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Council votes to move 'major institutions and school programs' administration to OPCD over outreach concerns

Seattle City Council · November 21, 2025
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Summary

The council approved an ordinance transferring administration of the "major institutions and school programs" work from the Department of Neighborhoods to the Office of Planning and Community Development; Councilmember Rivera opposed, citing outreach capacity at Department of Neighborhoods.

The Seattle City Council on Nov. 21 passed an ordinance transferring administration of the city’s "major institutions and school programs" from the Department of Neighborhoods to the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD).

Committee Chair Councilmember Strauss described the measure as enabling legislation that…

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