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Kevin Nichols

Recorded votes span Dec 1, 2025 → Jun 15, 2026 (6 months), across 34 Council meetings with parsed roll calls. These dates reflect the votes captured in this archive, not necessarily Kevin's full term on Council.

Dissent rate: 0% of votes were NO · Sided with majority on 100% of 2 contested votes · Proposed 3 amendments · Moved 2 main motions.

Heads-up: vote tallies are extracted automatically from the minutes PDFs and may have gaps or errors. Check View raw minutes on any meeting before relying on a specific number.

Meetings
34
32 present · 2 excused
Voted YES
55
of 55 motions
Voted NO
0
0% dissent rate
Tenure
6m
in archive window
Amendments
3
proposed
Contested
2
votes (council divided)

Amendments Kevin proposed

3 amendments where Kevin was the mover. Includes both passed and failed amendments. Most recent first.

City Council Regular Meeting Jun 1, 2026
AMENDMENT: Amend Section 3.11, Confidentiality, of the Council Rules of Procedure in Resolution No. 2026-11 by adding to the end of the first paragraph: In doing so, they will identify the law(s) unde
In favor: Paul Adair, Erika Boyd, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Kevin Nichols, and Councilmember Walsh
Carried 7-0 · Seconded by Councilmember Walsh Open meeting →
City Council Special Meeting Jun 1, 2026
AMENDMENT: Amend Section 3.11, Confidentiality, of the Council Rules of Procedure in Resolution No. 2026-11 by adding to the end of the first paragraph: In doing so, they will identify the law(s) unde
In favor: Paul Adair, Erika Boyd, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Kevin Nichols, and Councilmember Walsh
Carried 7-0 · Seconded by Councilmember Walsh Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Dec 1, 2025
Amend the ordinance to delete Section 10.48.030 and Subsection 10.48.040(A) regarding Class 1 and 2 electric-assisted bicycles
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Kevin Nichols, and Council President Walsh
Carried 6-0 · Seconded by Council President Walsh Open meeting →

Times Kevin voted against the majority on a contested vote

Kevin sided with the majority on every contested vote in the parsed archive window.

All contested votes during Kevin's tenure

2 motions where Council was divided and Kevin was present to vote. Each row notes how they personally voted. Most recent first.

City Council Regular Meeting Apr 20, 2026 Kevin: YES
MOTION: Direct the Mayor and City Administration to place the topic of the Congressional Community Appropriations Grant and the proposed Automated License Plate Reader camera program on the agenda for
In favor: Paul Adair, Boyd, Kelly Jiang, Kevin Nichols, and Councilmember Walsh Opposed: Russell Joe, Tola Marts
Carried 5-2 · Moved by Councilmember Walsh Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Mar 2, 2026 Kevin: YES
Authorize the Mayor to enter into and execute design agreement supplement #4 for the Newport Way Maple to Sunset Improvements (TR023) project with Perteet, Inc. in the amount of $304,641.26, in substa
In favor: Paul Adair, Barbara de Michele, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Kevin Nichols, and Councilmember Walsh Opposed: Tola Marts
Carried 6-1 · Moved by Council President de Michele Open meeting →

Main motions Kevin moved

2 main motions where Kevin was the mover. Most recent first.

City Council Regular Meeting Mar 16, 2026
Forward the Public Reporting on Immigration Enforcement Activity new business item to the April 20 City Council meeting for a preliminary staff response.
In favor: Paul Adair, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Kevin Nichols, and Councilmember Walsh
Carried 6-0 · Seconded by Councilmember Walsh Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Jan 5, 2026
Suspend the City Council Rules and add a resolution in support of Issaquah School District Propositions #1, 2 & 3 on the Feb. 10 Special Election ballot to the Jan. 20 City Council meeting agenda.
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Russell Joe, Kelly Jiang, Tola Marts, Kevin Nichols, and Councilmember Walsh
Carried 6-0 · Seconded by Deputy Council President Marts Open meeting →

All YES votes

Every motion Kevin voted YES on, routine and contested. Most recent first.

