Alexis Mercedes Rinck

Seattle City Councilmember

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Office: Seattle City Council District 8

Born: 1995, Pacifica

Party: Democratic Party

Education: University of Washington, Syracuse University

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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Seattle bans grocery 'surveillance pricing' based on personal data

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Co-sponsor of the ordinance

Seattle's City Council voted 7-2 on Tuesday to ban 'surveillance pricing' — using shoppers' personal data to set individualized grocery prices. The ordinance applies to grocery chains with 20 or more locations worldwide, plus delivery services.

Updated Sep 24