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May 18, 2015January 6, 2023News Releases

Action Summary. Monday, May 18, 2015

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Action Summary of the Seattle City Council Full Council Meeting Monday, May 18, 2015 No absences.    FINANCE AND CULTURE COMMITTEE 1. CB 118374 PASSED (9-0) AN ORDINANCE amending the 2014 Adopted Budget, including the 2014-2019 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and from various funds in the Budget; revising project allocations...

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May 12, 2015January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess

State-by-State Preschool Rankings

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The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) released its 2014 State of Preschool report this week. It rates states on preschool access, public funding, and quality measures. Washington’s report card is here. Our state ranks 33rd in access for...

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May 11, 2015January 6, 2023News Releases

Action Summary, Monday, May 11, 2015

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Action Summary of the Seattle City Council Full Council Meeting Monday, May 11, 2015 No absences.   PARKS, SEATTLE CENTER, LIBRARIES AND GENDER PAY EQUITY COMMITTEE 1. Appt 00043 CONFIRMED (9-0) Appointment and Oath of Office of Jesus Aguirre as Superintendent of the Department of Parks and Recreation, for a term of confirmation from June...

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May 11, 2015January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw

Collaboration will be the key to figuring this all out.

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“Collaboration will be the key to figuring this all out.” Thus concludes a recent article by my colleague Dave Gering from Seattle’s Manufacturing and Industrial Council (MIC).  Although he and I approach the problem of permitting Shell Oil to do business in Seattle very differently, his conclusion is the right one for a decision as […]

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May 11, 2015January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess

Media Coverage on Arena

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There was media coverage over the weekend about the proposed SODO arena and I want to provide some context for my comments. The City, King County and the Hansen group have a legally binding agreement related to the SODO arena....

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May 8, 2015January 6, 2023Councilmember Godden, News Releases

Councilmember Godden’s Statement on Sisley Property Review

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City of Seattle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/8/2015

Councilmember Godden's Statement on Sisley Property Review

SEATTLE - Councilmember Jean Godden today issued the following statement in response to Mayor Murray's directive that the Department of Neighborhoods and the Department of Planning & Development begin a 60-day review of options for the Sisley properties in the Roosevelt neighborhood:

"I heard from the Mayor regarding the use of pending judgment funds against the Sisleys and the possible taking of property for use as open space in the Roosevelt neighborhood. 

"I will be holding this legislation in committee until the Mayor has completed the 60-day review and reports back to the committee.

"During this time we now have an opportunity to reengage with the community and neighbors in a broader discussion of options and creative approaches that ultimately could address multiple needs.

"I am pleased that the Mayor continues to demonstrate his commitment to open space as one of several possible outcomes."

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