Public Affairs Videos

Councilmember Kshama Sawant, union members, and renters discuss proposed rent control legislation. The press conference precedes a special meeting and public hearing of the Sustainability and Renters’ Rights Committee.

Speakers include:
Councilmember Kshama Sawant, City of Seattle

Julia Kobelt, rank-and-file member of UAW 4121

Ellen Anderson, UW student & Seattle renter

Sally Soriano, 32nd Legislative District member, former Seattle School Board member

Jordan Young, PCC grocery worker at the View Ridge store, member of PCC Workers United, member of the UFCW 3000 PCC Bargaining Committee

Jonathan Rosenblum, labor and renters’ rights organizer