Councilmember Dan Strauss

seattletimes.comMan on e-scooter struck, killed by vehicle in North SeattleThe teenager showed no signs of impairment after striking a man on an electric scooter.

11 Aug

This is heartbreaking. My thoughts are with the man who was killed last night and his loved ones. This strikes close to home. I have ridden through this intersection countless times. While we work to learn more about what happened, we must refuse to let ourselves accept any death on our streets.

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Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda

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31 July

We will get to Ballard! - My Statement on Sound Transit’s new Ballard timeline: kingcounty.gov/dept/council... @sound-transit.bsky.social @girmayzahilay.bsky.social @mayor.seattle.gov @cmdanstrauss.bsky.social

council.seattle.govSound Transit announces timeline for building light rail to Ballard - Seattle City Council BlogSound Transit announced today that the Ballard Light Rail Extension could begin service to Market Street in Ballard by 2042 if it is able to close the project’s funding gap by 2033. “As a board and a...

31 July

Ballard Light Rail is not dead. Today’s announcement shows us the way to get Ballard Link back on track. We must use these tools and get this project delivered by 2042.

31 July

I asked for Sound Transit to provide this date range to increase transparency for the public. We always knew that without additional resources or cost savings the date would be unacceptable. Now, we are unified on the work we must do to move that date sooner

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Salmon Bay FC

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24 July

July 21st, 2026 - Salmon Bay FC Day Earlier this week, we celebrated Salmon Bay FC Day at City Hall! We’re so grateful to have a city that supports local and women’s sports 💗 #SalmonBayFC | #FeelTheCurrent

24 July

Salmon Bay FC are national champions! I'm so proud of this team and still getting my voice back from last Saturday's win against Vermont Green FC. I welcomed the team to Seattle City Hall Tuesday to proclaim it Salmon Bay Day in Seattle. Let’s go @salmonbayfc.bsky.social!

23 July

We just announced a proposal to fund universal free school meals for all Seattle Public School students starting this fall, while maintaining new investments aimed at ensuring low-income students have food on their tables at home. Some investments are just too important not to make.

council.seattle.govSeattle City Councilmembers propose plan to fund universal school meals starting this fall - Seattle City Council BlogThree Seattle City Councilmembers announced a proposal today to fund universal free school meals for all Seattle Public School students starting this fall, while maintaining new investments aimed at e...

23 July

Supporting our students is not a zero-sum game. As I said yesterday in committee, while we couldn’t fund everything through the education levy, I am committed to finding other funding to make this critical investment, protect our education investments, and provide additional food security.

council.seattle.govSeattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss' amendments for better bus service approved - Seattle City Council BlogMy two amendments to secure better bus service for our neighborhoods passed in the Seattle Transportation Benefit District Committee! They are now part of the Seattle Transit Measure that will be on t...

We're voting on better bus service today! Council will consider the Seattle Transit Measure renewal today at 2 PM. It includes amendments I sponsored to guarantee more funding for bus service and prioritize faster service from regional growth centers, like Ballard, to downtown and light rail.

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My other amendment, guaranteeing 75 percent of the measure's funding will be used for transit, will mean better bus service for every Seattleite. We had better bus service in 2021 than we do today. We need to make sure people have transit options they can rely on.

If the Council passes the Seattle Transit Measure Renewal today, it will head to your General Election ballot this November.

It's unacceptable that it takes 45 minutes to an hour to get downtown from Ballard by bus. In the past few years, the 15x and 18x bus lines were suspended and the 17x has been reduced. My amendments will help us fight to get more direct bus service from Ballard to downtown and to light rail.

council.seattle.govCity Council passes Strauss proposal to dramatically reduce utility costs for 31,000 low-income households - Seattle City Council BlogToday, the Seattle City Council unanimously passed the largest expansion of an affordability program in the City’s recent memory. Council Bill 121222, sponsored by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District ...

14 July

Utility costs are housing costs. For so many in our community, these costs can be the difference between making rent or falling behind. This legislation is one of the fastest, most effective ways we can put money back into the pockets of working families who need it most.

27 June

Bus service to Golden Gardens starts today! I proposed and funded this pilot program last fall, and we’re bringing it to you this summer. Now, everyone will have better access to the beach — no hiking, scrambling, or parking required. More info: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metr...