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Tim Burgess

Former councilmember · 2012–2017

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Overview and record

Activity at a glance

2015–2026 official records

Tim Burgess received credit for 300 passed matters in 2015–2026, earning 1056.8 points—within the available comparison group. The largest single contribution is CB 118965 (2017), worth 7.0 points: Imposes a tax on engaging in the business of distributing sweetened beverages. The credited record leans most toward Government Operations & Finance, especially budget & appropriations. Of those, 190 originated in an executive department before Council sponsorship.

2015–2026 LegisRate points

1056.8

Within the available comparison group

190 credited measures originated in an executive department.

How scoring works

Outcome, voting, and attendance describe the record; they do not add to or subtract from the LegisRate score.

Sponsored outcomes 300 passed

100.0% passage rate

Final voting choices 852 in favor

5 opposed · 0 abstained

Full Council attendance 94.0% present or late

140 of 149 records

Sponsorship record285 prime · 9 co-sponsor · 6 unranked · 300 early-recorded

Record details Outcome, voting, attendance, and sponsorship context
Sponsored outcomes0 unsuccessful · 0 pendingPending measures are not included in the passage rate.
Final voting choices857 recorded decisions0.6% opposed · 0.0% abstained · 0 not voting
Votes on contested matters28 recorded choices23 supported · 5 opposed
Attendance detail139 present · 1 late5 excused · 0 unexcused. Excused absences remain visible and are not treated as unexcused.
Sponsorship timing300 early · 0 after committee · 0 after passageFirst appearance in the official sponsor record.
Council-wide voting context93.4% without recorded opposition or abstention2904 of 3109 eligible final tallies; 205 contested.

Only the latest recorded legislative vote per matter is used; a missing structured tally is not counted as an absence.

What the work concerns

Policy-area mix

Share of scored work

Tim Burgess's policy-area mix Hover or focus a policy-area slice for its point total and share of scored work. 1056.8 points

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Government Operations & Finance

359.4 points · 34.0%

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By year

Annual work

YearPointsPassedPass rateOriginalCo-sponsoredOpposedAbstainedAttendance
2017307.993100.09350.50.088.6
2016623.4165100.016531.20.092.7
2015125.642100.04270.00.0100.0
Career total1056.8300100.0300150.60.094.0

Rates are shown only when the relevant official record exists. Vote and attendance measures describe participation; they do not affect points.

Council roles

Committees & positions

Point-by-point audit

Contributing bills

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Imposes a tax on engaging in the business of distributing sweetened beverages.CB 118965 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2017 · Economy & Small BusinessTaxes, Revenue & Debt +7.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE imposing a tax on engaging in the business of distributing sweetened beverages; adding a new Chapter 5.53 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Seattle Municipal Code Sections 5.30.010, 5.30.025.K, 5.30.060.C, 5.55.010, 5.55.040.A, 5.55.060.A, 5.55.150.E, 5.55.165, 5.55.220, and 5.55.230.A.

Taxes, Revenue & Debt

Reach 1: the action serves a defined program, department, or user group rather than every resident directly. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $23,378,000. Durability 2: the measure creates a lasting regulatory, charter, or voter-approved structure. Institutional scope 1: one department or city system is principally responsible for implementation.

Factors [1, 2, 2, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(6 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share7 in favor · 1 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 125324
Authorizes the levy of regular property taxes by The City of Seattle for collection in 2017, representing an increase above the regular….CB 118851 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2016 · Government Operations & Finance +7.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE authorizing the levy of regular property taxes by The City of Seattle for collection in 2017, representing an increase above the regular property taxes levied for collection in 2016; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Reach 2: the rule or service directly applies citywide or through a citywide system. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $41,428,571. Durability 0: the action is transactional, technical, advisory, or one-time. Institutional scope 2: implementation crosses departments or affects a core citywide governmental function.

Factors [2, 2, 0, 2]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(6 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedinternal governance or general financial administrationSigned ordinance 125209
Amending Ordinance 125207, which adopted the 2017 Budget, including the 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).CB 118950 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2017 · Budget & Appropriations +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 125207, which adopted the 2017 Budget, including the 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts, all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

Reach 1: the action serves a defined program, department, or user group rather than every resident directly. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $18,200,000. Durability 0: the action is transactional, technical, advisory, or one-time. Institutional scope 2: implementation crosses departments or affects a core citywide governmental function.

