Lisa Herbold

District 1

Lisa Herbold

Former councilmember · 2016–2023

Status
Former councilmember
Representation
District 1

Overview and record

Activity at a glance

2015–2026 official records

Lisa Herbold received credit for 394 passed matters in 2015–2026, earning 995.1 points—within the available comparison group. The largest single contribution is CB 119050 (2017), worth 7.0 points: Authorizes withdrawals from the Water Fund Revenue Stabilization Subfund. The credited record leans most toward Utilities & Technology, especially water & wastewater. Of those, 178 originated in an executive department before Council sponsorship.

2015–2026 LegisRate points

995.1

Within the available comparison group

178 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 394 passed

99.5% passage rate

Final voting choices 2156 in favor

14 opposed · 0 abstained

Full Council attendance 93.5% present or late

373 of 399 records

Sponsorship record279 prime · 108 co-sponsor · 7 unranked · 392 early-recorded

Record details Outcome, voting, attendance, and sponsorship context
Sponsored outcomes2 unsuccessful · 0 pendingPending measures are not included in the passage rate.
Final voting choices2170 recorded decisions0.6% opposed · 0.0% abstained · 18 not voting · 1 disqualified
Votes on contested matters145 recorded choices131 supported · 14 opposed
Attendance detail328 present · 45 late24 excused · 2 unexcused. Excused absences remain visible and are not treated as unexcused.
Sponsorship timing392 early · 0 after committee · 2 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

Lisa Herbold's policy-area mix Hover or focus a policy-area slice for its point total and share of scored work. 995.1 points

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Utilities & Technology

241.0 points · 24.2%

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By year

Annual work

YearPointsPassedPass rateOriginalCo-sponsoredOpposedAbstainedAttendance
202410.87100.077
202381.53096.83070.90.0100.0
202273.530100.03080.50.091.7
202176.436100.035130.40.093.5
202084.65498.253281.10.098.1
2019105.553100.053210.70.093.9
2018136.354100.054130.40.090.0
2017308.992100.092130.70.089.1
2016117.738100.03850.70.092.7
Career total995.139499.53921150.60.093.5

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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Authorizes withdrawals from the Water Fund Revenue Stabilization Subfund.CB 119050 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2017 · Utilities & TechnologyWater & WastewaterTaxes, Revenue & Debt +7.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to rates and charges for water services of Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing withdrawals from the Water Fund Revenue Stabilization Subfund; revising water rates and charges, and credits to low-income customers; and amending Seattle Municipal Code Sections 21.04.430, 21.04.440, and 21.76.040.

Water & WastewaterTaxes, Revenue & Debt

Reach 2: the rule or service directly applies citywide or through a citywide system. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $19,155,641. 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 [2, 2, 1, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(6 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share8 in favor · 1 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 125444
Establishes labor standards on deactivation protections for app-based workers working in Seattle.CB 120580 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2023 · Labor & City Workforce +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to app-based worker labor standards; establishing labor standards on deactivation protections for app-based workers working in Seattle; amending Section 3.02.125 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and adding a new Chapter 8.40 to the Seattle Municipal Code.

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

(5 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share6 in favor · 2 opposedemployment or labor actionSigned ordinance 126878
Amending Ordinance 126725, which adopted the 2023 Budget, including the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).CB 120669 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2023 · Budget & Appropriations +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to funding from non-City sources; amending Ordinance 126725, which adopted the 2023 Budget, including the 2023-2028 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 2023-2028 CIP; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

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 $80,000,000. 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, 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 126922
Imposes license and fee requirements on network companies.CB 120706 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2023 · Economy & Small Business +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of network companies; imposing license and fee requirements on network companies; adding a new Chapter 6.700 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Section 3.15.007 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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

(5 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share7 in favor · 2 opposedbusiness regulation or improvement-area actionSigned ordinance 126953
Updates Seattle Public Utilities.CB 119355 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2018 · Utilities & TechnologyWater & Wastewater +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; amending Sections 21.33.030 and 21.76.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust drainage rates.

Water & Wastewater

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 $34,000,000. 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 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 125686
Updates Seattle Public Utilities.CB 119356 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2018 · Utilities & TechnologyWater & Wastewater +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; amending Sections 21.28.040, 21.28.080, and 21.76.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust wastewater rates.

Water & Wastewater

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 $76,000,000. 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 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 125685
Revising water rates and charges for service to wholesale customers.CB 119051 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2017 · Utilities & TechnologyWater & Wastewater +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to water services of Seattle Public Utilities; revising water rates and charges for service to wholesale customers; and amending Seattle Municipal Code Section 21.04.440 in connection therewith.

Water & Wastewater

Reach 2: the rule or service directly applies citywide or through a citywide system. Fiscal 1: the largest detected official amount is about $4,300,000. 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 [2, 1, 1, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(5 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share8 in favor · 1 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 125445
Adjusts wastewater and drainage rates.CB 119075 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2017 · Utilities & TechnologyWater & Wastewater +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to wastewater and drainage services of Seattle Public Utilities; adjusting wastewater and drainage rates; amending Sections 21.28.040 and 21.33.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code to reflect the adjusted rates; and amending Section 21.76.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust credits to low-income wastewater and drainage customers.

Water & Wastewater

Reach 1: the direct beneficiaries are a defined population, place, or multi-neighborhood area. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $15,000,000. 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 · 1 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 125443
Related to fees and charges for permits and activities of the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections and related fees by other….CB 119106 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2017 · Land Use & DevelopmentPermitting & Development +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE related to fees and charges for permits and activities of the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections and related fees by other departments, and technical corrections; amending Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 22.900B, General Provisions; Chapter 22.900C, Fees for Land Use Review; Chapter 22.900D, Fees for New and Altered Buildings and Equipment; Chapter 22.900E, Fees for Certificates and Registrations; Chapter 22.900F, Compliance and Other Inspections; and Chapter 22.900G, Fees Collected for Other Departments.

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 $80,245,428. 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 125451
Authorizes the levy of regular property taxes by The City of Seattle for collection in 2018, representing an increase above the regular….CB 119118 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2017 · Government Operations & Finance +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE authorizing the levy of regular property taxes by The City of Seattle for collection in 2018, representing an increase above the regular property taxes levied for collection in 2017; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Reach 2: the rule or service directly applies citywide or through a citywide system. Fiscal 1: the largest detected official amount is about $3,960,036. 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, 1, 0, 2]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(5 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedinternal governance or general financial administrationSigned ordinance 125477