Councilmember Dan Strauss

Councilmember Dan Strauss represents Seattle's District 6, Northwest Seattle. For official communications, reach Strauss and staff at [email protected].

[Councilmember Dan Strauss @CMDanStrauss]

Welcome! I am honored to have the opportunity to represent our community as your District 6 City Councilmember.

For official communications with me and my office, please contact us at [email protected] or call 206-684-8806.

[Councilmember Dan Strauss @CMDanStrauss]

Happy Syttende Mai! The 17th of May celebration is happening in Ballard today and people are already setting up chairs on 24th for the parade starting at 6pm. I’ll be walking in the parade this evening and if you see me, don’t hesitate to say hello.

Hipp Hipp Hurra!

[UFCW 3000 @UFCW_3000]

Danilo and Shirley Guintu both work at Bellevue Fred Meyer! Danilo has been in the home department for 11 years and Shirley in apparel for a year.

They encourage everyone to come out to vote! Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, now - 12 PM ans 4 - 8 PM.

[UFCW 3000 @UFCW_3000]

Sandra Fies has worked for Fred Meyer for 5 years and currently works as the store auditor for Fred Meyer 459!

“As an auditor, I would make over $6/hr more in the first year of the contract! I’m speechless, this would improve my quality of life so much.”

[UFCW 3000 @UFCW_3000]

Fred (Home), Jerred (clicklist), and Sadie (grocery) all work at Fred Meyer 682 in Maple Valley. They came as a family to learn about the contract and vote!

Voting is open until 12 PM today and again from 4 - 8 PM at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.

[Councilmember Dan Strauss @CMDanStrauss]

Volunteer to pick up litter in your neighborhood through Seattle Public Utilities’ (SPU) Adopt a Street program, and SPU will provide trash pick-up, bags, and pickers to use. This is a great way to help keep Seattle clean. https://t.co/YuM2JdiDhD

[Mayor Katie B. Wilson @MayorofSeattle]

Public spaces are for everyone in our City. That's why we will continue efforts on top priorities encampments, where we are working directly with @CMDanStrauss, @KC_RHA, and community groups to support neighbors and connect those living unhoused with shelter and services.

[Councilmember Dan Strauss @CMDanStrauss]

You’re invited to my Town Hall this Wednesday, June 2nd, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. We'll discuss how we’re using American Rescue Plan Act funding, building permanent housing throughout D6 and the city, as well as how we’re addressing homelessness. Please RSVP: https://t.co/bJnPDinP37

[Seattle City Council @SeattleCouncil]

Councilmember @CMDanStrauss and his Council colleagues signed a proclamation recognizing Samuel Assefa, the outgoing Director of @SeattleOPCD. Director Assefa, a recognized leader in urban planning, will be greatly missed.

https://t.co/3mDvBEblXZ

[Councilmember Dan Strauss @CMDanStrauss]

Today we passed Bringing Business Home! Many of our most successful businesses were born out of garages. We need to support entrepreneurs, providing them the flexibility to operate out of their garages and grow into vacant storefronts.

[Councilmember Dan Strauss @CMDanStrauss]

I am introducing the Bringing Business Home bill to create flexibility for small businesses during the pandemic. Bringing Business Home recognizes that small businesses have been nimble and creative in adapting to challenging circumstances, but City regulations have not kept up.

[Councilmember Dan Strauss @CMDanStrauss]

Following Wednesday’s committee vote, we expect Bringing Business Home to be voted on by the City Council on Monday, March 15th. Business owners will be able to utilize the new rules starting in mid-April.

[Councilmember Dan Strauss @CMDanStrauss]

Yonder Cider is one of many businesses working to survive during this pandemic. Bringing Business Home will offer small businesses some flexibility in navigating a path forward.

[Councilmember Dan Strauss @CMDanStrauss]

I was thrilled that in light of our legislation SDCI allowed Greenwood’s Yonder Cider to reopen their garage grab-and-go storefront last week. I joined Yonder at their reopening on Saturday and was pleased to see so many neighbors out supporting this fantastic small business.

[Councilmember Dan Strauss @CMDanStrauss]

It is these new businesses that will be filling in currently vacant store fronts once we emerge from the pandemic. Right now, supporting small businesses is what matters, not obsolete land use codes.

[Councilmember Dan Strauss @CMDanStrauss]

My Bringing Business Home small businesses flexibility bill will be in the Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee this Wednesday morning. #BringingBusinessHome #Seattle

[Councilmember Dan Strauss @CMDanStrauss]

My bill will make it easier for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing flexibility from strict home occupancy regulations, allowing entrepreneurs to use their garage and homes to turn dreams into businesses and spring board our recovery.

[Seattle City Council @SeattleCouncil]

Councilmembers @CMDanStrauss and @CMLGonzalez introduced “Bringing Business Home," an effort to provide additional support and a means towards economic recovery for small businesses adversely affected by current land use codes during the pandemic. https://t.co/t552c9fs42

[Council President M. Lorena González (Seattle) @CMLGonzalez]

The Bringing Business Home “bill removes outdated land-use regulations that hinder the ability of our neighborhood businesses to recover from the devastating economic impacts of COVID-19." /1

[Councilmember Dan Strauss @CMDanStrauss]

Thank you to Council President @CMLGonzalez for partnering with me on this important effort. You can learn more here: https://t.co/EtjaEap7of

[Councilmember Dan Strauss @CMDanStrauss]

I am introducing the Bringing Business Home bill to create flexibility for small businesses during the pandemic. Bringing Business Home recognizes that small businesses have been nimble and creative in adapting to challenging circumstances, but City regulations have not kept up.

[Councilmember Dan Strauss @CMDanStrauss]

Some of the most successful businesses and entrepreneurs got their start in garages. This proposal would allow small businesses to operate more easily out of a home by modifying some of the most restrictive requirements for home-based businesses to create a level playing field.