Media Advisory

For Immediate Release
May 11, 2026

FROM THE OFFICE OF: Councilmember Dan Strauss

CONTACT: Jesse Franz, Chief of Staff 206-635-5701 or jesse.franz@seattle.gov

Tonight: Community Meeting on the Future of Ballard Light Rail

SEATTLE - Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) will host a Community Meeting on the Future of Ballard Light Rail tonight, with a presentation from Sound Transit. It will be a chance for community members to hear from Sound Transit and elected leaders and share their thoughts on the future of the Ballard Link Extension.

Meeting information 

• WHO:            Hosted by Councilmember Dan Strauss
• WHAT:           Community Meeting on Future of Ballard Light Rail 
• WHEN:          Monday, May 11 at 6 p.m.
• WHERE:        National Nordic Museum, 2655 NW Market St., Seattle, WA 98107 

In addition to Councilmember Strauss and representatives from Sound Transit, scheduled speakers include:

• Noel Frame, Washington state
• Liz Berry, Washington state
• Julia Reed, Washington state
• King County Councilmember Jorge Barón
• Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle

About the City Council
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