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Public Safety Committee

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Seattle Public Safety Committee met to consider an ordinance updating the city's controlled substances enforcement policy, specifically modifying how police handle cases involving knowing possession and use of controlled substances. The meeting agenda included public comment opportunities and discussion of changes to Seattle Municipal Code Section 3.28.141.

Key Decisions

  • Ordinance on controlled substances enforcement policy Not determined from agenda
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
  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. An ordinance relating to controlled substances; updating City policy for the enforcement of the crimes of knowing possession and use of controlled substances; amending Section 3.28.141 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and repealing Section 4 of Ordinance 126896.
    Council Bill (CB)
  8. Adjournment