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April 29, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases

Councilmember O’Brien’s Statement in Support of Governor Inslee’s Carbon Emissions Reduction Taskforce

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City of Seattle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/29/2014

Councilmember O'Brien

Councilmember O'Brien's Statement in Support of Governor Inslee's Carbon Emissions Reduction Taskforce

SEATTLE -- Councilmember Mike O'Brien offered the following statement in response to Governor Jay Inslee's creation of a Carbon Emissions Reduction Taskforce today:

"Today, I am proud to see Governor Inslee stand with leaders from business, public health, labor and public interest organizations to move Washington forward on climate action. This is the kind of leadership that exemplifies Washington values - acting in the best interest of our economy and environment.

"The City of Seattle has prioritized climate action. We are excited to work with the state to reduce carbon pollution while fostering business solutions to the challenge we face.

"Washington State has a history of being on the cutting edge. To address the challenge of climate change, it will require all of our innovation, energy and ability. Together I know we can make positive change happen."

[View in Council Newsroom]

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April 29, 2014January 6, 2023City Clerk, News Releases

Action Summary, Monday, April 28, 2014

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Action Summary of the Seattle City Council Full Council Meeting Monday, April 28, 2014  (Councilmember Rasmussen was excused) SELECT COMMITTEE ON PARKS FUNDING: 1. Council Bill 118055  PASSED (8-0) Relating to creation of the Seattle Park District; requesting that a special election be held concurrent with the August 5, 2014 primary election, for submission to...

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April 28, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Godden

This week in Duwamps

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Welcome to my semi-regular blog column. As a longtime Seattleite, history buff and chronicler of city life, I will combine civic activities with current topics and experiences, along with recollections from the past and some favorite anecdotes. As for the name of the column, it comes from Seattle’s original address: Duwamps.

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Early Pioneer Square

In November, 1851, the first white settlers landed on the West Seattle peninsula, naming the settlement “New York, Alki,” meaning “New York, by and by.” Later, in search of a deeper harbor, they moved the settlement to the shores of Elliott Bay. Its first post office address was Duwamps, echoing a Native American designation.

In 1852, David S. Maynard, better known to us as … Continue Reading »

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April 24, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw

Make Way for Play! A How-to guide to Take Back Your Street

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  Ready for some exciting homemade neighborhood fun inspired by you, your family and your neighbors?  This spring and summer we can take over the streets and expand our neighborhood park space. The point is to celebrate community and culture in every neighborhood through an opportunity called “place-making.”   The asphalt isn’t just for cars anymore.  This […]

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April 23, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata

New Paid Sick and Safe Leave Report Published

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Today in my Finance and Culture Committee meeting, we heard the last of five reports to the Seattle City Council about Seattle’s Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance.  The Ordinance, when passed in 2011, called for an evaluation of its impacts on employees and employers. The Seattle Office of City Auditor contracted with the University […]

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April 23, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess

Studying Up on the Minimum Wage

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The Council will soon receive a recommendation from Mayor Murray to raise the minimum wage in Seattle. There is a growing consensus in our city and in civic discourse across the country that income and wealth inequality is one of...