Tom Rasmussen

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Tom Rasmussen

Former councilmember · 2012–2015

Former councilmember

Total in available record · LegisRate points

104.9

2015–2026 records · source checked Oct 8, 2026

38 sponsored measures adopted in the available record.

Service: 2012–2015. Coverage is limited to 2015–2026.

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Overview and record

Background and tenure

2015–2026 official records

Former councilmember · recorded terms: 2012–2015. The legislative record shown here covers 2015–2026.

Tom Rasmussen is a retired Seattle politician who served on the City Council from 2004 to 2015. Before his election, he worked as a legislative aide on transportation and parks issues, managed a nonprofit serving older adults, and directed Seattle’s office of senior citizens. His council work focused on transportation, parks, and neighborhood issues.

Rasmussen served on the council from 2004 through 2015. Building on earlier work in transportation, parks, senior services, and the mayor’s office, he focused on transportation, parks, and neighborhood issues.

Background summary adapted from Wikipedia; it is separate from the LegisRate record and score.

Full available record · 2015–2026

Activity record

38 sponsored measures adopted; present or late in 46 of 50 Full Council attendance records.

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

Sponsored measures adopted 38 passed

100.0% passage rate

Recorded votes in favor 302 in favor

2 opposed · 0 abstained

Full Council attendance 92.0% present or late

46 of 50 records

Sponsorship record26 prime · 3 co-sponsor · 9 unranked · 38 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 choices304 recorded decisions0.7% opposed · 0.0% abstained · 1 not voting
Votes on contested matters13 recorded choices11 supported · 2 opposed
Attendance detail46 present · 0 late2 excused · 2 unexcused. Excused absences remain visible and are not treated as unexcused.
Sponsorship timing38 early · 0 after committee · 0 after passageFirst appearance in the official sponsor record.
Council-wide voting context93.4% without recorded opposition or abstention2912 of 3119 eligible final tallies; 207 contested.

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

Separate public records · non-scoring context

Financial information

Sources checked independently

Campaign contributions show money given to a campaign. Personal disclosure filings list reported income, investments and financial interests, often in broad ranges. These records do not estimate personal wealth or establish donor influence.

Campaign contributions

Unavailable

2011 Council Position 5 · Citywide

The selected campaign is identified, but its audited export and official category summaries do not fully reconcile. Donor amounts are withheld pending source review.

Checked Oct 12, 2026

Official SEEC campaign record

The selected campaign is identified, but its audited export and official category summaries do not fully reconcile. Donor amounts are withheld pending source review.

Sources and coverage

The selected campaign is identified, but its audited export and official category summaries do not fully reconcile. Donor amounts are withheld pending source review.

Independent expenditures are not included in this donor list; this does not mean none were reported. Separate from direct candidate donors; not included in this donor list. Check the separate SEEC record

Personal financial disclosure

Filing copy unavailable

Latest indexed PDC statement received 2016-04-11 covers 2015-01-01 through 2015-12-31; its official link requires an agency records request. Actual statement unavailable under this no-request audit; index dates do not support financial-content claims. No newer indexed filing found in the bounded verified-person query. This historical gap is not a none finding.

Checked Oct 12, 2026

Washington PDC Personal Financial Affairs (F-1) · official filing index

Indexed reporting year 2015 · Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 · received Apr 11, 2016

No financial values are shown here.

Sources and coverage

Latest indexed PDC statement received 2016-04-11 covers 2015-01-01 through 2015-12-31; its official link requires an agency records request. Actual statement unavailable under this no-request audit; index dates do not support financial-content claims. No newer indexed filing found in the bounded verified-person query. This historical gap is not a none finding.

No actual personal financial statement was reviewed. Index identity and dates are not evidence of income, assets, liabilities, ownership, compliance, conflict or net worth.

No financial-content rows, contacts, addresses, signatures or family information are retained from inaccessible filings.

Indexed-only access gap; no request, credentials, access bypass or substitute financial claim.

Latest index record may predate later Seattle service; no newer record is inferred from that service.

PDC indexed filing: request-only actual copy · checked Oct 12, 2026: Latest indexed PDC statement received 2016-04-11 covers 2015-01-01 through 2015-12-31; its official link requires an agency records request. Actual statement unavailable under this no-request audit; index dates do not support financial-content claims. No newer indexed filing found in the bounded verified-person query. This historical gap is not a none finding. Source

SEEC separate local F-1 statements · checked Oct 12, 2026: SEEC directs readers to contact its office for statement copies. No request made. Source

What the work concerns

Policy-area mix

Transportation & Infrastructure accounts for the largest share of points in the full 2015–2026 record: 67.2 points (64.0%).

