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Abel Pacheco
Former councilmember · 2019–2019
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- Former councilmember
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Overview and record
Activity at a glance
2015–2026 official records
Abel Pacheco received credit for 30 passed matters in 2015–2026, earning 39.1 points—within the available comparison group. The largest single contribution is CB 119505 (2019), worth 4.0 points: Updates land use and zoning. The credited record is concentrated in Land Use & Development, especially zoning. Of those, 5 originated in an executive department before Council sponsorship.
2015–2026 LegisRate points
39.1Within the available comparison group
5 credited measures originated in an executive department.
How scoring worksOutcome, voting, and attendance describe the record; they do not add to or subtract from the LegisRate score.
3 opposed · 0 abstained
28 of 29 records
Sponsorship record12 prime · 18 co-sponsor · 30 early-recorded
Record details Outcome, voting, attendance, and sponsorship context
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
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Land Use & Development
27.4 points · 70.1%Housing & Homelessness
4.2 points · 10.6%Health & Human Services
3.5 points · 8.9%Public Safety & Justice
2.8 points · 7.3%Other smaller areas
1.2 points · 3.1%Individual areas below 1% are grouped here only so the chart stays readable.
- Environment, Climate & Parks0.3 points · 0.9%
- Transportation & Infrastructure0.3 points · 0.7%
- Economy & Small Business0.2 points · 0.5%
- Labor & City Workforce0.1 points · 0.3%
- Civil Rights & Democracy0.1 points · 0.3%
- Utilities & Technology0.1 points · 0.3%
By year
Annual work
| Year | Points | Passed | Pass rate | Original | Co-sponsored | Opposed | Abstained | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 39.1 | 30 | 100.0 | 30 | 18 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 96.6 |
| Career total | 39.1 | 30 | 100.0 | 30 | 18 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 96.6 |
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
- ChairPlanning, Land Use, and Zoning Committee
- Vice ChairSustainability and Transportation Committee
- AlternateCivil Rights, Utilities, Economic Development, and Arts Committee
- MemberGender Equity, Safe Communities, New Americans, and Education Committee
- ChairSelect Committee on Citywide Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA)
- MemberSelect Budget Committee
- MemberSelect Committee on Civic Arenas
- MemberSelect Committee on Homelessness and Housing Affordability
Point-by-point audit
Contributing bills
Updates land use and zoning.CB 119505 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2019 · Land Use & Development +4.0 pts
Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending Sections 23.41.010 and 23.41.012 of the Seattle Municipal Code to remove the Ballard Municipal Center Master Plan Area Guidelines and adopt the Ballard Neighborhood Design Guidelines, and delete reference to the Ballard Municipal Center Master Plan Area Guidelines.
Reach 1: the direct beneficiaries are a defined population, place, or multi-neighborhood area. Fiscal 0: the largest detected official amount is about $17,176. 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
Updates land use and zoning.CB 119506 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2019 · Land Use & Development +4.0 pts
Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending Section 23.41.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code to approve the Capitol Hill Neighborhood Design Guidelines, 2019.
Reach 1: the direct beneficiaries are a defined population, place, or multi-neighborhood area. Fiscal 0: the largest detected official amount is about $17,174. 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
Related to conforming City code to match provisions of state law for rental housing inspections.CB 119546 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2019 · Housing & Homelessness +4.0 pts
Official titleAN ORDINANCE related to conforming City code to match provisions of state law for rental housing inspections; and amending Seattle Municipal Code Section 22.214.050.
Reach 1: the action serves a defined program, department, or user group rather than every resident directly. Fiscal 0: no appropriation, revenue change, or specific expenditure is identified. 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
Updates land use and zoning.CB 119597 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2019 · Land Use & Development +4.0 pts
Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending Sections 23.41.012, 23.48.220, 23.48.225, and 23.48.245 of the Seattle Municipal Code, to revise existing regulatory incentives to preserve open space and allow departures from tower separation requirements when the project includes a Landmark that is subject to Landmark controls and incentives adopted by the City Council.
