Alex Pedersen

District 4

Alex Pedersen

Former councilmember · 2019–2023

Former councilmember

Total in available record · LegisRate points

748.6

2015–2026 records · source checked Oct 8, 2026

270 sponsored measures adopted in the available record.

Service: 2019–2023. Coverage is limited to 2015–2026.

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Overview and record

Background and tenure

2015–2026 official records

Former councilmember · recorded terms: 2019–2023. The legislative record shown here covers 2015–2026.

Alex Pedersen is an American politician who represented District 4 on the Seattle City Council from 2020 through 2023. He previously worked in nonprofit and neighborhood development, including community planning and affordable-housing issues. He ran for office emphasizing city budgeting, transportation, public safety, and accountability in municipal government.

Pedersen represented District 4 from 2020 through 2023. His council work focused on budgeting, transportation, housing, homelessness, public safety, and accountability in municipal government.

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

Full available record · 2015–2026

Activity record

270 sponsored measures adopted; present or late in 193 of 193 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 270 passed

98.9% passage rate

Recorded votes in favor 1014 in favor

43 opposed · 6 abstained

Full Council attendance 100.0% present or late

193 of 193 records

Sponsorship record220 prime · 45 co-sponsor · 5 unranked · 270 early-recorded

Record details Outcome, voting, attendance, and sponsorship context
Sponsored outcomes3 unsuccessful · 0 pendingPending measures are not included in the passage rate.
Final voting choices1063 recorded decisions4.0% opposed · 0.6% abstained · 7 not voting
Votes on contested matters111 recorded choices62 supported · 43 opposed · 6 abstained
Attendance detail191 present · 2 late0 excused · 0 unexcused. Excused absences remain visible and are not treated as unexcused.
Sponsorship timing270 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

2019 Council District 4

The selected campaign is identified, but the export’s voucher/private category split disagrees with official SEEC summaries. Donor amounts are withheld; no allocation is guessed.

Checked Oct 12, 2026

Official SEEC campaign record

The selected campaign is identified, but the export’s voucher/private category split disagrees with official SEEC summaries. Donor amounts are withheld; no allocation is guessed.

Sources and coverage

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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

Reviewed

Latest available publicly indexed PDC personal filing as of 2026-10-12; actual filing office: CITY COUNCIL MEMBER — CITY OF SEATTLE. Covers 2023-01-01 through 2023-12-31. Historical personal disclosure, not present wealth or necessarily income/assets during Seattle Council service.

Checked Oct 12, 2026

Washington PDC Personal Financial Affairs (F-1) · official statement viewer

Coverage year 2023 · Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 · received Apr 4, 2024

View 8 disclosed entries

Disclosed income · 1

  • City of Seattle CITY COUNCIL MEMBER Filer
    • Reported income range$100,000.00 - $199,999.99

Financial assets and investment income · 4

  • Bank of America Savings and Checking Filer
    • Reported value rangeLess than $30,000.00
  • Janus Money Market Filer
    • Reported value rangeLess than $30,000.00
  • Vanguard Retirement (IRA) Filer
    • Reported value range$500,000.00 - $749,999.99
  • Vanguard 529 education savings Filer
    • Reported value range$60,000.00 - $99,999.99
    Family detail omitted for privacy.

Washington real estate · 1

  • Washington real estate Reported property; location omitted Joint disclosure (whole source band; no inferred share)
    • Reported value range$1,000,000.00 or more
    Assessed-value band; not market value, equity or net worth.

Disclosed creditors · 2

  • Wells Fargo Real-estate creditor Joint disclosure (whole source band; no inferred share)
    • Original debt range$200,000.00 - $499,999.99
    • Current debt range$200,000.00 - $499,999.99
    Original and current bands are separate; amounts are not added.
  • Wells Fargo Real-estate creditor Joint disclosure (whole source band; no inferred share)
    • Original debt range$60,000.00 - $99,999.99
    • Current debt range$60,000.00 - $99,999.99
    Original and current bands are separate; amounts are not added.
Sources and coverage

Latest available publicly indexed PDC personal filing as of 2026-10-12; actual filing office: CITY COUNCIL MEMBER — CITY OF SEATTLE. Covers 2023-01-01 through 2023-12-31. Historical personal disclosure, not present wealth or necessarily income/assets during Seattle Council service.

Self-reported personal disclosure, separate from campaign contributions, government finance and LegisRate scores. Bands are not exact income or net worth. Asset values describe the reporting period, not present holdings. An entry does not establish a conflict, misconduct or donor influence. Blank amount fields remain unspecified.

Includes filer and explicitly joint entries only. Family-only entries, all addresses, parcel identifiers, contacts, signatures, account identifiers, loan terms/security and unnecessary personal descriptions are omitted. Joint bands are not divided into a personal share.

Manual category/identity review of actual official source JSON; no net-worth calculation.

No included row is not evidence of no income, no assets, no liabilities or no business role.

Mortgages are drawn from the real-estate section as well as the separate debt section.

Repeated source rows are preserved; account labels or repeated bands are not deduplicated.

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

Utilities & Technology accounts for the largest share of points in the full 2015–2026 record: 306.8 points (41.0%).

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Utilities & Technology

306.8 points · 41.0%

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By year

Annual work

In 2024, 6 sponsored measures were adopted, contributing 7.2 points.