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Transportation & Infrastructure

67.2 points · 64.0%

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By year

Annual work

In 2015, 38 sponsored measures were adopted, contributing 104.9 points.

Full annual history · 2015–2026. Points use the measure’s introduction year.

YearPointsSponsored measures adopted
2015104.938
Total in available record104.938
Year-by-year participation and sponsorship details
YearPointsPassedPass rateOriginalCo-sponsoredOpposedAbstainedAttendance
2015104.938100.038120.70.092.0
Total in available record104.938100.038120.70.092.0

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

12 committee assignments available for recorded service.

  • Vice ChairCommittee on Housing Affordability, Human Services, and Economic Resiliency
  • ChairTown Hall Committee
  • ChairTransportation Committee
  • MemberCommittee on Central Waterfront, Seawall, and Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program
  • MemberParks, Seattle Center, Libraries, and Gender Pay Equity Committee
  • AlternatePublic Safety, Civil Rights, and Technology Committee
  • AlternateSeattle Public Utilities and Neighborhoods Committee
  • ChairSelect Committee on Transportation Funding
  • MemberSelect Budget Committee
  • CouncilmemberSelect Committee on Housing Affordability
  • MemberSelect Committee on Parks Funding
  • MemberSelect Committee on Preschool for All

Point-by-point audit

Contributing bills

38 adopted measures contribute to the full 2015–2026 total. Bills are listed by credited points.

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Provides for the submission to the qualified electors of the City at an election to be held on November 3, 2015, a….CB 118402 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Transportation & InfrastructureTaxes, Revenue & DebtGovernment AccountabilityElections +7.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to transportation; providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City at an election to be held on November 3, 2015, a proposition authorizing the City to levy regular property taxes for up to nine years in excess of the limitation on levies in Chapter 84.55 RCW for the purpose of providing City facilities and services, including transportation improvements, both capital and operating, with possible debt financing; creating a new oversight committee; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Taxes, Revenue & DebtGovernment AccountabilityElections

Reach 2: the rule or service directly applies citywide or through a citywide system. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $930,000,000. 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 [2, 2, 0, 2]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(6 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share8 in favor · 0 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 124796
Related to special permits for the limited movement of vehicles carrying sealed ocean-going containers in excess of the legal weight limits.CB 118366 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Land Use & DevelopmentPermitting & Development +6.0 pts

Official titleAn ORDINANCE related to special permits for the limited movement of vehicles carrying sealed ocean-going containers in excess of the legal weight limits; adopting a new chapter 11.61 to the Seattle Municipal Code establishing such a special permit system; authorizing the Department of Transportation to execute agreements with the Port of Seattle to accept funds; creating a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer position to monitor and enforce the heavy haul network and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Permitting & Development

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 $20,000,000. 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 opposedland-use or development actionSigned ordinance 124890
Authorizes execution of an amendment to the May 9, 2011 Interlocal Agreement between the City of Seattle, Washington, and the Seattle Transportation….CB 118328 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Transportation & InfrastructureProcurement & Contracts +5.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE authorizing execution of an amendment to the May 9, 2011 Interlocal Agreement between the City of Seattle, Washington, and the Seattle Transportation Benefit District to implement STBD Proposition 1; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Procurement & Contracts

Reach 1: the direct beneficiaries are a defined population, place, or multi-neighborhood area. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $46,000,000. Durability 0: the action is transactional, technical, advisory, or one-time. Institutional scope 1: one department or city system is principally responsible for implementation.

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

(4 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share8 in favor · 0 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 124721
Updates the Seattle Transportation Benefit District, authorizing the Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation to execute an interlocal agreement with King….CB 118319 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Transportation & InfrastructureTransitProcurement & Contracts +5.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Transportation Benefit District, authorizing the Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation to execute an interlocal agreement with King County Metro Transit to purchase the transit service necessary to implement Seattle Transportation Benefit District Proposition 1.

TransitProcurement & Contracts

Reach 1: the direct beneficiaries are a defined population, place, or multi-neighborhood area. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $29,500,000. Durability 0: the action is transactional, technical, advisory, or one-time. Institutional scope 1: one department or city system is principally responsible for implementation.

