Since Trump’s inauguration, millions of people have protested in opposition to Trump’s xenophobic, Islamophobic, racist, and bigoted agenda. Civil disobedience and temporary shutdowns of airports nationwide on January 28 won the release of immigrant detainees, and played a decisive role in defeating Trump’s attempted Muslim Ban. The success of such non-violent direct actions shows that […]
Month: February 2017
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February 21, 2017January 6, 2023Herbold, News Releases
Councilmember Herbold on University District Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) Legislation
Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1, West Seattle & South Park) issued this statement after Council’s adoption of the University District MHA Rezone: “As I considered the U District Rezone and the new MHA requirements, my top priority was insuring that the new requirements to contribute to affordable housing were adequate to meet the need. The...
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February 21, 2017January 6, 2023Johnson, News Releases
Councilmember Johnson on University District Upzone Legislation
Councilmember Rob Johnson (District 4, Northeast Seattle), Chair of the Planning, Land Use & Zoning Committee, issued the following statement following Council’s unanimous adoption of the University District upzone: “Today’s passage of the University District Upzone represents a huge step in living our values as a welcoming, sustainable, and inclusive city. These zoning changes are...
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February 21, 2017January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Paid Family Leave Program for City of Seattle Employees
On Friday, February 17, 2017, Mayor Murray signed legislation assuring that no City employee will have to choose between taking care of a loved one or earning a paycheck. When a new child is born or adopted, City of Seattle employees will now have a minimum guaranteed twelve weeks of paid assistance, and when a […]
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February 17, 2017January 6, 2023Gonzalez, News Releases
Councilmember González’s Statement on Daniel Ramirez Medina Hearing
Councilmember M. Lorena González (Pos. 9, Citywide) issued the following statement following this morning’s status conference at the U.S. District Courthouse: “I’m disappointed that Daniel wasn’t released today. That was the hope. However, Judge Donohue’s comments indicate that he understands the gravity of the situation for both Daniel and DACA recipients across the nation. I’m...
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February 16, 2017January 6, 2023Councilmember Sawant
Solidarity Letter to Security Workers at Amazon
On Thursday, February 16, 2017, I sent the following letter to security workers at Amazon and their labor allies who are organizing for workplace rights and against Islamophobia. These workers will hold a pray-in demonstration tomorrow, February 17, 12 pm, at Amazon HQ. Dear Amazon security officers and allies: As a Seattle City Councilmember, a socialist, a […]
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February 16, 2017January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien
10% Affordable Housing Requirement in the U-District Rezone
The Council is preparing to vote on the University District Rezone this coming Tuesday, February 21st. This is the first legislation that will incorporate the Mandatory Housing Affordability legislation, which will require developers to contribute to affordable housing. While we passed the framework legislation for commercial and residential buildings in 2015 and 2016, this will be […]
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February 13, 2017January 6, 2023Councilmember Johnson
We are a Welcoming City
At a recent Transit Talks meeting, I said “It’s really disturbing for me when I hear somebody talking about how glad they were to see the neighborhood district councils stand up for single-family zoning and then in the next breath disparage the president for wanting to build a wall between the US and Mexico. I see those two things […]
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February 13, 2017January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Moving forward with the first Seattle Navigation Center
Last week the Mayor announced that our first Navigation Center will be housed in the International District in the Pearl Warren Building. I have heard some concerns about location, and I will say that nearly every neighborhood initially has concerns about the location of human service facilities. That said, we have seen in Seattle over the past […]
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February 10, 2017January 6, 2023Councilmember Herbold
U-District Rezone & Amendments, Police Accountability Legislation, Mandatory Housing Affordability Meetings, African-American History Month, and In-District Office Hours
University District Rezone and Upcoming Vote on Important Amendments Coming Up On Tuesday, 2/7/2017, the Planning, Land Use and Zoning (PLUZ) Committee voted on amendments to the proposed legislation to change the zoning in the University District and require all developers to contribute to affordable housing. This is the first area-wide rezone that, if passed […]