PDF copies of the original signed documents are availble in the database records linked below: Ord. 123851 C.B. 117425 AN ORDINANCE relating to regular property taxes; requesting that a special election be held concurrent with the August 7, 2012, general election for submission to the qualified electors of the City a proposition to lift the [...]
Month: April 2012
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April 24, 2012January 6, 2023News Releases
Seattle City Council President at West Seattle Elementary to promote financial awareness for young people
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Join Seattle City Council President Sally J. Clark and Jump$tart Washington Coalition to promote financial education during Money Smart Week®.
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April 24, 2012January 6, 2023News Releases
Public Health Actions Against Obesity
Obesity continues to be a major public health challenge. Too many Americans are overweight enough that their health is suffering, with diseases like diabetes rising dramatically. In Seattle 50% of adults and 22% of youth are overweight or obese. The problem is that healthy food is often expensive and not widely available, while unhealthy food [...]
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April 24, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Harrell, News Releases
Seattle Channel receives record 21 Emmy nominations
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Seattle Channel received 21 Emmy nominations from the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Art & Sciences (NATAS) [...]
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April 24, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
Seattle’s bond ratings affirmed
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Mayor Mike McGinn today announced the Seattle Channel received 21 Emmy nominations from the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Art & Sciences (NATAS), a record number of nominations for the popular city-operated TV station.
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April 24, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
The Next Fifty and Free Opera
The Next Fifty celebration at the Seattle Center kicked off last Saturday with great fanfare. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair and lately there has been a lot of interesting chatter about the history and...
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April 24, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
Watch The First Hill Streetcar Groundbreaking-4/23/2012
The First Hill Streetcar groundbreaking ceremony marks another transportation milestone. Watch it here!
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April 23, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Saving Millions Through Tight Fiscal Management
News today that the three major credit rating agencies—Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch—have reaffirmed Seattle’s high bond ratings confirms that our focused and strong fiscal management approach is the correct strategy. The excellent ratings validate our actions over the...
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April 23, 2012January 6, 2023City Clerk
Action Summary, Monday 4/23/12
The following is a summation of Council actions at today’s 2:00 p.m. Full Council meeting. Councilmembers Richard Conlin and Tim Burgess excused. FULL COUNCIL: 1. CLERK FILE 312273 FILED (7 – 0) Memorandum of Understanding concerning building exterior preservation between The City of Seattle Office of Housing, The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Plymouth Housing Group, [...]
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April 23, 2012January 6, 2023News Releases
My first thought is “no”
I’m supposed to be fair and rational. I’m supposed to give new ideas a fair shake. I’m supposed to ask first, fire later. But drones? Really? This is the latest tech toy we absolutely have to have? OK, I’ll ask and learn, but I’m not optimistic about warming to this idea. I know they aren’t [...]