What will it say about us as a City if, in doing so, we select the alternative that has the greatest displacement impacts on low income and people of color?
Month: May 2015
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Statement on today’s oil fires in Tacoma and North Dakota
Today’s oil train explosion in Heimdal, North Dakota and the fire raging at the oil refinery in Tacoma are stark visual evidence of the need to transition away from our dependence on fossil fuels. My thoughts go out to the first responders in both cities, and I hope they are able to safely combat those fires. […]
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So Much to Do and So Little Time to Do It
There is so much to do, and so little time to do it. I want to find solutions to reduce the need to warehouse the homeless in shelters and truly make homelessness rare, brief and one time with my fellow committee members, with our regional partners, with the Human Services Department and our community based […]
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Turning Commitment into Action for the Arts
What steps can we take to remove barriers to racial equity within arts organizations?
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Council Calls for Action to Support Somali Community in Remittance Crisis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/4/2015
Council Calls for Action to Support Somali Community in
Remittance Crisis
SEATTLE - Council unanimously approved legislation today, which calls on several City departments to investigate options that would allow...
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Action Summary, Monday, May 4, 2015
Action Summary of the Seattle City Council Full Council Meeting Monday, May 4, 2015 No absences. PUBLIC SAFETY, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE 1. Res 31578 ADOPTED AS AMENDED (9-0) A RESOLUTION reaffirming The City of Seattle’s support of Somali communities to continue remittances to Somalia and the Horn of Africa. FINANCE AND...
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9 Signs You’re a True Hipster Travelling Expert
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Another Variation on the Selfie: Get Ready for the Elfie
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