Mar 31vote
✓ YESCB 121180inquiries into immigration status
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
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Alexis's record on Immigration & ICE
25 records, Dec 03, 2024 → Mar 31, 2026 · 9 votes · 16 statements
MARCH 2026
Mar 24vote
Vote recorded (nonmember-nv) — CB 121180, AN ORDINANCE relating to inquiries into immigration status; changing the requirements for circumstances where Seattle Police Department p…
Passed 5–0 in Public Safety Committee.
Mar 17vote
✓ YESCB 121164civil immigration enforcement
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
Mar 10press release
Seattle City Council unanimously approves emergency moratorium on detention centers
Rinck-sponsored bill similar to other regulations adopted throughout the region and beyond Today Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) celebrated the passage of emergency legislation that establishes a one-year…
Mar 10vote
Vote recorded (nonmember-nv) — CB 121164, AN ORDINANCE relating to civil immigration enforcement; prohibiting civil immigration enforcement staging on all real property that is Ci…
Passed 5–0 in Public Safety Committee.
FEBRUARY 2026
Feb 17vote
✓ YESCB 121158information sharing for enforcement of civil immigration laws
Passed 8–0 in City Council.
Feb 13press release
Councilmember Rinck and regional leaders take action to prevent new immigration detention centers in King County
Emergency legislation to be heard by full Council February 24 Today Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8), in partnership with King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, Port of Seattle Commissioner Toshiko…
JANUARY 2026
Jan 8press release
Statement on Immigration Enforcement Actions in Seattle and Minneapolis
Seattle Councilmembers Foster and Rinck denounce the shooting of Renee Nicole Good of Minneapolis and emerging immigration enforcement actions in Seattle Yesterday, Jan. 7, 2026, Renee Nicole Good of Minnesota was fatally shot by an…
Jan 6press release
A new day: Councilmembers Rinck and Foster sworn in, Hollingsworth selected as council president
This afternoon, Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) and newly elected Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) were ceremonially sworn into office. Both will serve full four-year terms and represent citywide seats. Tuesday’s…
SEPTEMBER 2025
Sep 23press release
City Council approves ‘Roots to Roofs’ bonus pilot program
Legislation promotes creation of more community-led affordable housing across Seattle Today, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the ‘Roots to Roofs’ bonus pilot program, also known as Council Bill 121011. The bill, sponsored by…
Sep 9vote
✓ YESAppt 03284Appointment of Jonathan Lopez as member, Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission, for a term to August 31, 2026.
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
AUGUST 2025
1 more statement & postsJUNE 2025
Jun 25press release
Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Rinck announce proposal to reduce taxes for small businesses and raise new revenue to protect essential human services from Trump threats
‘Seattle Shield’ proposal: 90% of Seattle businesses paying B&O tax would no longer pay the tax or see tax reductions Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8, Citywide) announced a new proposal to…
MAY 2025
May 27vote
✓ YESRes 32168A RESOLUTION reaffirming The City of Seattle as a Welcoming City; and committing to maintaining policies that support all Seattle residen…
Passed 9–0 in City Council.
May 16vote
✓ YESRes 32168A RESOLUTION reaffirming The City of Seattle as a Welcoming City; and committing to maintaining policies that support all Seattle residen…
Passed 5–0 in Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes.
MARCH 2025
1 vote with the majorityFEBRUARY 2025
Feb 26press release
Seattle City Council to host first committee meeting on safeguarding city from federal policy changes
The first Federal Administration and Policy Changes committee meeting focuses on individual civil rights and labor protections Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) is officially announcing the first meeting of the…
JANUARY 2025
Jan 31press release
Councilmember Rinck calls for new committee to safeguard Seattle from federal policy changes
The proposed committee is aimed at identifying responses to emerging changes in federal policy which could threaten vital City programs and funding Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) announced today she has…
DECEMBER 2024
Dec 3press release
City Council welcomes new councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck
The Seattle City Council officially welcomed Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck, who was sworn in during a ceremonial event today at City Hall. Rinck won the November special election to fill the at-large Position 8 seat, which represents…
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