The following article was sent out in my City View Newsletter, which you can sign up to receive here. Wednesday I traveled to Emerson Elementary in the Rainier Beach neighborhood because they have partnered with Page Ahead to provide free...
Month: May 2015
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Our Tax System: The Worst in the Country
The special session of the Washington State legislature will end today with no resolution to our state’s budget dilemma. Yet another special 30-day session will begin immediately. What a mess. The facts about the need for a complete top-to-bottom overhaul...
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Council seeks candidates for Ethics and Elections Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/28/2015
Council seeks candidates for Ethics and Elections Commission
SEATTLE - Council President Tim Burgess announced today that the City Council is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on the Seattle Ethics and Elections ...
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UP #368 – Move Seattle Transportation Levy
Move Seattle Transportation Levy In early May, Mayor Murray proposed a “Move Seattle” transportation levy. The levy would be funded with $930 million in property taxes over nine years, with an annual cost of $275 for the owner of a $450,000 home. You can examine the details at the Move Seattle website; materials from the […]
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Accessible Parks — Seattle Center Wow!
Creating parks that are accessible for all abilities has been a goal of mine for years. In 2011 when I chaired the Parks and Seattle Center Committee I wrote: “At the core of Seattle Parks & Recreation’s mission statement is a vow to provide all citizens with safe and welcoming opportunities to play, […]
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Artists at Play
Today I am excited to announce it was the grand opening of Artists at Play. This is a unique, interactive playground that children of all ages can enjoy at the Seattle Center. This playground includes a 35-foot Climb Tower, listening stations, sound swings, a colorful labyrinth and more. By many measures, this playground will prove a great benefit to Seattle. In particular, it will enrich the lives of both parents and their children. Parents will be able to bring their children to a safe and vibrant playground while children will have a creative and imaginative environment to play in. As an avid advocate for parks, I believe parks are essential in the health and happiness of our communities. … Continue Reading »
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Councilmember Burgess Advances Tenant Protection Proposal, Affordable Housing Preservation Proposal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/20/2015
Councilmember Burgess Advances Tenant Protection Proposal, Affordable Housing Preservation Proposal
SEATTLE - Council President Tim Burgess announced today he will advance two separate pieces of legislation that pro...
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Standing Up with Teachers
Today my grandson Noah and I had the honor of joining teachers and supporters from across the City and around the state calling on legislators to live up to their paramount duty and fully fund public education. Too many children have been denied their constitutional rights to education. The 52,000 students in the Seattle Public […]
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Environmentalists and Workers Must Link Up to Stop Global Warming and Fight for Workers’ Rights
Yesterday, I rallied with hundreds of protestors to say NO to Shell’s Artic oil drilling, and to demand that the rig leave the Port of Seattle. To be successful, those who are passionate about fighting for the environment must link up with workers to collectively stop global warming and improve workers’ rights. Here’s a solidarity letter I sent to Port workers yesterday […]
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UP #367: Fair Trade Music Seattle
Are you aware that musicians must often "pay to play" or play for "zero minus expenses" - the venue pays them nothing while they must cover their own costs? Does that seem fair?