Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee held an informational meeting to review updates on three city initiatives: the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs' 2025 investments, the Seattle Public Library's levy status and Seattle Reads 2026 program, and the first-year implementation of the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy. No formal votes or decisions were taken; all items were presented for informational purposes only.

Key Decisions

  • OIRA 2025 Investments Update Heard in Committee
  • Seattle Public Library Levy Update and Seattle Reads 2026 Heard in Committee
  • FEPP Levy Year 1 Implementation Update Heard in Committee
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Untitled item
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Call To Order
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) Update on 2025 Investments
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  8. 2. Seattle Public Library (SPL) Library Levy Update and Seattle Reads 2026
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  9. 3. Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy Year 1 Implementation Update
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  10. Adjournment