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Reposted by Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck

Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 25/09/2026

Happy Dolly Parton Day! The City Council recognizes Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day. On Sept. 22, @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov presented a proclamation marking "9-to-5" (9/25) as Dolly Parton Day in the City of Seattle to honor the late artist and philanthropist for her contributions to the world.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 22/09/2026

Thank you @mayor.seattle.gov, Councilmember Foster, and Councilmember Saka for your partnership on this important legislation.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 22/09/2026

Public comment starts at 2PM tomorrow, if you would like to make your voice heard on this legislation or any of the amendments, you can find instructions on how to give public comment at the link here: www.seattle.gov/council/meet...

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Official city government site. Citizen, business, and visitor information sections, plus city government information.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 22/09/2026

Seattle City Council votes on our Fair and Transparent Pricing Legislation to ban surveillance pricing tomorrow! Simply put, the price of your groceries should be based on the product, not based on who is buying it.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 19/09/2026

Team work makes the dream work! Appreciate the partnership with @mayor.seattle.gov !

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 13/08/2026

I’m proud to sponsor this legislation which will make groceries more affordable for working families in Seattle. Thank you to the Mayor’s Office for your work in drafting legislation with my office, and thank you to Councilmembers Foster and Saka for co-sponsoring this 1st in the nation legislation!

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 07/08/2026

At a time when SNAP reductions have rocked our community and people have less to spend on food, this is an important step we can take to prevent AI-assisted price gouging & ensure fair discounts for everyone.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 07/08/2026

This legislation is intended to put some guardrails on what big businesses can do with our personal information.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 07/08/2026

Groceries are getting more expensive for everyday Seattleites, while buying, selling, and leveraging our private information to manipulate prices is making big national grocery corporations millions in profits.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 07/08/2026

After months of extensive engagement with labor and industry partners, we are proud to announce legislation that will stop price gouging, promote equal discounts for all, and make groceries more affordable. Read the full press release here: wilson.seattle.gov/2026/08/06/c...

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 06/08/2026

Thank you to the @laborstandards.seattle.gov and Domestic Workers Advisory Board for all the work on this proposal.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 06/08/2026

Proposed updates include written agreements between hiring entities & domestic workers; requiring hiring entities to create & retain pay & hour records; retaliation protections for taking paid sick & safe leave/other agreed-upon time off; advance notice of termination; aligning OLS enforcement code.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 06/08/2026

Tomorrow at 9:30am my committee (HSLED) will hear proposed amendments to Seattle's historic Domestic Workers Ordinance - updating this policy is crucial in our work to guarantee rights and protections to the people who take care of our homes and families. laborstandards.seattle.gov/2026/08/06/s...

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Seattle Office of Labor Standards Announces Proposed Amendments to the Domestic Workers Ordinance - The Labor Bulletin Board

The Office of Labor Standards (OLS) announces proposed amendments to the Seattle Domestic Workers Ordinance. After a series of stakeholder meetings and community feedback, the Domestic Workers Standar...

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 04/08/2026

...we’ve only heard the need for additional support grow as more people come to Seattle. While this one-time funding is not enough to address all of the need, today's investment marks an important step, and I thank the committee for their support. (4/4)

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 04/08/2026

In 2026, 813 bills are under consideration across the country that would negatively impact trans and gender non-conforming people. 62 pieces of legislation have passed this year alone. As my office has engaged with trans-led organizations and mutual aid groups...(3/4)

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 04/08/2026

This amendment responds to the ongoing crisis and displacement of transgender people seeking safety from hostile jurisdictions across the country. Internal displacement of trans people is happening in this country due to anti-trans legislation sweeping state legislatures. (2/4)

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 04/08/2026

Thank you to the Finance, Native Communities & Tribal Governments Committee for unanimously approving my amendment for $300,000 to LGBTQ community organizations to support emergency shelter/housing, food access, employment support and other essential needs. (1/4)

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 25/07/2026

It’s official: We have 63 competitors for tomorrow’s Jimothy art contest. See you there!

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 24/07/2026

If you missed my last post with the official rules - see below: -Must be pre-registered & present at event to win. Registration required by Sat. July 25 at 12pm. No on-site submissions accepted. forms.office.com/pages/respon... -No AI art. -Winner selected via polling by the people at event.

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Microsoft Forms

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 23/07/2026

Rules: - No AI-generated “art” - Register by Saturday, July 25 at noon by filling out the form. forms.office.com/pages/respon... See you Sunday, July 26 at noon at Bergen Place Park in Ballard!(3/3)

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Microsoft Forms

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 23/07/2026

Everyone who comes to the event will vote for their favorite Jimothy art via a poll, and the winner will have their art displayed in City Hall through the end of the summer. (2/3)

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 23/07/2026

My office will be presenting Jimothy, the globally famous raccoon and local icon, with a proclamation to declare the summer of 2026 as Jimothy Summer. And we are inviting YOU to bring your art to the proclamation ceremony for a friendly art contest. (1/3)

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 18/07/2026

Join us next weekend to celebrate our newest local icon Jimothy as we present a proclamation in his honor to commemorate Jimothy Summer. We invite all local artists to bring their Jimothy-themed art for a friendly art competition. Long live, Jimothy!

