Civic Issues

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Boards and commissions policy update

The council quietly dissolved the Human Relations Commission on the consent calendar; the city manager plans a staff advisory committee with a similar scope, and HRC applicants will be redirected to other commissions.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

MediumTaxes Budget↑Rising

New labor agreements with city employee unions

The council approved four-year contracts with the city's largest union (about 560 SEA/IFPTE workers) and SEIU's 42 part-time employees, including raises and new parental leave benefits. Both unions ratified the deals overwhelmingly.

18 mentions (16 this month)Last discussed Oct 6, 2026