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

(4 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share8 in favor · 0 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 124720
Creates the Seattle Transit Advisory Board.Res 31572 · Resolution (Res) · 2015 · Transportation & InfrastructureTransit +5.0 pts

Official titleA RESOLUTION creating the Seattle Transit Advisory Board.

Transit

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 $45,000,000. Durability 0: the action is transactional, technical, advisory, or one-time. Institutional scope 1: one department or city system is principally responsible for implementation.

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

(4 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned resolution 31572
Amending Ordinance 124648, which adopted the 2015 Budget.CB 118391 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Transportation & InfrastructureHuman Services & Food SecurityBudget & AppropriationsProcurement & Contracts +5.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to the 2015 Budget; amending Ordinance 124648, which adopted the 2015 Budget; changing appropriations to the Seattle Department of Transportation and to the Human Services Department; creating both exempt and non-exempt positions; authorizing the Director of Finance to enter into an interlocal agreement with the State Department of Licensing; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by at least a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

Human Services & Food SecurityBudget & AppropriationsProcurement & Contracts

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 $31,278,000. Durability 0: the action is transactional, technical, advisory, or one-time. Institutional scope 1: one department or city system is principally responsible for implementation.

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

(4 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedprogram-specific budget action inherits affected serviceSigned ordinance 124782
Authorizes the Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation to execute an agreement between The City of Seattle and City Investors VII….CB 118303 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Transportation & InfrastructureProcurement & Contracts +4.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation to execute an agreement between The City of Seattle and City Investors VII, LLC for a full block reconstruction of 8th Avenue North, between Thomas and Harrison Streets.

Procurement & Contracts

Reach 1: the action serves a defined program, department, or user group rather than every resident directly. Fiscal 1: the largest detected official amount is about $2,100,000. Durability 0: the action is transactional, technical, advisory, or one-time. Institutional scope 1: one department or city system is principally responsible for implementation.

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

(3 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share6 in favor · 2 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 124723
Grants Acorn Development LLC permission to construct, maintain, and operate below-grade utility lines for a site specific heat conveyance system and other….CB 118334 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Land Use & DevelopmentPermitting & Development +4.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE granting Acorn Development LLC permission to construct, maintain, and operate below-grade utility lines for a site specific heat conveyance system and other utilities under and across Lenora Street between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue, and under and across 7th Avenue between Lenora Street and Blanchard Street; for a ten-year term, renewable for two successive ten-year terms; specifying the conditions under which this permit is granted and providing for the acceptance of the permit and conditions.

Permitting & Development

Reach 1: the action serves a defined program, department, or user group rather than every resident directly. Fiscal 0: the largest detected official amount is about $8,305. 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, 0, 1, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(3 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedland-use or development actionSigned ordinance 124726
Grants Eco District LLC permission to construct, maintain, and operate below-grade utility lines for a site specific heat conveyance system under and….CB 118335 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Land Use & DevelopmentPermitting & Development +4.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE granting Eco District LLC permission to construct, maintain, and operate below-grade utility lines for a site specific heat conveyance system under and along Virginia Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue, and under and across 6th Avenue between Virginia Street and Lenora Street; for a ten-year term, renewable for two successive ten-year terms; specifying the conditions under which this permit is granted and providing for the acceptance of the permit and conditions.

Permitting & Development

Reach 1: the direct beneficiaries are a defined population, place, or multi-neighborhood area. Fiscal 0: the largest detected official amount is about $12,247. 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, 0, 1, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(3 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedland-use or development actionSigned ordinance 124727
Grants Columbia Center Property LLC permission to continue to maintain and operate a pedestrian tunnel under and across 5th Avenue, south of….CB 118354 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Land Use & DevelopmentStreets & SidewalksPermitting & Development +4.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE granting Columbia Center Property LLC permission to continue to maintain and operate a pedestrian tunnel under and across 5th Avenue, south of Columbia Street, and under and across Columbia Street, east of 5th Avenue, for a ten-year term, renewable for two successive ten-year terms; specifying the conditions under which this permit is granted; and providing for the acceptance of the permit and conditions; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Streets & SidewalksPermitting & Development

Reach 1: the action serves a defined program, department, or user group rather than every resident directly. Fiscal 0: the largest detected official amount is about $49,184. 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, 0, 1, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(3 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedland-use or development actionSigned ordinance 124746