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Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Chair of the Council's Public Safety, Civil Rights and Technology Committee, released the following statement regarding the police reform settlement with the Department of Justice:
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July 24, 2012January 6, 2023News Releases
Executive and Mayor announce innovative partnership for rural protections and urban densities
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King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn today proposed a new development incentive program that will invest millions of dollars in community infrastructure projects in the South Lake Union neighborhood, while preserving the working forests and farms that supply Seattle and its residents with fresh locally grown food.
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July 24, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases
Seattle City Council committee to meet at Mary’s Place to hear report on families and children
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The Seattle City Council’s Housing, Human Services, Health, and Culture committee (HHSHC) will have a special meeting on Wednesday, July 25 at Mary’s Place. Please find the agenda and supporting documents here. Wednesday’s meeting is to learn about the unmet needs of families with children and to hear from the Human Services Department (HSD) on their progress ensuring that no families with children are sleeping outside by the end of the year.
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July 23, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases
City Council Unanimously Reconfirms Jorge Carrasco
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By a vote of 8-0, the Seattle City Council today reconfirmed Jorge Carrasco for another four years as Seattle City Light superintendent. Mayor McGinn submitted the superintendent’s reconfirmation legislation in early June.
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July 23, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Harrell, News Releases
Community technology projects receive $320,000 in grants
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Mayor Mike McGinn and the City Council announced today that 23 community organizations will receive a total of $320,000 in Technology Matching Fund grants. The funds will increase computer and Internet training for our most vulnerable residents as well as helping them with basic education, job training, and access to health and other essential services.
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July 18, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
Seattle City Council committee advances appointment of M. Lorena González to Ethics and Elections Commission
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The Seattle City Council Government Performance and Finance Committee voted today to appoint M. Lorena González, a distinguished attorney and civic leader, to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission. The Full Council will vote on her appointment on Monday, July 23.
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July 17, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
Reminders for Thursday’s joint public hearing on the proposed SODO arena
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The Seattle City Council and King County Council will hear public testimony on Thursday, July 19, regarding the proposal for a new multi-purpose arena in SODO.
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July 13, 2012January 6, 2023News Releases
Weigh in on the proposed Yesler Terrace redevelopment plans; Seattle City Council to host two public hearings: July 17 and August 8
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The Seattle City Council's Special Committee on Yesler Terrace will hold two public hearings to take comment on the proposed ordinances and street vacation approval for Yesler Terrace.
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July 11, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Harrell, News Releases
Public Safety, Civil Rights, and Technology Committee to discuss Automated Gunfire Locating Systems in Seattle
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Seattle - Councilmember Bruce Harrell, chair of the City Council's Public Safety, Civil Rights and Technology Committee, has called for a special briefing on smart technology to help the police pinpoint the location of gunfire seconds after it occurs. The technology solution is called an Automated Gunfire Locating System and the committee will examine a potential pilot project in specific neighborhoods in Seattle.
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July 3, 2012January 6, 2023News Releases
Weigh in on the proposed Yesler Terrace redevelopment plans: Seattle City Council to host two public hearings: July 17 and August 8
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The Seattle City Council's Special Committee on Yesler Terrace will hold two public hearings to take comment on the proposed ordinances and street vacation approval for Yesler Terrace.