Reach 1: the action serves a defined program, department, or user group rather than every resident directly. Fiscal 0: no appropriation, revenue change, or specific expenditure is identified. 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
Updates land use and zoning, amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at pages 60 and 61 of the Official Land….CB 119651 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2019 · Land Use & Development +4.0 pts
Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning, amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at pages 60 and 61 of the Official Land Use Map to rezone property located at 4730 15th Avenue NE from Lowrise 3 (M) (LR3 (M)) to Neighborhood Commercial 2-65 (M1) (NC2-65 (M1)), and accepting a Property Use and Development Agreement as a condition of rezone approval. (Petition by Matt Driscoll, C.F. 314359, SDCI Project 3025193-LU)
Reach 1: the direct beneficiaries are a defined population, place, or multi-neighborhood area. Fiscal 0: no appropriation, revenue change, or specific expenditure is identified. 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
Amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at page 159 of the Official Land Use Map to rezone property located at….CB 119664 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2019 · Land Use & Development +4.0 pts
Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at page 159 of the Official Land Use Map to rezone property located at 5256 Rainier Avenue S from Neighborhood Commercial 2-55 (M) (NC2-55 (M)) to Neighborhood Commercial 2-65 (M1) (NC2-65 (M1)); and accepting a Property Use and Development Agreement as a condition of rezone approval. (Petition by Kathleen Justice, C.F. 314365, SDCI Project 3025493-LU)
Reach 1: the direct beneficiaries are a defined population, place, or multi-neighborhood area. Fiscal 0: no appropriation, revenue change, or specific expenditure is identified. 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
Affirming the rezone approved through Ordinance 125640.CB 119511 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2019 · Land Use & Development +3.0 pts
Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; affirming the rezone approved through Ordinance 125640; and accepting an amended Property Use and Development Agreement as a condition of rezone approval. (Remand of the approval granted through C.F. 314356 of a rezone application by 70th & Greenwood Ave, LLC, C.F. 314425, SDCI Project 3023260)
Reach 1: the action serves a defined program, department, or user group rather than every resident directly. Fiscal 0: no appropriation, revenue change, or specific expenditure is identified. 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, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Updates environmental review.CB 119600 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2019 · Land Use & Development +2.4 pts
Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to environmental review; amending Sections 3.02.110, 25.05.035, 25.05.055, 25.05.070, 25.05.100, 25.05.440, 25.05.448, 25.05.545, 25.05.680, 25.05.800, 25.05.900, and 25.05.914 of the Seattle Municipal Code to clarify timelines and the content of administrative appeals, to authorize the development of Director’s Rules to clarify the content of environmental documents, and to make corrections and technical amendments.
Reach 1: the action serves a defined program, department, or user group rather than every resident directly. Fiscal 0: no appropriation, revenue change, or specific expenditure is identified. 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
Identifying proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments to be considered for possible adoption in 2020 and requesting that the Office of Planning and Community….Res 31896 · Resolution (Res) · 2019 · Land Use & Development +2.0 pts
Official titleA RESOLUTION identifying proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments to be considered for possible adoption in 2020 and requesting that the Office of Planning and Community Development and the Seattle Planning Commission review and make recommendations about the proposed amendments.
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal plan, study, request, or policy statement. Fiscal 0: no appropriation, revenue change, or specific expenditure is identified. 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 [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request that DEEL report on data collection, disaggregation, and usage.SLI DEEL-10-A-1 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Health & Human Services +2.0 pts
Official titleRequest that DEEL report on data collection, disaggregation, and usage
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request that SPD, in conjunction with other City departments, lead an examination of the Charge By Officer (CBO) program.SLI SPD-1-B-1 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Public Safety & Justice +2.0 pts
Official titleRequest that SPD, in conjunction with other City departments, lead an examination of the Charge By Officer (CBO) program
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request that DEEL assess the feasibility of implementing the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship program in Seattle and report on progress.SLI DEEL-8-B-1 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Health & Human Services +1.2 pts
Official titleRequest that DEEL assess the feasibility of implementing the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship program in Seattle and report on progress
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request that DON report on long-term funding opportunities to preserve and enhance P-Patches.SLI DON-4-A-2 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Environment, Climate & Parks +0.2 pts
Official titleRequest that DON report on long-term funding opportunities to preserve and enhance P-Patches
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request that DON report on a strategy to develop a community-led place-based violence prevention initiative in Westwood and South Delridge.SLI DON-5-B-2 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Public Safety & Justice +0.2 pts