City Council Regular Meeting Jun 15, 2026
approve the consent agenda as presented.
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Jun 15, 2026
MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 2026-16, adopting a Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and directing the same to be filed with the State Secretary of Tr
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Jun 1, 2026
approve the consent agenda as presented.
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
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City Council Regular Meeting Jun 1, 2026
Continue the public hearing to the June 15, 2026 City Council meeting.
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Jun 1, 2026
Approve Resolution No. 2026-13, authorizing the acceptance of $452,477.00 in grant funding from the FY26 Discretionary Community Funding Program for the purchas
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Jun 1, 2026
Authorize the inclusion of an additional Capital Project Manager to the City's 2026 staffing levels
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Jun 1, 2026
AMENDMENT: Amend Section 3.11, Confidentiality, of the Council Rules of Procedure in Resolution No. 2026-11 by adding to the end of the first paragraph: In doin
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Jun 1, 2026
AMENDMENT: Amend Section 3.10(A), Virtual (Remote) Attendance, of the Council Rules of Procedure in Resolution No. 2026-11 by striking “Council Leadership” and
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Jun 1, 2026
AMENDMENT: Amend Section 4.08(C)(1), Rules for Public Participation, of the Council Rules of Procedure in Resolution No. 2026-11 by striking, and to set an over
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Jun 1, 2026
Approve Resolution No. 2026-11, amending various sections of the City Council Rules of Procedure as recommended by the Council Rules Ad Hoc Committee and repeal
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Special Meeting Jun 1, 2026
approve the consent agenda as presented.
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Special Meeting Jun 1, 2026
Continue the public hearing to the June 15, 2026 City Council meeting.
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Special Meeting Jun 1, 2026
Approve Resolution No. 2026-13, authorizing the acceptance of $452,477.00 in grant funding from the FY26 Discretionary Community Funding Program for the purchas
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Special Meeting Jun 1, 2026
Authorize the inclusion of an additional Capital Project Manager to the City's 2026 staffing levels
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Special Meeting Jun 1, 2026
AMENDMENT: Amend Section 3.11, Confidentiality, of the Council Rules of Procedure in Resolution No. 2026-11 by adding to the end of the first paragraph: In doin
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Special Meeting Jun 1, 2026
AMENDMENT: Amend Section 3.10(A), Virtual (Remote) Attendance, of the Council Rules of Procedure in Resolution No. 2026-11 by striking “Council Leadership” and
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Special Meeting Jun 1, 2026
AMENDMENT: Amend Section 4.08(C)(1), Rules for Public Participation, of the Council Rules of Procedure in Resolution No. 2026-11 by striking, and to set an over
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Special Meeting Jun 1, 2026
Approve Resolution No. 2026-11, amending various sections of the City Council Rules of Procedure as recommended by the Council Rules Ad Hoc Committee and repeal
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting May 18, 2026
approve the consent agenda as presented.
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting May 18, 2026
Approve Resolution No. 2026-12, committing to streamline permitting for Sound Transit Light Rail.
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting May 4, 2026
approve the consent agenda as presented.
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Apr 20, 2026
approve the consent agenda as presented.
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Apr 20, 2026
Approve a purchase and sale agreement with DWP LLC to purchase the property known as King County Tax Parcel 2824069326, 1055 NW Maple St., for the amount of $12
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Apr 20, 2026
MOTION: Direct the Administration collect data related to community-reported federal immigration enforcement activity to the public-facing Police Department Mon
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Apr 20, 2026
MOTION: Direct the Mayor and City Administration to place the topic of the Congressional Community Appropriations Grant and the proposed Automated License Plate
Carried 5-2 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Apr 20, 2026
Appoint Erika Boyd to City Council Position No. 3.
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Special Meeting Apr 7, 2026
Proceed with the slate of candidates: Donovan Richards and Erika Boyd.
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Mar 30, 2026
approve the consent agenda as presented.
