Councilmember Mike O’Brien (Northeast Seattle – District 6) issued the following statement in response to SDOT’s announcement regarding One Center City: “Throughout the country, we have seen that when city bike networks are expanded and connected, ridership increases and people are safer. “While I appreciate the much-needed transit improvements, I’m extremely frustrated that the One...
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April 2, 2018January 6, 2023Mosqueda, News Releases
Council Votes to Eliminate Subminimum Wage
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda’s (Citywide – Pos. 8) first piece of labor policy passed with a vote of 8-0 by the Seattle City Council, codifying the City’s commitment to eliminate a subminimum wage for workers with disabilities. C.B. 119220 ends the archaic practice of allowing people with disabilities to be paid a subminimum wage, and codifies...
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April 2, 2018January 6, 2023Johnson, News Releases
Councilmember Johnson on Council’s Passage of Efficient, Flexible Approach to Parking
Councilmember Rob Johnson (District 4, Northeast Seattle), Chair of the Planning, Land Use & Zoning Committee, issued the following statement following a vote of 7-1 in support of Council Bill 119221, a measure intended to update and improve off-street parking regulations in Seattle: “We know that an over supply of cheap parking has a negative...
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March 27, 2018January 6, 2023Councilmember Mosqueda, Mosqueda, News Releases
Seattle City Council Opposes Federal Changes to 2020 Census
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) initiated a council letter signed by all members of Seattle City Council to Secretary Wilbur Ross at the U.S. Department of Commerce opposing the proposed changes to the 2020 census. “We have a duty to represent the over 700,000 people who live in Seattle, and without accurate data from...
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March 23, 2018January 6, 2023Councilmember Herbold
Proposed Ethics Code Legislation; In-District Office Hours
Proposed Ethics Code Legislation On Tuesday, the Governance, Equity, and Technology Committee heard legislation regarding an amendment to “the Seattle Municipal Code to require City Councilmembers to disclose financial interests in legislative matters under consideration by the City Council prior to participating in those matters, and creating a limited exception to the requirement that City […]
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March 19, 2018January 6, 2023Mosqueda, News Releases
Council Halts Rent Bidding Apps, City to Evaluate Impacts to Housing Access
Council adopted Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda’s first piece of Council-developed legislation by a vote of 8-0 today, putting a moratorium on “rent bidding” platforms in Seattle. This burgeoning new technology allows landlords to competitively auction rental housing units to the highest bidder via applications. The “rent bidding” legislation gives Seattle the opportunity to understand the applications’...
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March 12, 2018January 6, 2023Gonzalez, Herbold, News Releases
Progressive Revenue Task Force Issues Final Recommendations
The Progressive Revenue Task Force (PRTF) released its final report today with the unanimous consent of its 17 members. The City Council formed the PRTF to explore potential new progressive revenue options including an employee hours’ tax (EHT) and to identify potential investments that address Seattle’s homelessness State of Emergency. The PRTF members highlighted the...
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March 9, 2018January 6, 2023Councilmember Herbold
Celebrating International Women’s Day; Report on SPU/SCL Call Center; Parking in the West Seattle Junction; Hate Crimes Audit Update
Celebrating International Women’s Day On Monday March 5th the Seattle City Council and Mayor Durkan signed a proclamation declaring Thursday March 8th, 2018 as International Women’s Day. The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is Press for Progress. This year the Seattle City Council and Mayor Durkan celebrated International Women’s Day with a proclamation (please upload document and […]
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February 16, 2018January 6, 2023Councilmember Herbold
Fauntleroy Watershed Council Annual Report; New Parking Legislation Proposal; Bus Service to Admiral and Alki; In-District Office Hours
Fauntleroy Watershed Council Annual Report In my Civil Rights, Utilities, Economic Development, and Arts committee meeting on Tuesday we heard from the Fauntleroy Watershed Council who presented their annual report. The Fauntleroy Watershed Council is a venue for volunteers interested supporting and maintaining the Fauntleroy Creek, Park, and other natural areas within the Fauntleroy watershed. […]
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January 31, 2018January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Mosqueda
Councilmembers’ Statement on School Bus Strike Tomorrow
Councilmembers Teresa Mosqueda, Rob Johnson and Lorena González issued the following statement regarding the school bus driver strike set to begin tomorrow: “The people who safely transport our kiddos in Seattle to public schools deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. This must begin with a decent contract with First Student. We stand in...