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Today Council President and Sister City Liaison Richard Conlin applauded the fundraising efforts of the Seattle-Christchurch Sister City Association and New Zealand expatriates. Since the February 22 earthquake, $45,000 has been raised to help the people of Christchurch.
Scans of the signed documents are available in the database records linked below: Ord. 123678 C.B. 117257 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering t he payment thereof. Ord. 123679 C.B. 117241 AN ORDINANCE relating to low-income elderly and handicapped housing; authorizing the amendment of the Housing Cooperation Agreement between the [...]
Seattle Magazine recently asked a number of people throughout the city to contribute big ideas to their annual Big Idea issue, including Seattle City Council. Below is my submission, which you can find online along with the other ideas submitted (part 1 and part 2). The prompt we were asked to respond to was: “If [...]
Scans of the signed documents are available in the database records linked below: Ord. 123673 C.B. 117239 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to convey a strip of tide lands associated with Waterfront Park to Pier 57 Corporation, a Washington Corporation, to complete a [...]
On Tuesday, August 16, the Seattle City Council (sitting as the legislatively authorized Seattle Transportation Benefit District (STBD) Governing Board) unanimously sent a $60 vehicle licensing fee (VLF) that would be in effect for ten years to the November 8, 2011 ballot. Voters will have the opportunity to decide whether this is the right time [...]
A groundbreaking celebration for the Bullitt Center, which is designed to be the greenest commercial building in the world. With solar panels generating as much energy as it needs in a year (in Seattle!), capturing rainwater for all water needs and treating all wastewater on site, the Bullitt Center goes far beyond a typical green building.
Seattle Parks & Recreation’s 4th annual Big Day of Play is this Saturday, August 27th, at Magnuson Park. It’s the signature event of the Healthy Parks, Healthy You initiative, designed by Parks and Public Health-Seattle & King County to promote physical activity and wellness programs that serve our diverse community. Big Day of Play is [...]
The current online code incorporates ordinances passed through June 21st, 2011. The most recent codified ordinance is Ordinance 123633.
News Release
City Council President Richard Conlin released the statement below in support of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), following federal approval on the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement project's record of decision. This approval completes the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process, allowing construction to continue forward.
On August 17, the Seattle Transportation Benefit District Board (STBD), which consists of Seattle City Councilmembers, unanimously voted to place a measure on the November ballot for a $60 vehicle license fee. It would run for 10 years, and raise $204 million.