Today the City of Seattle released a proposal to shape housing and job growth in the University District equitably and affordably. The proposal combines changes to land use regulations, like zoning and development standards, with City investments in open space, transportation, and social services to reflect the community’s priorities which have been expressed over five […]
Month: September 2016
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September 12, 2016January 6, 2023Herbold, News Releases, Obrien
Councilmembers Herbold and O’Brien on U District Rezone
Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1, West Seattle & South Park) and Councilmember Mike O’Brien (District 6, Ballard) issued the following statement regarding Mayor Murray’s announcement of a proposed University District rezone and urban design framework: “The University District will be the first rezone since Council adopted the Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA-R) legislation last month, requiring...
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September 9, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember Juarez
Support for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s Opposition to the Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline
On Monday I will be introducing a resolution declaring the City of Seattle’s support for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe as the Tribe engages in a determined defense of their treaty rights and environmental heritage. I stood with my sisters and brothers and spoke at the anti-DAPL rally on Monday Sept. 1st, but I believe […]
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September 9, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Homeless Encampments: What Do You Think?
The City Council voted Tuesday afternoon to begin considering legislation (Council Bill 118794) that would, in my view, establish a new right for people struggling with homelessness to camp in tents or vehicles on public property across Seattle. What do...
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September 8, 2016January 6, 2023Bagshaw, News Releases
Councilmember Bagshaw’s Statement on Homelessness Investments Report
Councilmember Sally Bagshaw, chair of the Council’s Human Services & Public Health Committee, issued the following statement regarding today’s release of the Recommendations for the City’s Homeless Investment Policy: “The crisis of homelessness demands our urgent action. I’m looking forward to hearing from Barb Poppe and Focus Strategies at my Council committee meeting at 2...
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September 7, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember Johnson
Here’s to the Start of a Successful School Year
Many kids throughout Seattle woke up this morning welcoming their first day of school. And as I watched my daughters fill their backpacks and walk into their kindergarten classroom for the first time, I couldn’t help but reflect on this milestone in their lives and how they will be shaped by the Seattle Public School […]
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September 6, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien
Addressing Effective Strategies Towards Encampments
Since the declaration of the State of Emergency on Homelessness last November, the City has conducted 441 cleanups, or “sweeps” of unsanctioned encampments. Current City protocol provides homeless residents 72 hours’ notice before each cleanup occurs and access to outreach workers to connect to shelter and services. In reality, the notice can be as little […]
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September 6, 2016January 6, 2023Bagshaw, News Releases
Councilmember Bagshaw’s Statement on Introduction of Encampment Legislation
Councilmember Sally Bagshaw issued the following statement regarding today’s Council decision to introduce legislation which revises the City’s encampment clear out policy: “Councilmembers introduced legislation today designed to develop policies for how the City manages homeless encampments. The legislation will be considered in my Human Services and Public Health Committee this month. This legislation seeks...
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September 6, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember Herbold
NCIS Update, Busking in Sound Transit Stations, Be There Rally Wednesday Morning
NCIS Update Over the weekend Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and Seattle City Light (SCL) worked overtime to roll out the New Customer Information System (NCIS). I have written previously about this program which has been plagued by delays and cost overruns. I also held a joint special committee with Councilmember Sawant, who chairs the Energy […]
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September 6, 2016January 6, 2023Burgess, News Releases
Councilmember Burgess’ Statement on Homeless Encampment Ordinance
Councilmember Tim Burgess issued the following statement regarding today’s Council decision on the Homeless Encampment Ordinance: “I agree that the City can do a better job of how we respond to homelessness in Seattle. But, the legislation introduced today is not the answer. “The proposed ordinance is not the balanced approach the people of Seattle...