Councilmember Rob Saka

Councilmember Rob Saka Rob Saka represents District 1 on the Seattle City Council.

Today, the Seattle City Council took an important step to strengthen public safety in Seattle by adopting my public safe...
04/01/2025

Today, the Seattle City Council took an important step to strengthen public safety in Seattle by adopting my public safety resolution. This resolution reflects our commitment to making our neighborhoods safer, supporting first responders, and ensuring accountability. It also signals a new chapter - moving beyond past divisions to ensure a safer, more united Seattle. It adds to the 14+ public safety bills passes by this Council since many of us took office in January 2024.

More details below! ⬇️
https://council.seattle.gov/2025/04/01/city-council-approves-resolution-endorsing-holistic-approach-to-public-safety/i

Had a great meeting today with Kenny Stuart, Lieutenant with the Seattle Fire Department and President of Seattle Fire F...
04/01/2025

Had a great meeting today with Kenny Stuart, Lieutenant with the Seattle Fire Department and President of Seattle Fire Fighters Local 27.

Firefighters play a critical role in keeping our community safe - whether responding to emergencies, providing lifesaving care, or protecting our neighborhoods. I'm proud to support the International Association of Fire Fighters and remain committed to increasing Seattle Fire Department's staffing and recruitment efforts to ensure they have the resources they need.

Grateful for the dedication and service of our first responders! 🧑‍🚒👩‍🚒🔥🚒🚑

03/31/2025

Please see below my statement on last night's shooting in West Seattle's Delridge neighborhood.

On Sunday night my family and West Seattle neighbors experienced a terrifying incident. Over a hundred gunshot rounds were fired just outside of my home – practically in my backyard. My 10-year-old daughter was awake at the time and heard everything. After the shooting, I had to wake up my two youngest children for the sole purpose of ensuring that they were safe. It has left my family, my neighbors in Delridge, and many people across our broader West Seattle community feeling traumatized.

No one in Seattle should have to be exposed to this. The sense of safety and peace in our homes and neighborhoods is a fundamental right, and what occurred last night is simply unacceptable.

I want to assure my constituents that I am working closely with the Seattle Police Department as they investigate this incident.

While I’m grateful for the swift response of our Seattle Police officers, it’s clear that we need to do more. My constituents are fed up with the rampant crime and gun violence throughout the city. Certain communities, such as Delridge, continue to bear the brunt of Seattle’s gun violence crisis.

This incident underscores the urgent need for continued and intensified efforts to address gun violence and enhance public safety across our city. I have proposed a public safety resolution up for a vote by the full Council tomorrow, and the Council is also considering a bill to regulate after-hour activities at unregulated clubs that have been sites of regular shootings and violence.

Moving forward, my focus remains on supporting the community and working collaboratively with first responders, local stakeholders, and city leaders to find meaningful solutions that will prevent such incidents from happening again and again.

If you have any information about this incident, I strongly encourage you to call 911, or immediately contact the SPD Violent Crimes Tipline at 206-233-5000.

👉🏾Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting Sound Foundations Northwest at their Hope Factory in S**O - right here in Dis...
03/27/2025

👉🏾Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting Sound Foundations Northwest at their Hope Factory in S**O - right here in District 1! 💥

This incredible nonprofit is making a real impact by building tiny homes as a transitional solution to homelessness in Seattle.
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I'm proud to have helped fund their ability to build more homes through our most recent budget, supporting their mission to provide safe, warm, and dignified shelter to those in need.

A huge thank you to Barb Oliver for hosting us and giving us a tour of the factory.

Let’s continue working together to create more pathways to stable housing!

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending Coffee with a Cop in the High Point neighborhood of West Seattle 👮‍♀️👮‍♂️☕A b...
03/25/2025

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending Coffee with a Cop in the High Point neighborhood of West Seattle 👮‍♀️👮‍♂️☕

A big thank you to the Seattle Police Department for hosting this event and to Dr. Ella McRae from the Seattle Housing Authority for providing the space.

“Coffee with a Cop”is all about fostering open, honest dialogue - giving community members a chance to sit down with local officers to talk about a range of topics, outside of crisis or need. It's an important reminder that behind the badge are neighbors, friends, and fellow community members - many of whom live right here in District 1.

It was a valuable opportunity to connect with constituents, local workers, and our police!

📢 Big news for South and Southwest Seattle covering our Council District 1! 👀The expansion of the Department into our n...
03/22/2025

📢 Big news for South and Southwest Seattle covering our Council District 1!

👀The expansion of the Department into our neighborhoods is a critical step toward reimagining public safety — one that prioritizes getting people the right help when they need it most.

📍From Highland Park to Georgetown, too many of our neighbors face behavioral health crises without proper support. The CARE team 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 brings compassionate, specialized responders to meet those challenges head-on — reducing reliance on law enforcement for non-criminal emergencies and freeing up officers to focus on violent crime.

👍🏾I’m proud to support this expansion and the investment in more responders to serve our communities. This is how we build a safer, healthier Seattle — together!

