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Nick Licata

Former councilmember · 1998–2015

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Overview and record

Activity at a glance

2015–2026 official records

Nick Licata received credit for 128 passed matters in 2015–2026, earning 425.9 points—within the available comparison group. The largest single contribution is CB 118568 (2015), worth 7.0 points: Authorizes the levy of regular property taxes by The City of Seattle for collection in 2016, representing an increase above the regular…. The credited record leans most toward Government Operations & Finance, especially budget & appropriations. Of those, 73 originated in an executive department before Council sponsorship.

2015–2026 LegisRate points

425.9

Within the available comparison group

73 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 128 passed

100.0% passage rate

Final voting choices 297 in favor

2 opposed · 0 abstained

Full Council attendance 86.0% present or late

43 of 50 records

Sponsorship record112 prime · 6 co-sponsor · 10 unranked · 127 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 choices299 recorded decisions0.7% opposed · 0.0% abstained · 0 not voting
Votes on contested matters13 recorded choices11 supported · 2 opposed
Attendance detail42 present · 1 late7 excused · 0 unexcused. Excused absences remain visible and are not treated as unexcused.
Sponsorship timing127 early · 1 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.

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Policy-area mix

Share of scored work

Nick Licata's policy-area mix Hover or focus a policy-area slice for its point total and share of scored work. 425.9 points

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Government Operations & Finance

176.0 points · 41.3%

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Annual work

YearPointsPassedPass rateOriginalCo-sponsoredOpposedAbstainedAttendance
2015425.9128100.0127160.70.086.0
Career total425.9128100.0127160.70.086.0

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Contributing bills

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Authorizes the levy of regular property taxes by The City of Seattle for collection in 2016, representing an increase above the regular….CB 118568 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Government Operations & Finance +7.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE authorizing the levy of regular property taxes by The City of Seattle for collection in 2016, representing an increase above the regular property taxes levied for collection in 2015; 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 $95,000,000. 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 share9 in favor · 0 opposedinternal governance or general financial administrationSigned ordinance 124930
Renaming the School Zone Fixed Automated Cameras Fund.CB 118560 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Transportation & InfrastructureTraffic SafetyZoningYouth & Education +7.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to automated fixed camera revenue; renaming the School Zone Fixed Automated Cameras Fund; providing for the deposit of revenues generated by automated traffic safety cameras; and adopting financial policies for The City of Seattle governing the fund; amending Ordinance 124230; and adding a new Chapter 5.82 to the Seattle Municipal Code.

Traffic SafetyZoningYouth & Education

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 $9,828,736. 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 share9 in favor · 0 opposedaffected service identified in operative titleSigned ordinance 124907
Related to the regulation of marijuana businesses.CB 118419 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Economy & Small BusinessBudget & Appropriations +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE related to the regulation of marijuana businesses; adding a new Chapter 6.500 to the Seattle Municipal Code; amending Ordinance 124648, which adopted the 2015 Budget, changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, making cash transfers between various City funds; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

Budget & Appropriations

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 $537,000. Durability 2: the measure creates a lasting regulatory, charter, or voter-approved structure. Institutional scope 2: implementation crosses departments or affects a core citywide governmental function.

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

(5 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 124807
Amending Ordinance 124648, which adopted the 2015 Budget, including the 2015-2020 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).CB 118453 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Budget & Appropriations +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to the 2015 Budget; amending Ordinance 124648, which adopted the 2015 Budget, including the 2015-2020 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; creating new appropriations; adding new projects; revising project allocations for certain projects in the 2015-2020 CIP; creating both exempt and nonexempt positions; abrogating positions, modifying 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 $13,512,325. 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 124838
Amending the Street Use Permit Fee Schedule authorized by Section 15.04.074 of the Seattle Municipal Code.CB 118546 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Land Use & DevelopmentStreets & SidewalksPermitting & Development +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to street and sidewalk use; amending the Street Use Permit Fee Schedule authorized by Section 15.04.074 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

Streets & SidewalksPermitting & 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 $11,040,000. 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 124905
Amending Ordinance 124648, which adopted the 2015 Budget, including the 2015-2020 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).CB 118530 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Budget & Appropriations +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to the 2015 Budget; amending Ordinance 124648, which adopted the 2015 Budget, including the 2015-2020 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 2015-2020 CIP; creating both exempt and nonexempt positions; 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 $56,664,313. 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 124900
Related to ending the square footage business tax for periods after December 31, 2015.CB 118547 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Economy & Small BusinessTaxes, Revenue & Debt +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE related to ending the square footage business tax for periods after December 31, 2015; and amending Section 5.46.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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 $22,000,000. 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 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 124910
Amending Ordinance 124648, which adopted the 2015 Budget, including the 2015-2020 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).CB 118581 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Budget & Appropriations +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to the 2015 Budget; amending Ordinance 124648, which adopted the 2015 Budget, including the 2015-2020 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 2015-2020 CIP; creating both exempt and nonexempt positions; 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 $14,034,348. 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 124962
Amending Ordinance 124125 to increase the authorized amount of interfund loans for the Alaskan Way Seawall Replacement Project.CB 118346 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Transportation & InfrastructureBridges & Structures +5.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to contracting indebtedness; amending Ordinance 124125 to increase the authorized amount of interfund loans for the Alaskan Way Seawall Replacement Project; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Bridges & Structures

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 $290,000,000. 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 opposedhistorical street, transit, vehicle, or right-of-way actionSigned ordinance 124745
Amending the 2014 Adopted Budget, including the 2014-2019 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).CB 118374 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2015 · Budget & Appropriations +5.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE amending the 2014 Adopted Budget, including the 2014-2019 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and from various funds in the Budget; revising project allocations for certain projects in the 2014-2019 CIP; 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 1: the largest detected official amount is about $1,000,000. 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 [1, 1, 0, 2]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(4 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedgeneral or cross-department budget actionSigned ordinance 124773