Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2 – South Seattle and C/ID) issued the following statement in reaction to an announcement on Tuesday by the City’s Human Services Department signaling their intention to stop all removals of any personal property during the COVID-19 public health emergency: “After years of advocating for an end to sweeps, the...
Month: March 2020
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March 17, 2020January 6, 2023Councilmember Mosqueda, Mosqueda, News Releases
Council Passes Councilmember Mosqueda’s Expanded Sick and Safe Time Policy to Address Coronavirus Emergency
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) and her Council colleagues passed legislation on Monday that expands Seattle’s Paid Sick and Safe Time policy to cover school, day care and adult day care closures, a policy that addresses working families who need to take time off work due to impacts from the coronavirus. Previously, Seattle’s Paid...
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March 13, 2020January 6, 2023Councilmember Herbold
COVID-19 Update and Information; Paid Sick and Safe Leave Expansion for Public Health Emergency; Your Voice Your Choice Idea Collection Open through March 18
COVID-19 Update and Information The coronavirus is scary, but it’s important to remember that each of us, individually, can do so much to stop its spread. These simple actions are the most impactful. (And thanks to Councilmember Morales’ office for sharing their great graphic!) I want to preface all this information by noting that things […]
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March 12, 2020January 6, 2023Councilmember Sawant, News Releases
Sawant to Durkan: Over 4,000 Sign Petition Urging ‘Immediate Action’ on Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium
Sawant: ‘Other governments are acting, the human cost will be incalculable’ Seattle, WA — Councilmember Kshama Sawant (District 3, Central Seattle), sent her third letter in three days urging Mayor Jenny Durkan to take immediate action to help Seattle’s renters, homeowners, and struggling small businesses from the ravages of the Coronavirus crisis, similar to actions taken by the San Jose City...
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March 12, 2020January 6, 2023Councilmember Pedersen
Updates on Coronavirus and Support for Small Businesses and Workers
Friends and Neighbors, As Seattle continues to endure the public health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to provide a list of resources so you can more easily follow the regional response. This newsletter includes updates from the Governor, King County public health officials, and the Mayor as well as some relief regarding […]
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March 11, 2020January 6, 2023Councilmember Sawant, News Releases, Sawant
Sawant to Durkan: Ban All Evictions and Foreclosures During Coronavirus
Sawant suggests eviction and foreclosure moratorium to help both working people and struggling small businesses Seattle, WA — Councilmember Kshama Sawant (District 3, Central Seattle), sent a letter to Mayor Jenny Durkan today, her second this week, urging the Mayor to use emergency powers to address the needs of working people in Seattle in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. She...
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March 10, 2020January 6, 2023Councilmember Pedersen
Relief for Small Businesses during Coronavirus Emergency
I am pleased that Mayor Durkan issued two press releases today to provide relief for small business: Following Outreach to Small Business Owners, Mayor Durkan Announces Initial Recovery Package to Ease Financial Impacts of COVID-19 Outbreak: Mayor Durkan Announces a New Small Business Recovery Task Force Seattle (March 10, 2020) – Following robust outreach to small […]
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March 10, 2020January 6, 2023Councilmember Sawant, News Releases, Sawant
Sawant to Durkan: ‘Utilize Emergency Powers’, Reestablish Northlake Tiny House Village Permit
Says eviction would be ‘unacceptable’, ‘shocking’ given danger posed by Coronavirus Councilmember Kshama Sawant (District 3, Central Seattle), sent a letter to Mayor Jenny Durkan today to “…follow up on the question I asked … at yesterday’s City Council meeting about urgently providing a new permit for our homeless neighbors at the Northlake Tiny House...
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March 6, 2020January 6, 2023Councilmember Herbold
COVID-19 Update; East Marginal Project Letter of Support for Grant Funding; Duwamish Longhouse Bus Access Walk; February Constituent Email Report
COVID-19 Update As of this morning, Public Health – Seattle & King County confirmed 58 cases of novel coronavirus in King County residents, including 10 deaths. 231 residents in the State are under public health supervision for being at risk of exposure. As more laboratory capacity for testing comes online, more tests and results will […]
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March 6, 2020January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Councilmember Mosqueda, Gonzalez, Mosqueda, News Releases
City Council Leads By Example, Directs Employees to Telecommute, Ensures Pay for All Employees, Virtual Council Meetings in Effect for March
Commits to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by using appropriate technology to continue to the serve the city Updated 3/9/2020 at 12:30 p.m. Note: Seattle City Council meetings are accessible by listening live through the Council’s listen line at 206-684-8566. Council President Pro Tem Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) and Council President M. Lorena...