📢 Big news for South and Southwest Seattle!The expansion of the Seattle CARE Department into our neighborhoods is a crit...
03/21/2025

📢 Big news for South and Southwest Seattle!

The expansion of the Seattle CARE Department into our neighborhoods is a critical step toward reimagining public safety — one that prioritizes getting people the right help when they need it most. From Highland Park to Georgetown, too many of our neighbors face behavioral health crises without proper support. The CARE team brings compassionate, specialized responders to meet those challenges head-on — reducing reliance on law enforcement for non-criminal emergencies and freeing up officers to focus on violent crime.

I’m proud to support this expansion and the investment in more responders to serve our communities. This is how we build a safer, healthier Seattle — together.

Yesterday, my team and I joined representatives from the Morgan Community Association (MoCA) and Fauntleroy Community As...
03/21/2025

Yesterday, my team and I joined representatives from the Morgan Community Association (MoCA) and Fauntleroy Community Association for a driving tour to hear their thoughts on the Mayor’s proposed One Seattle Comprehensive Plan. It was a valuable opportunity to see and hear firsthand what matters most to these neighborhoods.

I’m committed to making sure every voice is heard — that’s why I’ll continue meeting with community representatives from each of District 1’s neighborhoods over the coming months. I look forward to these important conversations and working together to shape a plan that reflects the needs and priorities of our diverse communities!

🚶‍♂️🌟 Yesterday’s walking tour in West Seattle’s North Delridge with was a powerful reminder of how vital sidewalks and...
03/21/2025

🚶‍♂️🌟 Yesterday’s walking tour in West Seattle’s North Delridge with was a powerful reminder of how vital sidewalks and walkways are for our neighborhoods.

☺️ My district 1 has second highest missing sidewalks in the city. I worked hard to prioritize funding for our neighborhoods.

👏🏾A huge thank you to Seattle voters for supporting the 2024 - your vote is making these critical improvements possible! Sidewalks aren’t just about getting from point A to point B - they’re about safer streets, stronger neighborhood connections, and more accessible communities for everyone.

👂It was great to hear directly from you about where new sidewalks are needed most in my own Delridge neighborhood.

Your ideas and insights 👀 will help shape the future of pedestrian infrastructure in our community.

👏🏾Thank you for showing up, sharing your voices!

➡️➡️For those who couldn’t make it in person, please feel free to fill out SDOT’s Building Sidewalk and Walkway Connections Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/levysidewalks

🚶‍♂️🌟 Yesterday’s walking tour in North Delridge with Seattle Department of Transportation was a powerful reminder of ho...
03/20/2025

🚶‍♂️🌟 Yesterday’s walking tour in North Delridge with Seattle Department of Transportation was a powerful reminder of how vital sidewalks and walkways are for our neighborhoods.

A huge thank you to Seattle voters for supporting the 2024 - your vote is making these critical improvements possible! Sidewalks aren't just about getting from point A to point B - they're about safer streets, stronger neighborhood connections, and more accessible communities for everyone.

It was great to hear directly from you about where new sidewalks are needed most. Your ideas and insights will help shape the future of pedestrian infrastructure in our community.

Thank you for showing up, sharing your voices, and helping us build a safer, more connected Seattle!

For those who couldn't make it in person, please feel free to fill out SDOT's Building Sidewalk and Walkway Connections Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/levysidewalks

👏🏾Thank you the hundreds of constituents on both sides of the Stadium District bill to create makers workforce housing. ...
03/19/2025

👏🏾Thank you the hundreds of constituents on both sides of the Stadium District bill to create makers workforce housing. I heard both sides loud and clear. and - I am committed to our partnership as you are vital to our city. 💪🏾And thank you to the thousands of makers and entrepreneurs, you belong here! 👩🏾‍🎨👩🏻‍🍳

💥honored to join packed crowd to thank Interim Police Chief Sue Rahr;💥she stepped out of retirement to serve with resol...
03/14/2025

💥honored to join packed crowd to thank Interim Police Chief Sue Rahr;
💥she stepped out of retirement to serve with resolve and integrity and an inspiration at a critical moment when the department needed stable leadership;
💥what a storied career in public safety and breaking barriers for women, 👮🏽👮🏻‍♀️👮‍♂️a true trailblazer;
💥thank you!

👉🏾As Chair of the Council Transportation, I am thrilled that we now have a safe and accessible WORLD CLASS waterfront; 🏆...
03/09/2025

👉🏾As Chair of the Council Transportation, I am thrilled that we now have a safe and accessible WORLD CLASS waterfront; 🏆
💥 official opening of two-way bike lanes with fresh green paint and traffic signals connecting the south bike lanes all the way to West Seattle; 🚴🏾‍♂️🚴‍♀️
🚨 part of the broader city-wide transportation infrastructure program, funded by our $1.55M Transportation Levy generously supported by over 66% voters last Fall; 🗳️
📍visit the new pedestrian promenade and Overlook Walk Park! 🚶🏾‍♂️
👉🏾And more to come!

