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Mayor’s “Fair and Transparent Pricing” bill likely to raise grocery store prices

UFCW-backed CB 121267 would preserve grocery store worker jobs but could result in higher grocery store prices and the elimination of online and in-store discounts.

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Last week and this week at City Hall

Sep 14 – Sep 25 · Agendas & amendments on Legistar

One meeting has a high-impact bill on the agenda.

All meetings in Council Chamber, City Hall, 600 4th Ave, Floor 2, City Hall second floor, 600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, unless noted.

Last weekSep 14 – Sep 18

MonSep 142:00 PM
Council Briefing
4 briefings1 passed, 3 heard
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- Inf 2818PassedCouncil Briefing Minutes (2026)
- Inf 2819Discussed, no voteCity Council Agenda (2026)
- Inf 2950Discussed, no vote2026-2027 Get Engaged Appointments
- Inf 2952Discussed, no voteFall 2026 Budget Process Overview
TueSep 159:30 AM
Public Safety Committee
Special Meeting6 briefings6 heard
- CB 121282 CM Strauss's RV program (VRAP) adds eight permanent FTEs and reprograms…
- CB 121283 CM Strauss's RV permit plan (“VRAP”) legalizes vehicle living for people…
See 4 more items on this agenda
- CB 121279Discussed, no voteLeases
- CB 121280Discussed, no voteTraffic Code
- CB 121281Discussed, no voteLand use and zoning
- Res 32216Discussed, no votePersons living in vehicles and establishing the Vehicle Resident…
TueSep 152:00 PM
Full Council
13 bills12 passed, 1 referred
- CB 121266 As if things weren't hard enough for Seattle residents and families…
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- CB 121270PassedBallard Business Improvement Area
- CB 121272PassedCapitol Hill Business Improvement Area
- CB 121278PassedCivil rights protections for diverse sexual orientations and…
- CB 121287PassedOrdinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of…
- CB 121288PassedOrdinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of…
- CB 121289PassedOrdinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of…
- CB 121290PassedOrdinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of…
- Res 32215PassedResolution appointing the members of the Transportation Funding Task…
- Res 32217PassedSeattle City Council’s intent for the City of Seattle to implement an…
- Res 32218PassedResolution expressing opposition to the passage of Initiative Measure…
- IRC 537ReferredSeptember 15, 2026
- Min 581PassedAugust 18, 2026
TueSep 159:30 AM
Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee
Cancelled
WedSep 169:30 AM
Land Use and Sustainability Committee
Public hearing2 bills2 passed
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- CB 121268PassedLand use and zoning
- CB 121276PassedLand use and zoning
WedSep 162:00 PM
Parks and City Light Committee
1 bill1 passed
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- CB 121291PassedSeattle Parks and Recreation
ThuSep 179:30 AM
Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee
3 bills3 passed
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- CB 121296PassedTraffic safety
- CB 121297PassedTraffic management and public safety
- CB 121298PassedCity contracts
ThuSep 172:00 PM
Governance and Utilities Committee
Special Meeting2 bills · 1 briefing2 passed, 1 heard
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- CB 121292PassedSeattle Public Utilities
- CB 121293PassedSeattle Public Utilities
- Inf 2953Discussed, no voteIntroduction to Appointment of City Auditor
FriSep 189:30 AM
Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee
5 bills · 1 briefing4 passed, 2 heard
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- CB 121219PassedCity employment
- CB 121275Discussed, no voteCommercial tenancies
- CB 121284PassedCity employment
- CB 121285PassedCity employment
- CB 121286PassedCity employment
- Inf 2969Discussed, no voteKing County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) 90-Day Corrective…
FriSep 182:00 PM
Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee
Special Meeting1 draft bill · 1 briefing2 heard
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- Inf 2970Discussed, no voteMandatory Housing Affordability Accelerator Draft Ordinance
- Inf 2971Discussed, no voteNeighborhood Residential Inclusionary Requirement Draft Resolution

This weekSep 21 – Sep 25

Mon Sep 21 – Tue Sep 222 meetings already met · 1 cancelled

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MonSep 212:00 PM
Council Briefing
Cancelled
TueSep 229:30 AM
Public Safety Committee
Public hearing6 bills · 1 briefing6 passed, 1 heard
- CB 121282 CM Strauss's RV program (VRAP) adds eight permanent FTEs and reprograms…
- CB 121283 CM Strauss's RV permit plan (“VRAP”) legalizes vehicle living for people…
See 5 more items on this agenda
- CB 121279PassedLeases
- CB 121280PassedTraffic Code
- CB 121281PassedLand use and zoning
- Res 32216PassedPersons living in vehicles and establishing the Vehicle Resident…
- Inf 2972Discussed, no voteReview of the Bite of Seattle Incident and Response
TueSep 222:00 PM
Full Council
Revised13 bills11 passed, 1 referred
- CB 121267 Mayor’s “Fair and Transparent Pricing” bill likely to raise grocery…
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- CB 121268PassedLand use and zoning
- CB 121276Land use and zoning
- CB 121294PassedCity employment
- CB 121295PassedDepartment of Finance and Administrative Services
- CB 121300PassedLegal representation of Mayor Katie Wilson in judicial proceedings…
- CB 121301PassedOrdinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of…
- Res 32220PassedHonorary designation of South King Street between 6th Avenue South
- CB 121291PassedSeattle Parks and Recreation
- CF 314551PassedMayor Katie B. Wilson’s Budget Address on the 2027-2028 Proposed Budget
- IRC 538ReferredSeptember 22, 2026
- Min 582PassedSeptember 15, 2026
- Res 32219PassedRESOLUTION recognizing Denny Blaine Park as a site of historic…

