Dan Strauss

District 6

Dan Strauss

Member · 2020–2027

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District 6
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Overview and record

Activity at a glance

2015–2026 official records

Dan Strauss received credit for 288 passed matters in 2015–2026, earning 926.9 points—near the top of the current council. The largest single contribution is CB 121253 (2026), worth 7.0 points: Revises department funding, projects, positions, and spending conditions in Seattle's adopted 2026 budget. The credited record leans most toward Land Use & Development, especially permitting & development. Of those, 48 originated in an executive department before Council sponsorship.

2015–2026 LegisRate points

926.9

Near the top of the current council

48 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 288 passed

99.3% passage rate

Final voting choices 1356 in favor

15 opposed · 0 abstained

Full Council attendance 89.4% present or late

286 of 320 records

Sponsorship record222 prime · 55 co-sponsor · 11 unranked · 287 early-recorded

Record details Outcome, voting, attendance, and sponsorship context
Sponsored outcomes2 unsuccessful · 6 pendingPending measures are not included in the passage rate.
Final voting choices1371 recorded decisions1.1% opposed · 0.0% abstained · 1 not voting
Votes on contested matters138 recorded choices123 supported · 15 opposed
Attendance detail284 present · 2 late33 excused · 1 unexcused. Excused absences remain visible and are not treated as unexcused.
Sponsorship timing287 early · 0 after committee · 1 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

Dan Strauss's policy-area mix Hover or focus a policy-area slice for its point total and share of scored work. 926.9 points

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Land Use & Development

298.4 points · 32.2%

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By year

Annual work

YearPointsPassedPass rateOriginalCo-sponsoredOpposedAbstainedAttendance
202659.012100.01211.10.078.1
2025202.646100.04651.90.088.2
2024251.25998.35980.70.085.1
2023127.939100.03952.30.095.3
202294.33797.43791.00.087.5
2021118.052100.051180.70.087.0
202073.943100.043200.40.0100.0
Career total926.928899.3287661.10.089.4

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

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Contributing bills

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Revises department funding, projects, positions, and spending conditions in Seattle's adopted 2026 budget.CB 121253 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2026 · Budget & Appropriations +7.0 pts

Official titleAn ordinance amending Ordinance 127362, which adopted the 2026 Budget, including the 2026-2031 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 2026-2031 CIP; adding CIP Projects; creating positions; modifying positions; lifting provisos; modifying provisos, imposing provisos; amending Section 2 of Ordinance 127356 to effectuate a transfer; 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 $94,470,502. Durability 1: the action changes an ordinary policy, code provision, plan, or limited-duration program. Institutional scope 2: implementation crosses departments or affects a core citywide governmental function.

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

(6 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedgeneral or cross-department budget actionSigned ordinance 127496
Authorizes an increase in regular Seattle property taxes collected in 2026.CB 121120 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2025 · Government Operations & Finance +7.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE authorizing the levy of regular property taxes by The City of Seattle for collection in 2026, representing an increase above the regular property taxes levied for collection in 2025; 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 $209,716,667. 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 opposedinternal governance or general financial administrationSigned ordinance 127355
Authorizes an increase in Seattle's regular property-tax levy for 2025.CB 120907 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2024 · Government Operations & Finance +7.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE authorizing the levy of regular property taxes by The City of Seattle for collection in 2025, representing an increase above the regular property taxes levied for collection in 2024; 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 $187,000,000. 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 127153
Accepts outside grants, loans, and private funding and adds them to Seattle's 2026 budget.CB 121187 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2026 · Budget & Appropriations +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to acceptance of funding from non-City sources; authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to accept and authorize the expenditure of specified grants, private funding, and subsidized loans and to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding agreements; amending Ordinance 127362, which adopted the 2026 Budget, including the 2026-2031 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 2026-2031 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 $32,457,051. 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 share7 in favor · 0 opposedgeneral or cross-department budget actionSigned ordinance 127420
Approves Seattle's World Cup agreement, accepts event grants, and adds funding to the city budget.CB 121201 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2026 · Economy & Small BusinessBudget & AppropriationsProcurement & Contracts +6.0 pts

Official titleAn ordinance relating to the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association World Cup; authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to execute an agreement between SeattleFWC26 and The City of Seattle; authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to accept and authorize the expenditure of specified grants and to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding agreements; amending Ordinance 127362, which adopted the 2026 Budget, including the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Budget & AppropriationsProcurement & Contracts

Reach 1: the direct beneficiaries are a defined population, place, or multi-neighborhood area. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $18,076,982. 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 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 127431
Creates permanent citywide rules for designating, operating, and using shared streets.CB 121176 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2026 · Transportation & InfrastructureStreets & Sidewalks +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to shared streets; adding a new Chapter 11.45 to the Seattle Municipal Code; adding new Sections 11.14.562 and 11.52.125 to the Seattle Municipal Code; amending Sections 11.40.090, 11.40.100, 11.40.120, 11.40.160, 11.40.220, 11.40.240, 11.44.040, 11.44.060, and 11.53.205 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending the title of Title 11, Subtitle I, Part 4 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

Streets & Sidewalks

Reach 2: the rule or service directly applies citywide or through a citywide system. Fiscal 0: no appropriation, revenue change, or specific expenditure is identified. 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 share9 in favor · 0 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 127432
Changes department appropriations and budget-control levels in Seattle's adopted 2025 budget.CB 121208 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2026 · Budget & Appropriations +6.0 pts

Official titleAn ordinance amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, including the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels; 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 $31,300,000. 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 [1, 2, 0, 2]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(5 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share7 in favor · 0 opposedgeneral or cross-department budget actionSigned ordinance 127456
Changes department appropriations and budget-control levels in Seattle's adopted 2026 budget.CB 121209 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2026 · Budget & Appropriations +6.0 pts

Official titleAn ordinance amending Ordinance 127362, which adopted the 2026 Budget, including the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; 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 $138,000,000. 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 share7 in favor · 0 opposedgeneral or cross-department budget actionSigned ordinance 127457
Accepts outside grants, loans, and private funding and adds them to Seattle's 2026 budget.CB 121252 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2026 · Budget & Appropriations +6.0 pts

Official titleAn ordinance relating to acceptance of funding from non-City sources; authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to accept and authorize the expenditure of specified grants, private funding, and subsidized loans and to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding agreements; amending Ordinance 127362, which adopted the 2026 Budget, including the 2026-2031 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 2026-2031 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 $44,922,630. 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 127495
Accepts outside grants, loans, and private funding and adds them to Seattle’s 2025 budget.CB 120970 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2025 · Budget & Appropriations +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to acceptance of funding from non-City sources; authorizing the heads of various departments to accept and authorize the expenditure of specified grants, private funding, and subsidized loans and to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding agreements; amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, including the 2025-2030 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 2025-2030 CIP; creating positions; 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 $29,100,889. 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 127216