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The Seattle City Council’s Yesler Terrace Special Committee voted unanimously today to approve legislation allowing the Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) to redevelop the 22-acre Yesler Terrace public housing neighborhood.
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August 16, 2012January 6, 2023City Clerk, News Releases
Seattle’s City Archivist inducted as a Fellow of the Society of American Archivists
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Scott Cline, Seattle City Archivist, was recently inducted as a fellow of the Society of American Archivists in San Diego. Cline was one of five new Fellows named in 2012. He joins 178 Fellows of the Society of American Archivists.
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August 15, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
Seattle City Council committee advances appointment of Kendee Yamaguchi to Ethics and Elections Commission
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he Seattle City Council Government Performance and Finance Committee voted today to appoint Kendee Yamaguchi, an experienced leader in the public and private sectors and in the community, to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission. The Full Council will vote on her appointment after the Council’s August recess on Tuesday, September 4.
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August 6, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle City Council special committee supports initial Central Waterfront concept design and strategic plan
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This afternoon the Seattle City Council unanimously approved Resolution 31399 supporting the overall direction of a Central Waterfront concept design and strategic plan. This resolution also addresses a funding plan for public, private, and philanthropic sources for the Waterfront Improvement Program and states the City’s intent to form a local improvement district to help pay for the waterfront improvements. The resolution calls for partnerships with the Pike Place Market and Seattle Aquarium and supports formation of a Friends of the Seattle Waterfront non-profit organization.
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August 6, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases
City Councilmembers participate in "Night Out Against Crime"
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Seattle City Councilmembers will travel throughout Seattle on Tuesday night, spending time with neighbors across the City in an effort to heighten crime prevention/awareness and neighborhood safety. “Night Out” is a national Crime Prevention event and will take place this year on August 7, 2012. Last year, 1,327 events were registered with the Seattle Police Department. If you have never participated in “Night Out”, Councilmembers encourage you to get involved this year. The theme this year is “Together – Safer Neighborhoods.”
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August 2, 2012January 6, 2023News Releases
Regulatory Reforms adopted for Seattle
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Today Mayor Mike McGinn signed legislation to reform development regulations in Seattle. The changes, adopted by Seattle City Council on July 23, are intended to support jobs in the city, with many of the changes applying to areas of the city where most growth is expected, including most major urban centers and areas along light rail.
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July 31, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases
Have a question for the Seattle City Council? Get it answered on Seattle Channel’s Council Edition
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Do you have a question for the City Council? Will the proposed NBA/NHL arena become a reality? How will city leaders work with Department of Justice to help guide reforms to the Seattle Police Department and reduce violence in the City? What is the Council doing now to change election campaign financing? Whatever your questions, submit them now.
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July 30, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases
Seattle proposal caps fees for involuntary tows from private property
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Mayor Mike McGinn and Councilmember Nick Licata today announced plans to cap fees for involuntary tows from private property. The proposed legislation, which goes to the City Council tomorrow, protects consumers while balancing tow companies’ business interests and private property owners' ability to seek relief from unauthorized parking. Standard impounds will be capped at $156.75, and storage rates are limited to $15.50 for up to 12 hours. Sales tax and an impound fee, yet to be determined, will also be applied.
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July 30, 2012January 6, 2023News Releases
Seattle Deep Green Pilot Program gives Stone34 green light
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The City Council today voted unanimously to approve an ordinance to amend the Living Building Pilot Project in order to facilitate and encourage developments that strive to meet the highest level of sustainable design.
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July 30, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Harrell, News Releases
City of Seattle hires new tribal liaison
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The City of Seattle announced today the hiring of Nicole Willis as the new tribal relations liaison for the Office of Intergovernmental Relations. She has served most recently as special assistant to the secretary for Indian Affairs at the US Department of Labor with Secretary Hilda L. Solis.