Factors [1, 2, 0, 2]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(5 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedgeneral or cross-department budget actionSigned ordinance 125302
Amending Ordinance 125207, which adopted the 2017 Budget, including the 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).CB 118952 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2017 · Budget & Appropriations +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 125207, which adopted the 2017 Budget, including the 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; adding new projects; revising project allocations for certain projects in the 2017-2022 CIP; creating both new exempt and non-exempt positions; modifying positions; making cash transfers between various City funds; lifting a proviso; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

Reach 1: the action serves a defined program, department, or user group rather than every resident directly. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $15,325,351. Durability 0: the action is transactional, technical, advisory, or one-time. Institutional scope 2: implementation crosses departments or affects a core citywide governmental function.

Factors [1, 2, 0, 2]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(5 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedgeneral or cross-department budget actionSigned ordinance 125304
Amending Ordinance 125207, which adopted the 2017 Budget, including the 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).CB 118989 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2017 · Budget & Appropriations +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 125207, which adopted the 2017 Budget, including the 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; revising project allocations for certain projects in the 2017-2022 CIP; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

Reach 1: the action serves a defined program, department, or user group rather than every resident directly. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $103,542,573. Durability 0: the action is transactional, technical, advisory, or one-time. Institutional scope 2: implementation crosses departments or affects a core citywide governmental function.

Factors [1, 2, 0, 2]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(5 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedgeneral or cross-department budget actionSigned ordinance 125338
Amending Ordinance 125207, which adopted the 2017 Budget, including the 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (commonly known as the 2nd quarter supplemental).CB 119022 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2017 · Budget & Appropriations +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 125207, which adopted the 2017 Budget, including the 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (commonly known as the 2nd quarter supplemental); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; adding new projects; revising project allocations for certain projects in the 2017-2022 CIP; creating both new exempt and non-exempt positions; making cash transfers between various City funds; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

Reach 1: the action serves a defined program, department, or user group rather than every resident directly. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $30,484,072. Durability 0: the action is transactional, technical, advisory, or one-time. Institutional scope 2: implementation crosses departments or affects a core citywide governmental function.

Factors [1, 2, 0, 2]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(5 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share8 in favor · 0 opposedgeneral or cross-department budget actionSigned ordinance 125383
Authorizes the execution of collective bargaining agreements between The City of Seattle and certain unions in the Coalition of City Unions, for….CB 118604 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2016 · Labor & City WorkforceCollective Bargaining +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; authorizing the execution of collective bargaining agreements between The City of Seattle and certain unions in the Coalition of City Unions, for the time period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2018; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Collective Bargaining

Reach 1: the direct beneficiaries are a defined population, place, or multi-neighborhood area. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $916,000,000. Durability 1: the action changes an ordinary policy, code provision, plan, or limited-duration program. Institutional scope 1: one department or city system is principally responsible for implementation.

Factors [1, 2, 1, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(5 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedemployment or labor actionSigned ordinance 124976
Authorizes the execution of a collective bargaining agreement between The City of Seattle and the Joint Crafts Council.CB 118628 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2016 · Labor & City WorkforceCollective Bargaining +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; authorizing the execution of a collective bargaining agreement between The City of Seattle and the Joint Crafts Council; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Collective Bargaining

Reach 1: the direct beneficiaries are a defined population, place, or multi-neighborhood area. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $916,000,000. Durability 1: the action changes an ordinary policy, code provision, plan, or limited-duration program. Institutional scope 1: one department or city system is principally responsible for implementation.

Factors [1, 2, 1, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(5 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedemployment or labor actionSigned ordinance 124998
Authorizes the execution of collective bargaining agreements between The City of Seattle and certain unions.CB 118629 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2016 · Labor & City WorkforceCollective Bargaining +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; authorizing the execution of collective bargaining agreements between The City of Seattle and certain unions; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Collective Bargaining

Reach 1: the direct beneficiaries are a defined population, place, or multi-neighborhood area. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $916,000,000. Durability 1: the action changes an ordinary policy, code provision, plan, or limited-duration program. Institutional scope 1: one department or city system is principally responsible for implementation.

Factors [1, 2, 1, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(5 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedemployment or labor actionSigned ordinance 124999
Authorizes the execution of a collective bargaining agreement between The City of Seattle and Washington State Council of County and City Employees….CB 118644 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2016 · Labor & City WorkforceCollective Bargaining +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; authorizing the execution of a collective bargaining agreement between The City of Seattle and Washington State Council of County and City Employees, AFSCME, Local 21; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Collective Bargaining

Reach 1: the direct beneficiaries are a defined population, place, or multi-neighborhood area. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $916,000,000. Durability 1: the action changes an ordinary policy, code provision, plan, or limited-duration program. Institutional scope 1: one department or city system is principally responsible for implementation.

Factors [1, 2, 1, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(5 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share8 in favor · 0 opposedemployment or labor actionSigned ordinance 125016