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/new-seattle-waterfront-bike-path-opens/

Happy International Womens Day! Celebrating the strength, resilience, and achievements of women around the world today a...
03/08/2025

Happy International Womens Day! Celebrating the strength, resilience, and achievements of women around the world today and here at home every day—we know women are the trailblazers, dreamers, and changemakers!

It's that time of year again - Girl Scout Cookie season! I ran into Troop 41268 at the Safeway in Admiral, and let me te...
03/05/2025

It's that time of year again - Girl Scout Cookie season! I ran into Troop 41268 at the Safeway in Admiral, and let me tell you, these young entrepreneurs are working hard!

Next time you see a booth, stop by, grab your favorite cookies, and support our local Girl Scout troops!

Ramadan Mubarak to all who celebrate! May this blessed month bring peace, joy, and endless blessings to you and let us e...
03/02/2025

Ramadan Mubarak to all who celebrate! May this blessed month bring peace, joy, and endless blessings to you and let us embrace the spirit of compassion, reflection, and gratitude always. 🌙✨

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👏🏾to Mayor Bruce Harrell’s One Day of Service on Saturday! Awesome to see the hundreds show up to clean up in my District’s Pioneer Square! Thx to Lisa Howard, Alliance for Pioneer Square, Amazon and Seattle Seahawks! Joined by Councilmember Sara Nelson and Councilmember Bob Kettle and everyone who came - you all count and thank you! Next we joined African Community Housing & Development and Bilen Aden for their ribbon cutting at West Seattle’s Delridge Farmers Market, this is the fourth year and it is a Grand Opening for the refugee, immigrant and people of color entrepreneurs who will sell here. Please support them every Saturday from 10-2pm! Address is: 9147 - 18th Ave SW! Mayor Bruce HarrellAfrican Community Housing & Development Councilmember Sara Nelson Councilmember Bob Kettle Seattle Seahawks Amazon.com

As Chair of the Council’s Transportation Committee, today was a momentous day as we kicked off review of the transportation renewal levy!☑️🚴‍♂️🚗🚌♿️🚶🏾‍♂️🌉 Below is my statement; the levy will go to the ballot 🗳️ so YOU are an important part of this process! 👇🏾 https://council.seattle.gov/2024/05/07/seattle-councilmember-rob-saka-kicks-off-council-review-of-2024-transportation-levy-renewal/ This levy will touch every single resident of seattle and this region.🌄 Bridges, new sidewalks, more bike lanes, safe streets! And More! Between now and July 2, we will have five public committee meetings, two public hearings, and hundreds of individual discussions, all to help us shape the future of Seattle’s transportation infrastructure. There are no smokey back rooms, just these conversations, happening right. I look forward to your continued engagement in this important process! Seattle City Council

Great tour of Ironworkers Local 86 in Tukwila w/ Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, Heather Kurtenbach, Political Director for Ironworkers Local 86, and Eric Sanchez, Apprenticeship Coordinator for Ironworkers, and the workers. 👷🏻‍♀️👷🏾‍♂️ Union strong! Ironworkers erect the structural framework for high-rises, bridges, power plants, towers, roadways, and more! 🏗️🌉🔋✊🏾 They essentially build our entire cities! And you can become an apprentice! Great benefits and pay. Ironworkers Local 86

⬇️⬇️👏🏾👏🏾 A sprawling encampment at a very busy street at 1st and So Cloverdale in South Park where there was a recent shooting has been resolved this week. I have learned via West Seattle Blog that at least ten households were offered alternate housing and they accepted it. A win for all! Thank you to Seattle Department of Transportation & WSDOT and the amazing dedicated City of Seattle United Care Team. This is not easy work! And there are not enough shelters and permanent supportive housing and services so we know that we can and must do better and I am committed to an all-hands-on-deck effort as this is what it will take.

Thank you for coming out to join the Seattle Department of Transportation Pothole Rangers and for your interview to publicize the important work of these dedicated crews KOMO News!

Today was a proud moment as we raised the African American flag in honor of Black History Month at Seattle City Hall. It was personally impactful for me as the son of a Nigerian immigrant and who raised me as a single dad. The American flag is also meaningful to me as a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force. These flags represent the promise that equal opportunity is attainable for all and especially our young people must never be deterred to overcome all obstacles to achieve their goals. When I presented the @theseattlecouncil Proclamation signed by @mayorofseattle, I said from the dais, “Black history is American history.” Thank you to Mayor Bruce Harrell, NAACP and all the community who came out! #BlackHistoryMonth #OneSeattle

Councilmember Rob Saka Welcome video
Councilmember Rob Saka Welcome video

This is my "hello" to all of the people of our City of Seattle and District 1 (West Seattle, South Park, Georgetown, SODO, Pioneer Square). I was just sworn in as a Seattle City Councilmember today, and I want to share my intentions for my first 90 days in office with the public. I look forward to working with community members and serving the people of Seattle.

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