ThuSep 249:30 AMto 11:30 AM
Select Budget Committee
Session I & Session II5 briefingsAdd to calendar
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- Sign up for public comment — remote registration opens 60 minutes before the gavel; in person, the sheet in Council Chambers closes 15 minutes before.
- Written comment to council@seattle.gov, at least 4 business hours ahead.
- Watch it live on Seattle Channel, or listen at (206) 684-8566.
End times are estimates; Council does not publish them.
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- Inf 2954BriefingIntroduction and Budget Process Overview
- Inf 2956BriefingCity Budget Office (CBO) Overview of the 2027 and 2028 Proposed Budgets
- Inf 2963BriefingSeattle Parks and Recreation (SPR)
- Inf 2964BriefingSeattle Center (CEN)
- Inf 2967BriefingOffice of Arts and Culture (ARTS)
FriSep 259:30 AMto 11:30 AM
Select Budget Committee
Session I & Session II3 briefingsAdd to calendar
Speak or watch
- Sign up for public comment — remote registration opens 60 minutes before the gavel; in person, the sheet in Council Chambers closes 15 minutes before.
- Written comment to council@seattle.gov, at least 4 business hours ahead.
- Watch it live on Seattle Channel, or listen at (206) 684-8566.
End times are estimates; Council does not publish them.
See all 3 items
- Inf 2958BriefingCommunity Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE)
- Inf 2959BriefingSeattle Police Department (SPD)
- Inf 2960BriefingSeattle Fire Department (SFD)

Last weekSep 14 – Sep 18

MonSep 14

Council Briefing2:00 PM

Passed

Inf 2818

Council Briefing Minutes (2026)

Discussed, no vote

Inf 2819

City Council Agenda (2026)

Discussed, no vote

Inf 2950

2026-2027 Get Engaged Appointments

Agenda +1 more

TueSep 15

Public Safety Committee9:30 AM

Brief published

CB 121282

CM Strauss's RV program (VRAP) adds eight permanent FTEs and reprograms…

Brief published

CB 121283

CM Strauss's RV permit plan (“VRAP”) legalizes vehicle living for people…

Agenda +4 more

Full Council2:00 PM

Brief published

CB 121266

As if things weren't hard enough for Seattle residents and families…

Passed

CB 121270

Ballard Business Improvement Area

Agenda +11 more

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments CommitteeCancelled

WedSep 16

Land Use and Sustainability Committee9:30 AM

Passed

CB 121268

Land use and zoning

Passed

CB 121276

Land use and zoning

Agenda

Parks and City Light Committee2:00 PM

Passed

CB 121291

Seattle Parks and Recreation

Agenda

ThuSep 17

Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee9:30 AM

Passed

CB 121296

Traffic safety

Passed

CB 121297

Traffic management and public safety

Agenda +1 more

Governance and Utilities Committee2:00 PM

Passed

CB 121292

Seattle Public Utilities

Passed

CB 121293

Seattle Public Utilities

Agenda +1 more

FriSep 18

Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee9:30 AM

Passed

CB 121219

City employment

Discussed, no vote

CB 121275

Commercial tenancies

Agenda +4 more

Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee2:00 PM

Discussed, no vote

Inf 2970

Mandatory Housing Affordability Accelerator Draft Ordinance

Discussed, no vote

Inf 2971

Neighborhood Residential Inclusionary Requirement Draft Resolution

Agenda

This weekSep 21 – Sep 25

MonSep 21

Council BriefingCancelled

TueSep 22

Public Safety Committee9:30 AM

Brief published

CB 121282

CM Strauss's RV program (VRAP) adds eight permanent FTEs and reprograms…

Brief published

CB 121283

CM Strauss's RV permit plan (“VRAP”) legalizes vehicle living for people…

Agenda +5 more

Full Council2:00 PM

Brief published

CB 121267

Mayor’s “Fair and Transparent Pricing” bill likely to raise grocery…

Passed

CB 121268

Land use and zoning

Agenda +11 more

WedSep 23

Nothing on our schedule

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ThuSep 24

Select Budget Committee9:30 AM

Briefing

Inf 2954

Introduction and Budget Process Overview

Briefing

Inf 2956

City Budget Office (CBO) Overview of the 2027 and 2028 Proposed Budgets

Briefing

Inf 2963

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR)

Agenda +2 more

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FriSep 25

Select Budget Committee9:30 AM

Briefing

Inf 2958

Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE)

Briefing

Inf 2959

Seattle Police Department (SPD)

Briefing

Inf 2960

Seattle Fire Department (SFD)

Agenda

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In the press

Mayor Wilson Unveils Gun Violence Plan Focused On Prevention, Intervention And Public Safety
The Seattle MediumSep 16
Some Seattle City Council members slam mayor’s gun violence reduction proposal, pass their own
KUOWSep 16
Let's Acknowledge Failure, Take a New Approach
Word PressSep 14
Seattle fair pricing ordinance could have unintended consequences | Op-Ed
The Seattle TimesAug 28
Seattle Police Department ending hiring incentives Sept. 1
KING 5Aug 26
Lawmakers can drive WA data center policy — or push companies to the Texas way | Editorial
The Seattle TimesAug 16
Former interim chief Sue Rahr predicts few outside candidates to head Seattle Police
KUOWAug 14
Council presses Seattle interim chief for update on Bite of Seattle shooting investigation
KomonewsAug 12

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