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  • The Spokane City Council agenda

    Apr 20, 2026

    ·Spokane, WA
    Agenda

    The Spokane City Council agenda for April 20, 2026, outlines meeting procedures and public participation options for an Agenda Review Session at 3:30 p.m. and a Legislative Session at 6:00 p.m., both held in City Council Chambers and available virtually via WebEx and live streaming. Public testimony sign-up opens April 17 at 5:00 p.m. and closes April 20 at 6:00 p.m., with in-person registration also available beginning at 8:00 a.m. on meeting day. The open forum is limited to matters related to city affairs, including legislative, fiscal, and regulatory issues, city services, and council actions, with speakers required to maintain decorum and address the council president.

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  • Council Briefing — Minutes 2026-03-23

    Mar 23, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    This Seattle Council briefing held on March 23, 2026, was presided over by Council President Joy Hollingsworth with all nine council members present. The meeting approved the March 16, 2026 Council Briefing Minutes and reviewed information items including a State Legislative Session Update and City Council Agenda preview. The meeting began at 2:03 p.m. and adjourned at 3:37 p.m.

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  • Council Briefing — Agenda 2026-03-23

    Mar 23, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This Seattle City Council briefing agenda is scheduled for March 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue. The briefing includes approval of minutes from March 16, 2026, a President's Report, a State Legislative Session Update presented by Mina Hashemi, Anna Johnson, and Samir Junejo from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations from 2:05 p.m. to 2:25 p.m., signing of letters and proclamations, and a preview of upcoming City Council actions and committee meetings. Written public comment must be submitted by 10 a.m. to Council@seattle.gov or Seattle City Hall to be distributed to Councilmembers prior to the meeting.

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  • Council Briefing — Agenda 2026-03-09

    Mar 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This document is the agenda for a Seattle City Council briefing meeting scheduled for March 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue. The meeting will include approval of prior minutes, a State Legislative Session Update presented by Mina Hashemi, Anna Johnson, and Samir Junejo from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations (2:05–2:25 p.m.), signing of letters and proclamations (2:25–2:30 p.m.), and a preview of upcoming City Council actions (2:30–3:20 p.m.). The meeting concludes with a closed executive session on pending, potential, or actual litigation from 3:20–4:20 p.m. Written public comment must be submitted by 10 a.m. to Council@seattle.gov or in person at City Hall, Floor 2, to be distributed before the meeting begins.

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  • Council Briefing — Minutes 2026-03-09

    Mar 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    This document records Seattle City Council's briefing meeting held on March 9, 2026, at 2:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber, with Council President Pro Tem Saka presiding and six council members present, two excused, and one late. The agenda included approval of the previous meeting's minutes from March 2, 2026, a state legislative session update, and a preview of upcoming City Council actions. The Council convened in Executive Session at 2:58 p.m. to discuss pending, potential, or actual litigation, concluding at 3:42 p.m., and the full meeting adjourned at that time.

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  • Council Briefing — Minutes 2026-02-23

    Feb 23, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle City Council held a briefing meeting on February 23, 2026, presided over by Council President Joy Hollingsworth with six council members present and three excused. The meeting approved the February 9, 2026 Council Briefing Minutes and heard information items on the State Legislative Session Update and Sound Transit Expansion Program Update. The council convened in closed Executive Session at 3:43 p.m. to discuss pending, potential, or actual litigation, concluding at 4:47 p.m., with the full meeting adjourning at 4:47 p.m.

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  • Council Briefing — Agenda 2026-02-23

    Feb 23, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This is the agenda for a Seattle City Council briefing scheduled for February 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes, a State Legislative Session Update presented by the Office of Intergovernmental Relations (2:05–2:25 p.m.), and a Sound Transit Expansion Program Update presented by Sound Transit staff and the Seattle Department of Transportation (2:25–3:15 p.m.). The agenda also covers signing of letters and proclamations, a preview of upcoming City Council actions, and a closed executive session on litigation (4:10–5:10 p.m.). Written public comments must be submitted by 10 a.m. to Council@seattle.gov or to Seattle City Hall, Attn: Council Public Comment, 600 4th Ave., Floor 2, to be distributed before the meeting begins.

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  • CITY OF SPOKANE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Spokane, WA
    Other

    The City of Spokane distributed information regarding its February 9, 2026 City Council meetings, including an Agenda Review Session at 3:30 p.m. and a Legislative Session at 6:00 p.m., both held at City Hall and available for virtual participation via WebEx and live streaming. Public testimony sign-up opened February 6 at 5:00 p.m. and closed February 9 at 6:00 p.m. through an online form or in-person registration, with the open forum limited to matters relating to city affairs, legislative, fiscal, or regulatory purview as defined by council rules.

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  • Council Briefing — Minutes 2026-02-09

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    This document is the minutes from a Seattle City Council Committee briefing held on February 9, 2026, chaired by Council President Joy Hollingsworth with seven members present and two excused. The meeting approved the February 2, 2026, briefing minutes, heard information items on the state legislative session update and the city council agenda, and held a closed executive session on pending, potential, or actual litigation that ran from 3:13 p.m. to 3:57 p.m. The full meeting lasted approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes, concluding at 3:57 p.m.