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

YearPointsSponsored measures adopted
20247.26
2023137.147
2022141.755
2021266.585
2020196.177
20190.00
Total in available record748.6270
Year-by-year participation and sponsorship details
YearPointsPassedPass rateOriginalCo-sponsoredOpposedAbstainedAttendance
20247.26100.065———
2023137.14795.947104.41.8100.0
2022141.75598.255113.60.9100.0
2021266.585100.08583.60.0100.0
2020196.177100.077164.60.0100.0
20190.00—003.30.0100.0
Total in available record748.627098.9270504.00.6100.0

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 ChairGovernance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee
  • ChairPlanning, Land Use, and Zoning Committee
  • Vice ChairPublic Assets and Native Communities Committee
  • Vice ChairSustainability and Transportation Committee
  • ChairTransportation and Utilities Committee
  • Member2023 Select Committee on Climate Action
  • AlternateCivil Rights, Utilities, Economic Development, and Arts Committee
  • MemberCommunity Economic Development Committee
  • MemberFinance and Housing Committee
  • CouncilmemberGender Equity, Safe Communities, New Americans, and Education Committee
  • MemberLand Use Committee
  • MemberLand Use and Neighborhoods Committee

Point-by-point audit

Contributing bills

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

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Provides for the submission to qualified electors of the City at an election to be held on November 3, 2020, a proposition….CB 119833 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2020 · Transportation & InfrastructureTransitTaxes, Revenue & DebtElections +9.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to a sales and use tax; providing for the submission to qualified electors of the City at an election to be held on November 3, 2020, a proposition to collect a sales and use tax to fund transit and related transportation programs in Seattle.

TransitTaxes, Revenue & DebtElections

Reach 2: the rule or service directly applies citywide or through a citywide system. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $169,500,000. 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 [2, 2, 2, 2]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(8 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedballot measure inherits funded policy subjectSigned ordinance 126115
Revising water rates and charges, and credits to low-income customers.CB 120657 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2023 · Utilities & TechnologyWater & Wastewater +7.0 pts

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

Water & Wastewater

Reach 2: the rule or service directly applies citywide or through a citywide system. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $12,804,200. 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 share9 in favor · 0 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 126909
Revising water rates and charges, and credits to low-income customers.CB 120130 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2021 · Utilities & TechnologyWater & Wastewater +7.0 pts

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

Water & Wastewater

Reach 2: the rule or service directly applies citywide or through a citywide system. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $12,012,801. 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 126434
Imposes a revenue measure of 0.15 percent sales and use tax for transportation purposes as authorized by Seattle voters at the November….CB 119959 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2020 · Transportation & InfrastructureTaxes, Revenue & DebtElections +7.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE imposing a revenue measure of 0.15 percent sales and use tax for transportation purposes as authorized by Seattle voters at the November 3, 2020 election; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Taxes, Revenue & DebtElections

Reach 2: the rule or service directly applies citywide or through a citywide system. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $294,300,000. 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 126250
Adding a new Section 11.72.445 to the Seattle Municipal Code to establish the authority to designate parking for truck tractors in the….CB 120364 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2022 · Transportation & Infrastructure +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to the Traffic Code; adding a new Section 11.72.445 to the Seattle Municipal Code to establish the authority to designate parking for truck tractors in the public right of way; and amending Section 11.31.121 to allow for enforcement of truck tractor parking.

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 $9,000,000. 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 126647
Revising rates and charges for solid waste services.CB 120410 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2022 · Utilities & TechnologySolid Waste +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to the solid waste system of Seattle Public Utilities; revising rates and charges for solid waste services; revising credits to low-income customers for solid waste services; and amending Sections 21.40.050, 21.40.060, 21.40.070, 21.40.080, 21.40.085, and 21.76.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

Solid Waste

Reach 1: the direct beneficiaries are a defined population, place, or multi-neighborhood area. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $19,618,310. 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 126689
Amending rates, terms, and conditions for the use and sale of electricity supplied by the City Light Department for 2021 and 2022.CB 120015 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2021 · Utilities & TechnologyElectricity +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; amending rates, terms, and conditions for the use and sale of electricity supplied by the City Light Department for 2021 and 2022; amending Sections 21.49.030, 21.49.052, 21.49.055, 21.49.057, 21.49.058, and 21.49.060 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Electricity

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 $955,600,000. 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 126302
Amending Chapters 22.800, 22.801, 22.803, 22.805, and 22.807 of the Seattle Municipal Code.CB 120044 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2021 · Utilities & Technology +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to the Stormwater Code Update; amending Chapters 22.800, 22.801, 22.803, 22.805, and 22.807 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

Reach 2: the rule or service directly applies citywide or through a citywide system. Fiscal 0: the official summary reports no direct financial effect. 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 [2, 0, 2, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(5 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share7 in favor · 0 opposedhistorical stormwater-utility actionSigned ordinance 126336
Adjusts drainage rates to pass through changes to treatment rates charged by King County and meet capital financing requirements.CB 120128 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2021 · Utilities & TechnologyWater & Wastewater +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to drainage services of Seattle Public Utilities; adjusting drainage rates to pass through changes to treatment rates charged by King County and meet capital financing requirements; amending Section 21.33.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code to reflect adjusted rates; and amending Section 21.76.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust credits to low-income 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 $11,379,774. 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 126432
Adjusts wastewater rates to pass through changes to treatment rates charged by King County.CB 120129 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2021 · Utilities & TechnologyWater & Wastewater +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to wastewater services of Seattle Public Utilities; adjusting wastewater rates to pass through changes to treatment rates charged by King County; amending Section 21.28.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code to reflect adjusted rates; and amending Section 21.76.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust credits to low-income 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 $24,400,377. 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 126433