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Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes

Friday, June 20, 2025 · 9:30 AM AM · King County Council Chambers 516 3rd Avenue, Room 1001 Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes held a meeting to discuss the economic impacts of recent federal policies, focusing on businesses, trade, tourism, and tariffs in the Seattle/King County region. While the committee heard information on several economic topics, no final decisions were made during this session.

Key Decisions

  • Economic Impact Overview Discussed
  • Trade and Tourism Effects Reviewed
  • Tariff Implications Information Gathered
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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 (30 minutes)
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. Impact on Businesses Big & Small
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  8. 2. Impact on Trade & Tourism
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  9. 3. Impact of Trump Administration Tariffs on the Seattle/King County Regional Economy: Economic Overview
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  10. 4. Discussion on Next Steps to Ensure the Economic Vitality of the Region
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was not heard in Committee.

  11. Adjournment