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  • Council Briefing — Agenda 2026-02-09

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This document is a Seattle City Council briefing agenda scheduled for February 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting, a State Legislative Session Update presented by Mina Hashemi, Anna Johnson, and Samir Junejo from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations (2:05–2:25 p.m.), signing of letters and proclamations (2:25–2:30 p.m.), and a preview of City Council actions and committee agendas (2:30–3:20 p.m.). The briefing concludes with a closed executive session on pending, potential, or actual litigation from 3:20–4:50 p.m. Written public comments must be submitted by 10 a.m. to Council@seattle.gov or delivered to the second floor of City Hall to be distributed before the meeting.

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  • Council Briefing — Agenda 2026-01-26

    Jan 26, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This is the agenda for a Seattle City Council briefing meeting scheduled for January 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue. The meeting includes approval of minutes from January 12, 2026; a state legislative session update presented by Mina Hashemi, Anna Johnson, and Samir Junejo from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations; signing of letters and proclamations; and a preview of the preliminary City Council agenda for January 27, 2026. Three closed executive sessions on pending, potential, or actual litigation are scheduled from 3:20 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written public comments must be submitted by 10 a.m. to Council@seattle.gov or the City Hall address to be distributed before the meeting.

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  • Council Briefing — Minutes 2026-01-26

    Jan 26, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    These are Seattle City Council Committee briefing minutes from January 26, 2026, presided over by Council President Pro Tem Strauss with 4 members present, 2 excused, and 3 arriving late. The committee approved the January 12, 2026 Council Briefing Minutes, heard an Information Item on the State Legislative Session Update (Inf 2821), and reviewed the City Council Agenda (Inf 2819). The meeting included three executive sessions on pending, potential, or actual litigation; the council convened in executive session at 3:07 p.m. with an estimated end time of 5:15 p.m. but concluded at 4:37 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.m.

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  • Inf 2821: State Legislative Session Update (2026)

    Jan 20, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • 2026-0039: Ordinance directing the Allegheny County Board of Elections to place before the qualified voters of the City of Pittsburgh at the 2026 May Primary Election a referendum question, “Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article Three, Legislative Branch, be amended by changing the budget approval rules to ensure timely passage at the end of legislative sessions?” (Public Hearing held 1/27/26)

    Jan 13, 2026

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • Council Briefing — Minutes 2025-12-08

    Dec 8, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle City Council Committee held a briefing on December 8, 2025, at 2:03 p.m., with 9 council members present, presided over by Council President Nelson. The meeting approved the December 1, 2025, Council Briefing Minutes and heard information items on proposed amendments to Resolution 32187 relating to the 2026 State Legislative Agenda and on Council Bills 121132 and 121133 relating to collective bargaining agreements with the Seattle Police Management Association and Seattle Police Officers' Guild. The council convened in three closed executive sessions on pending, potential, or actual litigation beginning at 4:39 p.m., concluding at 6:49 p.m., with an estimated end time of 7:25 p.m. announced prior to the session.

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  • Council Briefing — Agenda 2025-12-08

    Dec 8, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This agenda schedules a Seattle City Council briefing for December 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber to discuss proposed amendments to Resolution 32187 relating to the 2026 State Legislative Agenda, presentations on Council Bills 121132 and 121133 addressing collective bargaining agreements with the Seattle Police Management Association and Seattle Police Officers' Guild, and a preview of the December 9, 2025 City Council agenda. Written public comment must be submitted by 10 a.m. to Council@seattle.gov or the City Hall address to be distributed prior to the meeting. Three closed executive sessions on pending, potential, or actual litigation are scheduled between 3:40 p.m. and 6:25 p.m.

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  • Council Briefing — Minutes 2025-12-01

    Dec 1, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle City Council held a briefing meeting on December 1, 2025, at 2:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber, presided over by Council President Nelson with 9 council members present. The meeting approved the September 22, 2025, Council Briefing Minutes and heard informational items regarding Seattle's 2026 State Legislative Agenda and Session Preview and the City Council Agenda for 2025. The meeting concluded at 3:50 p.m.

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  • Inf 2804: Seattle’s 2026 State Legislative Agenda and Session Preview

    Nov 25, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-10-29

    Oct 29, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Select Budget Committee met on October 29, 2025, to discuss proposed amendments to the 2026 Proposed Budget through Council Budget Actions and Statements of Legislative Intent. Seven councilmembers were present at the 9:33 a.m. start, with the committee hearing information items from six departments in Session I: the Office of Planning and Community Development, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, Department of Neighborhoods, Office of Housing, Office of Sustainability and Environment, and Seattle Department of Transportation. Following a recess from 12:41 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Session II convened at 1:46 p.m. with six councilmembers present to hear information items from Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Office of Economic Development, and the Human Services Department before adjourning at 3:59 p.m.

