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Led by newly sworn in president Sally J. Clark, the Seattle City Council reaffirmed their commitment to economic recovery and strengthening regional partnerships at today's swearing in ceremony. Returning Councilmembers Tim Burgess, Jean Godden, Bruce Harrell, and Tom Rasmussen were sworn in today in the traditional Oath of Office ceremony.
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The Seattle City Council will hold the Oath of Office ceremony and vote on new council committees, established by Resolution 31350 at the Full Council meeting, Monday, January 9, at 2 p.m. The next Council President will also be confirmed at this time. A reception will be held in the Bertha Knight Landes room after Full Council adjourns.
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Seattle City Councilmembers Sally J. Clark and Tom Rasmussen today released the following comments on Gov. Chris Gregoire’s leadership in supporting marriage equality:
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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: