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Public Comment
The City Council welcomes both written and oral public comment on items that appear on City
Council meeting agendas
and within the purview of the committee.
If you wish to
request accessibility accommodations
, please do so as soon as possible. Every effort will be made to accommodate each request.
Written Comments
You can email all nine Councilmembers by sending your comments to
council@seattle.gov
or
contacting them individually.
Email Your Comments to All Councilmembers
Oral Comments During Council Meetings
The Seattle City Council is conducting its meetings in a hybrid setting, both virtually and in-person. You can provide oral comments in one of two ways:
Remote Public Comment
Sign up using the form below. The form will be available one hour before the start of applicable Council meetings. Speakers must be registered in order to be recognized by the Chair. Registration will close once the meeting's public comment period has concluded. All information entered into this form is subject to public disclosure.
Please register with the phone number you will be calling from to ensure you are recognized.
An email message will be sent to the registered email address that includes the meeting call-in information and details.
Call the phone number to join the meeting at least 5 minutes before it begins
When joining the meeting, each caller will be muted by default.
Speakers will be asked to provide comment in the order of registration. The Chair will call on each speaker by name, at which point they can unmute themselves pressing *6 on their phone and will then have up to 2 minutes to give public comment.
While giving public comment:
Mute the other devices you're using to watch the Council meeting to avoid audio feedback.
State your name for the record.
Using speaking points can be helpful.
Note the applicable
Council rules about public comment.
In-Person Public Comment
Register to speak on the public comment sign-up sheet located inside Council Chambers at least 15 minutes prior to the meeting. Registration will end at the conclusion of the public comment period during the meeting. Speakers must be registered in order to be recognized by the Chair.
Register for Remote Public Comment
Register for Public Comment
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Resources for Public Comment
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Public comment tips
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Meeting ID: 586 416 9164
No meeting password
Introduction and Referral Calendar items are listed on Full City Council agendas
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