Joy Hollingsworth

District 3

Joy Hollingsworth

Council President · 2024–2027

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District 3
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Overview and record

Activity at a glance

2015–2026 official records

Joy Hollingsworth received credit for 82 passed matters in 2015–2026, earning 300.5 points—near the top of the current council. The largest single contribution is CB 121163 (2026), worth 7.0 points: Updates Seattle's cable-television franchise agreement with Comcast and its administration rules. The credited record leans most toward Utilities & Technology, especially procurement & contracts.

2015–2026 LegisRate points

300.5

Near the top of the current council

0 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 82 passed

98.8% passage rate

Final voting choices 418 in favor

5 opposed · 0 abstained

Full Council attendance 96.9% present or late

126 of 130 records

Sponsorship record73 prime · 4 co-sponsor · 5 unranked · 81 early-recorded

Record details Outcome, voting, attendance, and sponsorship context
Sponsored outcomes1 unsuccessful · 0 pendingPending measures are not included in the passage rate.
Final voting choices423 recorded decisions1.2% opposed · 0.0% abstained · 1 not voting
Votes on contested matters33 recorded choices28 supported · 5 opposed
Attendance detail116 present · 10 late4 excused · 0 unexcused. Excused absences remain visible and are not treated as unexcused.
Sponsorship timing81 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.

What the work concerns

Policy-area mix

Share of scored work

Joy Hollingsworth's policy-area mix Hover or focus a policy-area slice for its point total and share of scored work. 300.5 points

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Utilities & Technology

131.6 points · 43.8%

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By year

Annual work

YearPointsPassedPass rateOriginalCo-sponsoredOpposedAbstainedAttendance
202677.220100.01921.00.096.9
2025136.739100.03960.60.096.1
202486.62395.82312.00.097.9
Career total300.58298.88191.20.096.9

Rates are shown only when the relevant official record exists. Vote and attendance measures describe participation; they do not affect points.

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Contributing bills

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Updates Seattle's cable-television franchise agreement with Comcast and its administration rules.CB 121163 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2026 · Utilities & TechnologyTechnology & BroadbandProcurement & Contracts +7.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to cable television; authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to execute an amendment to the Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC, authorized by Ordinance 124957; authorizing the Chief Technology Officer to enter into other agreements for the purpose of implementing or administering the amended franchise; amending Section 21.60.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Technology & BroadbandProcurement & Contracts

Reach 2: the rule or service directly applies citywide or through a citywide system. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $29,334,798. 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 · 0 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 127409
Updates Seattle's stormwater rules for development, roads, utilities, treatment, and infiltration.CB 121190 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2026 · Land Use & DevelopmentPermitting & Development +7.0 pts

Official titleAn ordinance relating to the 2026 Stormwater Code Update; updating stormwater control requirements for development, roadways, utilities, and maintenance activities; strengthening stormwater treatment and infiltration standards; clarifying vesting and review thresholds; ensuring the City’s compliance with requirements of the City’s 2024-2029 Phase 1 Municipal Stormwater Permit issued by the State Department of Ecology; and amending Chapters 22.800, 22.801, 22.802, 22.803, 22.805, and 22.807 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

Permitting & Development

Reach 2: the rule or service directly applies citywide or through a citywide system. Fiscal 1: the largest detected official amount is about $1,800,000. 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 [2, 1, 2, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(6 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedland-use or development actionSigned ordinance 127444
Revises Seattle water rates and increases credits available to qualifying low-income customers.CB 121245 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2026 · Utilities & TechnologyWater & WastewaterTaxes, Revenue & Debt +7.0 pts

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

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 $19,000,000. 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 [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 127486
Consolidates and updates utility system-development charges for water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure.CB 120966 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2025 · Utilities & TechnologyPermitting & DevelopmentWater & Wastewater +7.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; revising, consolidating, and enacting provisions related to system development charges for water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure; adding a new Subtitle VI to Title 21 of the Seattle Municipal Code; adding a new Chapter 21.65 to the subtitle; adding a new Section 21.65.010 to the Seattle Municipal Code; relocating Sections 21.04.105, 21.04.115, and 21.04.125 of the Seattle Municipal Code into the chapter and further amending the sections; and amending Section 21.04.465 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

