The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation, sponsored by Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), to legalize Shared Streets in the city. “Shared Streets give us the opportunity to get creative and make some of our most beloved public spaces safer, more vibrant, and stronger economically. Seattle knows that works — Pike Place Public Market operated...
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Public Safety Chair Kettle on value of Real Time Crime Center in recent assault arrests
Urges city officials to maintain public safety investments Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), who serves as chair of the Public Safety Committee, issued the following statement in response to last week’s arrest of a suspect accused of randomly beating a 77-year old man in downtown. Seattle Police detectives used footage obtained by the City’s...
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Councilmember Rinck statement on murder of trans UW student
“Trans people deserve safety, dignity, and prosperity. “Last night a 19-year-old trans woman was murdered off-campus at the UW, a life over far too soon. We do not yet know her name, but I know that she deserved better than this. “Seattle must serve as a refuge for our trans neighbors who are fleeing regions...
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Councilmember Rivera’s statement on two District 4 homicides over the weekend
Councilmember Martiza Rivera (District 4) released this statement after Seattle Police reported two separate homicides in her north Seattle district over the weekend. “I want to acknowledge the tragic deaths of two young people in the district over the weekend. One, involving an employee of a small business, and the other, a fatal stabbing of...
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Councilmembers introducing moratorium on data centers in Seattle
Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5), Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2), and Council President Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) announced plans to introduce an emergency moratorium on the siting of new data centers in Seattle. The bill will be paired with a resolution calling for impact studies of data centers on city infrastructure, water usage, utility rates, land use, jobs and public health. Data centers around the country have come under increased scrutiny recently as their high energy consumption and environmental impacts have led to rising electricity rates for consumers, sparking a significant public outcry.
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Public Safety Chair Kettle statement on Yesler Terrace shooting
‘Effective intervention requires deep engagement with the communities most impacted’ Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), who serves as chair of the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement on yesterday’s shooting at the Yesler Terrace Community Center. Shots were fired after a press conference occurred with Mayor Wilson in attendance. According to Seattle Police,...
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Councilmember Strauss to host Community Meeting on the Future of Ballard Light Rail
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) announced today that he will host a Community Meeting on the Future of Ballard Light Rail on Monday, May 11 with representatives from Sound Transit. Meeting Information The meeting will be at 6 p.m. on May 11 at the National Nordic Museum (2655 NW Market St, Seattle, WA...
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Councilmember Rivera speaks out on gun violence following Yesler Terrace Community Center shooting
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) today released the following statement on Tuesday’s shooting near the Yesler Terrace Community Center which occurred after a press conference with key local stakeholders and elected officials. No injuries were reported, but bullets damaged the building. “Yesterday I was present when shots were fired near a press conference alongside Mayor...
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Councilmembers Rinck and Foster join call for King County Assessor to step down immediately
‘Ongoing legal and ethics issues undermine public trust required for public service’ Today Councilmembers Dionne Foster (Position 9) and Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) are the latest regional leaders to demand that King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson step down. The call for his immediate resignation stems from a series of disturbing criminal allegations involving...
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Councilmember Rivera and King County Councilmember Dembowski to issue companion resolutions calling for the dissolution of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority
Earlier today at a press conference in City Hall, Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) and King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski (District 1) announced their intent to issue companion resolutions calling for the dissolution of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA). In a statement Wednesday, Councilmember Rivera said the report’s findings show an “egregious mismanagement...