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  • 25-1350: Update on Special Legislative Session and State Legislation

    Sep 9, 2025

    ·Denver, CO
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  • 25-1013: 2025 State Legislative Session Recap

    Jul 8, 2025

    ·Denver, CO
    Proposal
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  • AGENDA COMMITTEE MEETING OF 06/04/2025 0

    Jun 4, 2025

    ·Tucson, AZ
    Agenda

    The Agenda Committee meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025, includes a Mayor and Council study session on June 17, 2025, addressing five main topics: updates on the fentanyl/opioid public health crisis and homelessness collaboration efforts, reconsideration of ordinances relating to Proposition 312 camping restrictions, water conservation requirements for large-quantity users, and middle housing development code outreach. Additional discussion items include 2025 state legislation on development regulations, state and national legislative updates, and direction on future agendas, with several supplemental topics added including City Attorney recruitment, library properties, and RTA/PAG updates. The study session is scheduled for 3 hours and 40 minutes in the Mayor and Council Chambers at City Hall in Tucson, Arizona.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Agenda 2025-05-19

    May 19, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    The Seattle City Council Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan held a public hearing on May 19, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber, chaired by Joy Hollingsworth with eight additional members present. The committee conducted two hearing sessions (Session I at 9:30 a.m. and Session II at 4 p.m.) to receive public comment on a proposed ordinance relating to land use and zoning that implements interim controls to comply with state laws and establishes a workplan for permanent legislation. Remote registration for speakers began at 8:30 a.m. and ended at 10:00 a.m., while in-person registration at City Hall ran from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with each speaker allocated one minute to comment. The ordinance amends multiple sections of Seattle's municipal code (Sections 23.22.062, 23.24.045, 23.34.011, and various sections 23.44 and 23.45).

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  • Council Briefing — Agenda 2025-05-05

    May 5, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This is a Seattle City Council briefing agenda scheduled for May 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The meeting includes approval of April 28, 2025 minutes, a President's Report, a state legislative session update presented by Mina Hashemi, Samir Junejo, and Anna Johnson from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations, signing of letters and proclamations, and a preview of city council actions and committee agendas. Written public comment must be submitted by 10 a.m. on May 5 to Council@seattle.gov or delivered to City Hall's second floor.

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  • Council Briefing — Minutes 2025-05-05

    May 5, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Council held a briefing meeting on May 5, 2025, at 2:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber, chaired by Council President Nelson, with 8 members present and 1 late arrival (Alexis Mercedes Rinck). The April 28, 2025 Council Briefing Minutes were approved, and the committee heard informational items on the State Legislative Session Update (Inf 2612) and City Council Actions (Inf 2610). The meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.

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  • Fiscal Notes and General Tips April 24, 2025 | 11:30am

    Apr 24, 2025

    ·Madison, WI
    Other

    This document summarizes a Legistar Lunch & Learn training session held on April 24, 2025, organized by volunteer staff to build support for local government users of the Legistar legislative management system. The session covered the fiscal note approval process, referrals and agendas, and communication tips for Board, Committee, and Commission (BCC) staff, with the volunteer team indicating plans for quarterly meetings throughout the year. A fiscal note is defined as a summary of the fiscal impact of legislation, as required by Administrative Procedure Memorandum 1-3 and Madison General Ordinances section 2.05(1)(b).

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  • Council Briefing — Minutes 2025-04-21

    Apr 21, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    On April 21, 2025, the Seattle City Council held a briefing meeting presided over by Council President Nelson with seven council members present and two excused. The meeting approved the April 14, 2025 Council Briefing Minutes and heard information items on a State Legislative Session Update and the City Council Agenda for upcoming actions. The meeting began at 2:02 p.m. and adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

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  • Council Briefing — Agenda 2025-04-21

    Apr 21, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This document is a Seattle City Council briefing agenda for April 21, 2025, scheduled for 2:00 PM at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue. The briefing includes approval of minutes from April 14, 2025; a State Legislative Session Update presented by Mina Hashemi, Samir Junejo, and Anna Johnson from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations (2:05–2:25 p.m.); signing of letters and proclamations (2:25–2:35 p.m.); and a preview of City Council actions and committee items (2:35–3:25 p.m.). Written public comment must be submitted by 10 a.m. on the meeting day to Council@seattle.gov or the Council Public Comment office at City Hall.

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  • Council Briefing — Minutes 2025-04-07

    Apr 7, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    This April 7, 2025, Seattle Council Briefing was chaired by Council President Nelson with seven council members present and two excused. The meeting approved the March 31, 2025 Council Briefing Minutes, heard an information item on the State Legislative Session Update, and reviewed the City Council Agenda and upcoming committee actions. The 66-minute meeting convened at 2:04 p.m. and adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

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  • Council Briefing — Agenda 2025-04-07

    Apr 7, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This document is an agenda for the Seattle City Council Briefing scheduled for April 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The briefing includes approval of minutes from March 31, 2025, a President's Report and State Legislative Session Update (2:05–2:25 p.m.), signing of letters and proclamations (2:25–2:30 p.m.), and a preview of City Council actions and committee items (2:30–3:20 p.m.). Written public comment is accepted only and must be submitted to Council@seattle.gov or delivered in person to City Hall, 600 4th Ave., Floor 2, no later than 10 a.m. on the meeting day.

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