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The Seattle City Council encourages Seattleites and library patrons to attend one of the Seattle Public Library’s upcoming community meetings.
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December 20, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle City Council outlines 2012 committee assignments
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In preparation for 2012, the Seattle City Council has drafted likely committee assignments to be established by Resolution at Full Council meeting, January 9, at 2 p.m. The next Council President will also be confirmed at this time. Committee terms are two years.
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December 19, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle City Council approves West Seattle gateway neighborhood rezone
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Seattle City Council approved today C.B. 117294 and Resolution 31342, enacting new land use rules and maximum building heights for the "West Seattle Triangle"neighborhood.
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December 19, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle joins global movement to protect marine wildlife
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Today the Seattle City Council unanimously voted to pass Council Bill 117345, a bill to protect Puget Sound and protect marine wildlife by banning plastic carry-out bags. The bill encourages the use of reusable shopping bags by requiring grocers and retailers to charge a nickel for paper bags.
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December 16, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
Seattle City Councilmember Burgess’ statement in response to Interim Superintendent Enfield’s announcement
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Councilmember Tim Burgess, Chair of the Council's Public Safety and Education Committee, released the following statement in response to the announcement by Interim Superintendant Susan Enfield that she would not seek the permanent position of superintendent:
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December 16, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Harrell, News Releases
Seattle City Councilmember Bruce Harrell’s statement on Department of Justice findings
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Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Chair of the Council's Energy, Technology and Civil Rights Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Department of Justice's (DOJ) announcement of investigative findings on the Seattle Police Department:
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December 16, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
Seattle City Councilmember Burgess’ statement in response to Department of Justice findings
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Councilmember Tim Burgess, Chair of the Council's Public Safety and Education Committee, released the following statement in response to the announcement by Interim Superintendant Susan Enfield that she would not seek the permanent position of superintendent:
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December 13, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
Seattle City Council to discuss Roosevelt neighborhood rezone
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The Seattle City Council’s Committee on the Built Environment will take up the Roosevelt neighborhood rezone during its meeting on Wednesday, December 14 at 10:30 a.m. The committee will hear testimony from the public about the proposal before discussing and possibly voting on the legislation.
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December 12, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
Seattle City Council creates Economic Development Commission
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Today Seattle City Council unanimously approved Council Bill 117362 creating an Economic Development Commission that will advise and provide recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on the development of plans, policies, and regulations to promote sustainable and equitable economic development and job creation in Seattle.
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December 12, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Godden, News Releases
Seattle City Council passes legislation to improve safety and oversight of limousine industry in Seattle
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Today the Seattle City Council, by a vote of 8-0, passed C.B. 117358 giving the City authority to enforce state laws governing limousines. Oversight of limousines is the responsibility of state agencies but due to funding issues they have not been able to enforce rules.