The Brief Seattle City Council is scheduled to vote Monday on a proposal from Mayor Katie Wilson to eliminate undisclosed "junk fees" in rental agreements. A citywide survey revealed that 58% of local renters pay extra fees, which can increase monthly housing costs by 10% to 30%. The Seattle City Council is scheduled to vote Monday on a proposal introduced by Mayor Katie Wilson that would eliminate hidden rental fees across the city. According to Wilson, these hidden fees can increase monthly housing expenses for local renters by 10% to 30%. Under the proposal, landlords would be required to disclose all mandatory and extra fees upfront in rental listings.