver Solomon recalled meeting Walden about 30 years ago and said she compelled public officials to ask about their work in the community.

After council members signed the proclamation, the council suspended rules to present it to Walden and invited brief remarks. Walden recounted founding Mothers for Police Accountability following an incident in 1990 and described long-term organizing to make streets safer for children. She urged continued community engagement and noted Mothers for Police Accountability’s fundraising and volunteer opportunities.

The brief presentation preceded the start of a scheduled public-comment period and other agenda business.","The Seattle City Council presented a proclamation recognizing Reverend Harriet Walden’s long advocacy on police accountability, citing her founding of Mothers for Police Accountability and service on the Community Police Commission.","actionData","errors"]

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