Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-06-17
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The Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on June 17, 2026, to consider three reappointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board and review sustainability and planning initiatives. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Jamie Madden for a term to February 28, 2027, and Sophia Benalfew and Diana Paredes each for terms to February 29, 2028, with all four present members voting in favor. The Committee also heard information items on the Office of Sustainability and Environment's Food Access Programs and the Office of Planning and Community Development's Subarea Plans Overview, and discussed an ordinance amending Seattle Municipal Code sections 23.76.050, 23.76.062, and 25.05.680 to clarify processes for Council land use decisions.
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