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

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.

Sound Transit announces timeline for building light rail to Ballard - Seattle City Council Blog

Sound 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...

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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

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!

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.

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.

Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss' amendments for better bus service approved - Seattle City Council Blog

My 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...

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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.

City Council passes Strauss proposal to dramatically reduce utility costs for 31,000 low-income households - Seattle City Council Blog

Today, 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 ...

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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...