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Mar 30, 2026
Main motion as amended: MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to enter into and execute an amendment to the existing lease and funding agreement with the Issaquah History
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Mar 16, 2026
approve the consent agenda as presented.
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Mar 16, 2026
Approve the allocation of $55,000 to fund business and non-profit tourism-related activities as recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee; and authorize
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Mar 16, 2026
Forward the Public Reporting on Immigration Enforcement Activity new business item to the April 20 City Council meeting for a preliminary staff response.
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Special Meeting Mar 9, 2026
Approve the process and timeline for filling the 2026 City Council vacancy of Position No. 3 as amended [to include the Elected Official Information session and
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Mar 2, 2026
approve the consent agenda as presented.
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Mar 2, 2026
Adopt Ordinance No. 3134, amending Chapter 3.71 of the Issaquah Municipal Code to allow for traffic impact fee waivers for early learning centers
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Mar 2, 2026
Authorize the Mayor to enter into and execute design agreement supplement #4 for the Newport Way Maple to Sunset Improvements (TR023) project with Perteet, Inc.
Carried 6-1 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Mar 2, 2026
Authorize the Mayor to enter into and execute the Fee in Lieu of Frontage Improvement Agreement with Blue Fern Group in substantially the same form as the attac
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Feb 2, 2026
approve the consent agenda as amended [to remove AB 9091].
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Feb 2, 2026
Approve Resolution No. 2026-05, authorizing the duly-appointed administering agency for ARCH to execute all documents necessary to enter into agreements for the
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Feb 2, 2026
Approve Resolution No. 2026-06, authorizing revisions to the terms and conditions applicable to the House Key Plus ARCH (East King County) Downpayment Assistanc
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Feb 2, 2026
Approve Resolution No. 2026-07, authorizing the delegation of administrative duties to Bellevue for ARCH Housing Trust Fund financing agreements that pre-date t
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Jan 20, 2026
approve the consent agenda as presented.
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Jan 20, 2026
Approve Resolution No. 2026- 05, supporting the Issaquah School District’s levies, Proposition Nos. 1, 2 and 3, scheduled for the February 10, 2026, special ele
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Jan 20, 2026
Approve an exception to the City Council Rules of Procedure Section 2.04, Appointments, Standing Committees, to allow a member of Council leadership to be appoi
Carried 7-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Jan 20, 2026
Appoint Paul Adair to Council Position No. 2.
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Special Meeting Jan 12, 2026
Proceed with the slate of candidates: Paul Adair, Landon Halverson, Katherine Hurt and Jeffrey Newell.
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Jan 5, 2026
approve the consent agenda as presented.
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Jan 5, 2026
Authorize the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with Valley Defenders for public defender services for the City.
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Jan 5, 2026
Approve Resolution No. 2026-01, adopting a City Council calendar for 2026.
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Jan 5, 2026
Suspend the City Council Rules and add a resolution in support of Issaquah School District Propositions #1, 2 & 3 on the Feb. 10 Special Election ballot to the
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Dec 1, 2025
approve the consent agenda as presented.
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Dec 1, 2025
Authorize the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Acres of Diamonds and the related restrictive covenant release documents att
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Dec 1, 2025
Adopt Ordinance No. 3129, adopting Chapter 10.48 of the Issaquah Municipal Code to regulate the use of electric-assisted bicycles and electric motorcycles; and
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Dec 1, 2025
Amend the ordinance to delete Section 10.48.030 and Subsection 10.48.040(A) regarding Class 1 and 2 electric-assisted bicycles
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →
City Council Regular Meeting Dec 1, 2025
Approve the process and timeline for filling the 2026 City Council vacancy of Position No. 2 as amended [per the discussion summarized above].
Carried 6-0 Open meeting →