FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/9/2015
Council to Host Affordable Housing Public Hearing Wednesday Evening
SEATTLE – Council’s Select Committee on Affordable Housing will host a Public Hearing Wednesday evening to hear public feedback regarding the proposals recommended by the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda Advisory Committee. The recommendations include a Commercial Linkage Fee program, a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing program, Housing Levy expansion, backyard cottage regulations, tenant relocation assistance adjustments, and more.
Each member of the public will have up to 2 minutes to address the committee, and public comment sign-up sheets will be available at 5:00 p.m.
For additional information on the proposals and Council’s timeline for consideration, visit http://www.seattle.gov/council/committees/HousingAffordability/
WHAT:
Public Hearing regarding the proposals recommended by the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda Advisory Committee
WHEN:
Wednesday, September 9
5:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Seattle City Hall
Council Chamber, Second Floor
600 4th Ave., Seattle 98104
WHO:
Seattle City Councilmembers
Public
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