Councilmember Rob Saka of District 1 has released his first-ever State of the District address, a "mini" version of the traditional State of the City speech, ahead of Mayor Harrell's annual address. The report details key accomplishments and investments made in West Seattle, South Park, Georgetown, SODO, and Pioneer Square during his first year in office.

Transportation and Infrastructure

• Saka, as Transportation Chair, emphasized the adoption of the Seattle Transportation Plan, which guides 20-year strategic investments2.

• A $1.55B voter-approved Transportation Levy will fund road, bridge, sidewalk, and transit improvements.

•Investments in new sidewalks were doubled, with at least 22% of all funding allocated for District 1.

• $2 million has been dedicated to neighborhood safety transportation projects in District 1.

• Funding for freight and cargo mobility and arterial roadway maintenance along 35th Avenue SW has been increased.

• A minimum of 77 transportation projects are planned for District 1 over the eight-year levy period.

• $2 million is allocated for the Delridge Safety Project, aiming to support immigrant and refugee workers and families.

• A new sidewalk will be constructed for the Disabled American Veterans and nearby residents.

Public Safety

• As Vice-Chair of Public Safety, Saka noted the adoption of 14 bills to address public safety, including technology for the new Real Time Crime Center, compassionate services from the Unified Care Team, and the Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) Department.

• $1 million was secured to improve response times for non-emergency calls.

• $175,000 will reconfigure Alki's Duwamish Head parking to address public safety concerns.

• $1.8 million has been authorized for new speed cameras, including those for Alki and Harbor Avenue SW.

• $1.5 million was co-sponsored to move residents of RVs into shelters, with an additional $500,000 for deep cleaning services.

• Funding was allocated for a new position in the Seattle Police Department to enhance culture and boost recruitment and retention of women.

• $2 million is being invested to increase Transit Security.

Working Families, Youth, and Equity

• $15 million is allocated for youth mental health services and increased funding for childcare subsidies.

• $3.4 million is designated to increase home ownership opportunities in Seattle4.

• $1.5 million will support an eco-friendly dirt-to-turf conversion of the softball/baseball field at Fairmount Park Playfield.

• Funding was secured to help under-resourced neighborhoods in District 1 establish Business Improvement Areas.

• The Storefront Repair Program was reinstated.

• The Council increased funding for the Equitable Development Initiative.

• A $7 million commitment for funding for Duwamish Tribal Services was preserved.