Official titleRequest that DON report on a strategy to develop a community-led place-based violence prevention initiative in Westwood and South Delridge
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request a report on sites for a tiny home village.SLI HOM-4-A-2 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Housing & Homelessness +0.2 pts
Official titleRequest a report on sites for a tiny home village
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request that HSD report on contracts with American Indian and Alaska Native organizations.SLI HSD-1-A-2 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Health & Human Services +0.2 pts
Official titleRequest that HSD report on contracts with American Indian and Alaska Native organizations
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request that CBO develop a proposal for a compensation program for Boards and Commissions volunteers.SLI CBO-3-A-2 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Labor & City Workforce +0.1 pts
Official titleRequest that CBO develop a proposal for a compensation program for Boards and Commissions volunteers
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request a report from CBO on the use and contracted cost of beds at the King County Jail and options for distribution….SLI CBO-4-A-2 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Public Safety & Justice +0.1 pts
Official titleRequest a report from CBO on the use and contracted cost of beds at the King County Jail and options for distribution of services inside the King County Jail
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request that OCR spend a portion of its $1 million in its 2020 Proposed Budget on community-based organizations to create restorative justice….SLI CJ-6-A-2 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Civil Rights & Democracy +0.1 pts
Official titleRequest that OCR spend a portion of its $1 million in its 2020 Proposed Budget on community-based organizations to create restorative justice approaches to individuals committing hate crimes
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request that Seattle Municipal Court report back to Council on how it would implement high-barrier probation.SLI CJ-7-A-2 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Public Safety & Justice +0.1 pts
Official titleRequest that Seattle Municipal Court report back to Council on how it would implement high-barrier probation
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request that Executive departments report on reentry recommendations regarding increasing economic opportunities.SLI CJ-21-A-2 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Public Safety & Justice +0.1 pts
Official titleRequest that Executive departments report on reentry recommendations regarding increasing economic opportunities
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request that OSE establish high-road contracting standards for electrical contractors.SLI OSE-3-A-2 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Transportation & Infrastructure +0.1 pts
Official titleRequest that OSE establish high-road contracting standards for electrical contractors
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Progress report from SPR on Green Seattle Partnership Program.SLI SPR-6-A-2 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Environment, Climate & Parks +0.1 pts
Official titleProgress report from SPR on Green Seattle Partnership Program
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request that SDOT report on current maintenance spending for bicycle infrastructure.SLI SDOT-2-C-2 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Transportation & Infrastructure +0.1 pts
Official titleRequest that SDOT report on current maintenance spending for bicycle infrastructure
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request the City Auditor conduct a review of Seattle Municipal Court's probation program.SLI CJ-1-B-1 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Public Safety & Justice +0.1 pts
Official titleRequest the City Auditor conduct a review of Seattle Municipal Court's probation program
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request that LAW report on expanding prefiling diversion opportunities to those over age 25.SLI CJ-24-A-2 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Public Safety & Justice +0.1 pts
Official titleRequest that LAW report on expanding prefiling diversion opportunities to those over age 25
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request a report from HSD on subsidizing transit passes for employees of HSD contracted service providers.SLI HSD-5-A-2 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Health & Human Services +0.1 pts
Official titleRequest a report from HSD on subsidizing transit passes for employees of HSD contracted service providers
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request that OED provide recommendations regarding the creation of a film commission.SLI OED-10-A-2 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Economy & Small Business +0.1 pts
Official titleRequest that OED provide recommendations regarding the creation of a film commission
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request SCL to report on SCL Strategic Planning in accordance with Seattle's Green New Deal Resolution (RES 31895).SLI SCL-2-A-1 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Utilities & Technology +0.1 pts
Official titleRequest SCL to report on SCL Strategic Planning in accordance with Seattle's Green New Deal Resolution (RES 31895)
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional
Request that OED create strategies to connect developers with small businesses and service providers.SLI OED-2-A-2 · Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) · 2019 · Economy & Small Business +0.1 pts
Official titleRequest that OED create strategies to connect developers with small businesses and service providers
Reach 0: the adopted action is an internal report, study, analysis, or plan request. Fiscal 0: the SLI does not itself appropriate or authorize the background program amounts it discusses. Durability 0: the request calls for a one-time report, study, analysis, or plan. Institutional scope 1: one department or city office is principally responsible for the requested work.
Factors [0, 0, 0, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional