An ordinance relating to closing public streets to maintain or enhance public safety; authorizing the Director of Transportation to close streets; amending Section 11.16.125 of the Seattle Municipal Code; declaring an emergency; and establishing an immediate effective date; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

Committee

City Clerk

Requested by

Legislative Department

Introduced

June 10, 2026

On agenda

June 30, 2026

Passed

July 8, 2026

Enactment no.

Ord 127459

Where it was heard

City Council Jun 30, 2026 passed Pass Public Safety Committee Jun 23, 2026 pass Pass

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