Yes, people are hurting as they seek to survive the slow, job-weak recovery from recession. However, do not steal and do not steal copper from a live transformer. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2011 CONTACT: Scott Thomsen, Phone: 206-615-0978 BOLD THIEVES RISK DEATH TO STEAL COPPER FROM ENERGIZED TRANSFORMER Vandals Cut Down Utility Pole with [...]
Month: April 2011
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April 28, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
Legislativepalooza April 25: Sodo Zoning – Wage Theft – Chihuly
On Monday, April 25, the City Council met for over two hours, and unanimously approved three major pieces of legislation – reflecting the wide range of issues that we deal with as a Council. The SODO zoning legislation is designed to encourage good development while protecting the character of our South Downtown neighborhoods. A new [...]
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April 26, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
More on Neighborhood Greenways
These past weeks I have written several articles about Neighborhood Greenways which will provide off-arterial ways for bicyclists and pedestrians to get around, add to the tree canopy where needed in designated neighborhoods, and slow neighborhood traffic where desired. Responses have been positive. I have spoken with serious bicycle riders who we refer to as [...]
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April 26, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
Technology Saves Money!
The City Clerk is required to post a number of legal notices, including about all legislation approved by the Council. Some types of legislation are required to be printed in full in a “daily newspaper of general circulation”, to be selected by competitive bid. Over time, the two requirements had evolved into the policy of [...]
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April 25, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Seattle Center Lease Agreement: The benefits of public process.
I took office in January 2010 and was thrilled to learn I would chair the Parks and Recreation and Seattle Center Committee. Little did I know, at this time, that I was about to inherit a potential deal that was in the works between Seattle Center and the Space Needle. In early March of 2010, [...]
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April 22, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
UP #308 Preserving Pioneer Square’s Character
I am recommending that the full Council amend the South Downtown legislation to roll-back the maximum height limits in Pioneer Square to the maximum height limit of 120 feet as proposed by DPD, for the following reasons.
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April 22, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien
Invest in People or Asphalt?
In this video I lay out what I think is smarter way we could be using our state gas tax dollars to help preserve services being cut at the state level. Curious how that works? But we have the 18th Amendment to our Washington Constitution, you say? Well check it out and leave us your [...]
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April 21, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
ThinkTank prompts thoughts on education reform
I’ve been chosen to participate in ThinkTank, a debate function on the Publicola website. Opposing editorials are posted each week on a topic selected by the editors, and then it’s off to the races as my fellow ‘Tankers and I contribute our own perspectives to the conversation. Week three poses the question: Are Teachers Unions [...]
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April 21, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
Economic Recovery Initiative Launched by Council
On Monday, April 18, the Council unanimously adopted Resolution 31282, which outlines guiding principles, key priorities and actions for achieving economic renewal and development in Seattle. Our goal is to use this action plan to advance City and regional recovery, as the recession wears on. In previous recessions, Seattle has lagged behind the national recovery [...]
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April 20, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Of turkey sandwiches, personal responsibility, and emergency preparedness
Thomas Goldstein (of Washington Bus fame) and I had lunch together Tuesday, and although it may sound like a snore-inducing discussion, we talked about Seattle’s emergency preparedness opportunities. We met at Bakeman’s on Cherry Street, where a typical disaster only involves dribbling cranberry sauce off a turkey sandwich down my front. I am sure you [...]