Councilmember Tammy Morales said she was nervous to return to the office, especially with mask requirements in govt buildings lifting on April 4. HK

Mayor Bruce Harrell announced last month that city employees will have their butts back in official city-funded swivel chairs this Wednesday after some employees worked remotely for two years. The Mayor’s directive, however, does not apply to the legislative branch. Despite signaling an end to the pandemic with several rollbacks of COVID-19 provisions, the council has no set date for a return to the office.

Council President Debora Juarez, who, as department head, is responsible for back-to-work policies, told The Seattle Times that she’s working on