Council member Salahuddin announced during Council Talk Time on Oct. 28 that he intends to submit his notice of resignation, making next week his final week on the council.

‘‘Next week will be my last week on council, and I’m going to be giving a notice of resignation,’’ Council member Salahuddin said. Council President Kim Kritzer and leadership said they will follow Washington state law (RCW) and council procedures to fill the vacancy; the RCW allows up to 90 days for the council to appoint a replacement.

Council members then turned to several items raised under talk time. Council vice president Forsyth and others referred to an email from Eastside for All requesting specific legislative language asking the state to protect residents and businesses from the loss of federal assistance programs or civil liberties due to federal action. Council members noted the city’s adopted legislative agenda already contains language urging the state to maintain benefits for vulnerable residents and to minimize impacts to programs such as SNAP and Medicaid, but several members expressed interest in adding clearer or more direct wording. Mayor Birney noted the city had adopted the Association of Washington Cities’ legislative priorities, which include related items.

Council members discussed immediate needs for residents amid potential federal funding disruptions and flagged existing local resources. Staff and council mentioned Together Center and the Nourishing Networks as partners maintaining regional food-resource lists and local relief efforts. Council leadership and staff agreed to follow up: staff will coordinate with human-services partners to track needs and identify any near-term city actions; leadership will consult with the city’s contract lobbyist about possible adjustments to the legislative agenda.

No formal council action was taken during talk time; leadership indicated they will return with follow-up on vacancy procedures and any recommended legislative language changes.