A poster for an event celebrating Jimothy the raccoon on July 26 at 12:00pm at Bergen Place Park

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 17/07/2026

Does anyone know where Jimothy is? We are drafting a proclamation to honor him and his contributions to the community.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 14/07/2026

So excited to hear from YOU at our STM public hearing as we continue the work to renew the Seattle Transit Measure which, as proposed, will dramatically increase bus service in Seattle! 🚎

Councilmember Rinck at the council dais with a bus plushy

Councilmember Rinck with a bus plushy at a rally

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 13/07/2026

You can read all of the proposed amendments here: seattle.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 13/07/2026

Four amendments I've brought forward: Amendment 16 - Ensure additional investments in night service Amendment 17 - Support new local progressive revenue Amendment 24 - Fully fund Graham St Station & increase bus service funding Amendment 27 - Expand free transit passes to trade school students

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 13/07/2026

Reminder: today at 5pm is the in-person portion of the public hearing on the Seattle Transit Measure (STM) renewal. STM funds a significant portion of Seattle's bus service, and the proposed renewal provides a big increase in our service hours. So be sure to come by City Hall to give public comment!

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 03/07/2026

There is a lot of rightful concern about the implications of AI use. These reports have been helpful in shedding light on the city's AI use is; government AI use should be under extra scrutiny. What kind of questions do you have about AI use at the City?

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 03/07/2026

For reference, here is the Q1 report which largely reflects activity and initiatives of the previous mayoral administration.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 03/07/2026

In last year's budget, I sponsored an amendment requesting that Seattle IT provide quarterly reports on the usage of AI across City departments, including pilot projects, integrations into existing technologies, and roadmaps for larger rollouts or distribution. We just received the Q2 report:

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 02/07/2026

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Jeff McCann at the UW Department of Real Estate to discuss Seattle’s efforts on housing policy. Watch the interview here: youtu.be/fevP-7sbp1c?...

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How Seattle Plans for Housing and Neighborhood Growth

YouTube video by Jeff McCann

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 27/06/2026

Thank you for the invite. I’m sad I won’t be able to make it—I will be with our neighbors at Trans Pride. We have to do better. Cristian, Maridee, Allie and too many others deserve better. I'm fully committed to action to improve street safety to put people first. I hope to have updates soon.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 10/06/2026

I authored this letter to fight for Seattle residents and their tax dollars. In addition to millions that would be directed away from our community, I'm concerned with the precedent this "cap" would set for Seattle. I'm grateful to my colleagues for signing on and hopeful for the path forward.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 15/05/2026

“The resolution outlines immediate actions to safeguard public funds, evaluate the viability of corrective actions at KCRHA, and establishes a measured process for any potential restructuring decisions,” said Councilmembers Foster and Rinck in a joint statement.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 12/05/2026

My heart is with both the trans and UW student communities, and I hope all of Seattle will join me in showing up for our trans community with care and compassion during this time.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 12/05/2026

Seattle must serve as a refuge for our trans neighbors who are fleeing regions trying to erase their existence, which is why today’s news is so devastating and horrific.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 11/05/2026

I wish I could have been there with you all today, but couldn’t attend due to Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) quorum rules. But my commitment to Graham Street Station is unwavering; it would be immensely harmful not to proceed with this station, and I’ll continue to do what I can to get it built.

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Reposted by Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck

Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 08/05/2026

As part of our Flip Your Trip campaign, @councilmember-amr.bsky.social met Sal the Salmon to positively flip out about buses - and the Flip Your Trip website got a refresh. sdotblog.seattle.gov/2026/04/09/s...

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VIDEO | Sal and Councilmember Rinck talk Seattle buses - SDOT Blog

Seattle buses are now faster and more reliable! Watch Sal and Councilmember Rinck discuss recent transit upgrades.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 07/05/2026

The Transportation Committee just voted 5-0 to put Shared Streets into the city code, and I couldn’t be happier to vote yes! This represents an amazing opportunity to make our streets safer by giving priority to people, not cars, and by allowing us to lower the speed limit to 10 MPH.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 30/04/2026

Public leadership requires not only compliance with the law, but a demonstrated commitment to the safety and dignity of others. That standard is not being met.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 30/04/2026

Most importantly, domestic violence and stalking are serious issues that affect individuals and families across our region.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 30/04/2026

These concerns have only been intensified by his recent social media posts, which appear to minimize the gravity of the situation and undermine confidence in the judicial process.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 30/04/2026

The seriousness of these charges against him raises profound concerns about your judgment, his respect for the law, and his ability to serve the public.

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov · 30/04/2026

Most importantly, domestic violence and stalking are serious issues that affect individuals and families across our region. Public leadership requires not only compliance with the law, but a demonstrated commitment to the safety and dignity of others. That standard is not being met.

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