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    Arena Vote

    On Monday, September 24, the City Council voted 6 to 2 in favor of an agreement that would ultimately result in public financing to support constructing a new arena south of Safeco Field.  Councilmember Nick Licata and I voted against the legislation (Councilmember Rasmussen was absent). We have often been told that this was one [...] [Full Post]

    Posted: September 27th, 2012 under Councilmember Conlin.
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    UP #327: SODO Arena Vote

    The City Council voted 6-2 yesterday in favor of a revised Memorandum of Understanding for a basketball and hockey arena in SODO. Below are the remarks I made explaining my vote. [Full Post]

    Posted: September 25th, 2012 under Councilmember Licata.
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    Action Summary, Monday 9/24/12

    The following is a summation of Council actions at today’s 2:00 p.m. Full Council meeting. Councilmember Tom Rasmussen excused. FULL COUNCIL: 1. Council Bill 117595 PASSED (8 – 0) Authorizing the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to execute and deliver a building separation easement and restrictive covenant agreement granting an air rights easement over [...] [Full Post]

    Posted: September 24th, 2012 under City Clerk.
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    Seattle City Council approves arena legislation

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    The Council voted 6-2 today to approve a revised agreement with private investor Chris Hansen for a new sports and entertainment arena. The final version of the bill includes technical amendments discussed over the past ten days with the King County Council. [Full Post]

    Posted: September 24th, 2012 under Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases.
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    On today’s arena vote

    I am pleased that after months of discussion, we are seriously considering a new arena for our SuperSonics and potentially an NHL team. I have moved from “Really? Spend public money on yet another sports arena?” to a qualified, “Yes.”  The proposed plan can work for the people and entities that concern me deeply: the City [...] [Full Post]

    Posted: September 24th, 2012 under Councilmember Bagshaw.
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    UP #326: Basketball Arena Vote

    We have to prepare for all events. We cannot count on the past as fixed guide to the future. [Full Post]

    Posted: September 14th, 2012 under Councilmember Licata.
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    Revised Arena Agreement Passes Committee

    Last Thursday afternoon the Government Performance and Finance Committee voted 7-0 (with one abstention) to approve the revised agreement to build a new sports and entertainment facility. The legislation will be considered by the Full Council on Monday, Sept. 24.... [Full Post]

    Posted: September 14th, 2012 under Councilmember Burgess.
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    Seattle City Council committee approves revised arena agreement

    News Release
    The City Council's Government Performance and Finance Committee voted 7-0 (with one abstention) this afternoon to approve a revised version of legislation containing the proposed agreement to build a new sports and entertainment arena. The legislation will be considered by the Full Council on Monday, Sept. 24. [Full Post]

    Posted: September 13th, 2012 under Councilmember Burgess, News Releases.
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    City Councilmembers announce new arena deal

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    Seattle City Councilmembers Sally J. Clark, Tim Burgess and Mike O’Brien announced today that they have reached an agreement with Chris Hansen’s ArenaCo for a new sports and entertainment arena they will recommend to their colleagues for approval by the full Council. [Full Post]

    Posted: September 11th, 2012 under Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases.
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    Seattle City Councilmembers to make an announcement on arena negotiations

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    Seattle City Councilmembers will make an announcement on the proposed arena this morning... [Full Post]

    Posted: September 11th, 2012 under Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases.
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