The Sound Steps Walking Program focuses on the health and wellness of adults age 50 and better throughout the Greater Seattle area. It’s a community-oriented organized walking program that promotes physical activity and fellowship. Next week, Sound Steps will provide a walking tour of Seattle’s historic Olmsted parks. Over the course of August 4th-6th, the [...]
Month: July 2011
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July 25, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases
Seattle City Council protects most vulnerable low-income utility customers
Today the Council unanimously passed Resolution 31311, confirming that Seattle City Light may extend residential rate assistance to low income customers residing in the Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) and King County Housing Authority (KCHA), if they are not receiving other assistance with their electric utility bills. Residents in these facilities were previously ineligible to receive rate assistance from City Light.
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July 25, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Godden, News Releases
Seattle City Council votes to add $3 million for city street improvements
Today, the Seattle City Council confirmed its commitment to Seattleites by passing Council Bill 117207authorizing the Seattle Department of Transportation to spend $3 million from the sale of the Rubble Yard to fund road repairs. The funds will provide a 33 percent boost in 2011 street repair funding and prevent the elimination of 21 positions in the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT).
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July 25, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
Statement by Councilmember Tim Burgess on passage of Council’s resolution on extended alcohol service hours
The Seattle City Council unanimously passed Resolution 31318 this afternoon calling for a collaborative process to explore extending alcohol service hours. Councilmember Tim Burgess, Chair of the Council's Public Safety and Education Committee, issued the following statement after the vote:
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July 22, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
Seattle City Council President Richard Conlin statement on failed recall attempt
The City Council unanimously approved a resolution today supporting a petition to the Washington State Liquor Control Board (LCB) to allow for the creation of extended hours service areas within local jurisdictions. This effort was proposed by Mayor Mike McGinn as part of Seattle's comprehensive Nightlife Initiative, which aims to maintain public safety and provide businesses with greater flexibility to adapt to the market demands of residents and visitors.
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July 22, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Concerts at the Mural VIP contest starts today
As the Capitol Hill Block Party kicks in today, I’ll stick with the rock and roll theme and pass along information on Seattle Center’s newest contest en route to the 50th anniversary of the 1962 World’s Fair. KEXP and Seattle Center present the annual Concerts at the Mural series at Seattle Center, and social media [...]
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July 22, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
UP #311 Medical Cannabis Regulation
This past Monday (7/18/11), the City Council unanimously approved Council Bill 117229 that I sponsored which mandates that medical cannabis providers in Seattle abide by city business rules and regulations.
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July 21, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Building 11: Parks Committee recap for July 21st
The Parks & Seattle Center Committee met again today regarding Building 11 to evaluate the first in a series of formal changes to the proposed lease amendment. To recap our previous discussions, Seattle Channel video footage is available for committee meetings on June 16 and July 7. If you’re not familiar with it, past blog [...]
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July 21, 2011January 6, 2023City Clerk
Seattle City Council Introduction and Referral Calendar July 25, 2011
BY RASMUSSEN 1. C.B. 117233 AN ORDINANCE accepting for general street purposes 15 deeds conveyed to the City of Seattle by the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (“Sound Transit”) in connection with the Central Link Light Rail Transit Project as agreed to in a Property Acquisition and Transfer Procedures Agreement between the City of [...]
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July 21, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Metro Transit Horrors Coming
Metro Transit is getting ready for massive service cuts because of falling revenue from the sales tax. This is one of the negative ripples from the stagnant economy over the past three years. Don't think it's going to be that...