Permitting & DevelopmentWater & 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 $12,700,000. 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, 2, 2, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(6 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 127223
Approves a collective-bargaining agreement between City Light and electrical workers represented by IBEW Local 77.CB 121257 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2026 · Labor & City WorkforceElectricityCollective Bargaining +6.0 pts

Official titleAn ordinance relating to City employment; authorizing execution of a collective bargaining agreement between The City of Seattle and Seattle City Light and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 77; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

ElectricityCollective Bargaining

Reach 1: the direct beneficiaries are a defined population, place, or multi-neighborhood area. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $654,452,098. 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 opposedemployment or labor actionSigned ordinance 127479
Authorizes agreements to jointly redevelop and operate Memorial Stadium.CB 120982 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2025 · Arts, Culture & CommunityPermitting & DevelopmentYouth & EducationBudget & Appropriations +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to the redevelopment and operation of Seattle Public Schools Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center; authorizing the Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement with Seattle School District No. 1 (SPS) for the joint redevelopment of Memorial Stadium and associated improvements benefiting the Seattle Center campus; authorizing the Mayor to execute a development agreement with Memorial Stadium Redevelopment LLC (MSR) providing for joint funding and design and construction of a new Memorial Stadium; authorizing the Seattle Center Director and City Budget Director to negotiate for the Mayor’s signature a five-year operating and maintenance agreement with MSR and SPS; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Permitting & DevelopmentYouth & EducationBudget & Appropriations

Reach 1: the direct beneficiaries are a defined population, place, or multi-neighborhood area. Fiscal 2: the largest detected official amount is about $69,300,000. 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 [1, 2, 1, 1]reach · fiscal · durability · institutional

(5 factors + 1 sponsor) × 100%Original sponsor · primary share9 in favor · 0 opposednamed arts or cultural facility actionSigned ordinance 127222
Approves revised long-term wholesale-water contracts and related stabilization-fund authority.CB 121050 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2025 · Utilities & TechnologyWater & WastewaterBudget & AppropriationsTaxes, Revenue & Debt +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities to execute the First Amended and Restated Contract between The City of Seattle and its long-term, full and partial requirements contract holders for the supply of water; authorizing the withdrawal of funds from the Water Fund Revenue Stabilization Subfund; providing budget authority to use such funds to provide payments to Water Utilities as required under the proposed contracts; amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, including the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program; changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; imposing a proviso; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

Water & WastewaterBudget & AppropriationsTaxes, 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 $54,100,000. 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 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 127311
Revises solid-waste rates, low-income credits, and service categories.CB 121051 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2025 · 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; adding solid waste service categories; and amending Sections 21.36.010, 21.36.012, 21.36.016, 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 $12,273,508. 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 127322
Revises South Lake Union and downtown infrastructure funding and appropriates park funds for related costs.CB 121137 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2025 · Environment, Climate & ParksParks & RecreationTrees & HabitatBudget & Appropriations +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE amending the Amended Landscape Conservation and Infrastructure Program Funding Plan for the South Lake Union and Downtown as adopted by Ordinance 127252; amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, including the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program; changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; making an appropriation from the Park and Recreation Fund for related costs; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

Parks & RecreationTrees & HabitatBudget & Appropriations

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 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 opposedaffected service or requested subjectSigned ordinance 127377
Adjusts customer rates for Seattle Public Utilities drainage services.CB 120819 · Ordinance (Ord) · 2024 · Utilities & TechnologyWater & Wastewater +6.0 pts

Official titleAN ORDINANCE relating to drainage services of Seattle Public Utilities; adjusting drainage rates; and amending Sections 21.33.010, 21.33.030, 21.33.040, 21.33.050, and 21.33.090 of the Seattle Municipal Code to reflect adjusted 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 $10,965,129. 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 127072