I join the working people and community members of Seattle who are understandably relieved at Mayor Ed Murray’s resignation. I had made clear in my July 31 Editorial that while no one should be tried in the court of public opinion, Murray had failed as an elected leader by repeatedly attacking the character of his...
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September 7, 2017January 6, 2023News Releases, Sawant
Councilmember Kshama Sawant responds to Amazon’s announcement it will build 2nd headquarters
Councilmember Kshama Sawant (District 3, Central Seattle) issued the following statement after Amazon announced its intention to develop a second headquarters location outside Seattle: “Amazon’s quest for a second massive corporate base is reminiscent of Boeing’s ongoing efforts to ship jobs out of the Seattle area and hold us hostage. For decades, Boeing executives and...
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September 5, 2017January 6, 2023News Releases, Sawant
Councilmember Sawant Regarding Attack on DACA
Councilmember Kshama Sawant (District 3, Central Seattle), issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s attack Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): “Donald Trump’s egregious attack on the lives of over 800,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients is part of his promised all-out right-wing assault on immigrants. As an immigrant myself, as...
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September 5, 2017January 6, 2023Gonzalez, News Releases
Councilmember González’s Statement on DACA Preservation
Councilmember M. Lorena González (Position 9, Citywide), chair of the Council’s Gender Equity, Safe Communities & New Americans Committee, issued the following statement in response to Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ announcement on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals’ (DACA) rescission: “Today’s announcement by President Trump’s administration demonstrates his premeditated effort to rescind protections and continue attacks...
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August 14, 2017January 6, 2023Herbold, News Releases
Council Approves Fair Chance Housing Legislation: Councilmember Herbold’s Remarks as Delivered
Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1, West Seattle & South Park) shared the following remarks as delivered today during deliberation by the Full Council of the Fair Chance Housing ordinance, which passed 8-0. The legislation, co-sponsored by Council President Bruce Harrell, prohibits landlords from screening applicants based on past arrests or criminal convictions: “I first want...
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August 10, 2017January 6, 2023News Releases, Obrien
Councilmember O’Brien Unveils Proposal to Aid People Living in Vehicles
Councilmember Mike O’Brien (District 6, Northwest Seattle), Chair of the Council’s Sustainability and Transportation Committee, issued the following statement regarding his proposed legislation intended to help respond to the needs of people living in their vehicles: “In 2016, City of Seattle funding helped thousands of people exit homelessness and move into permanent housing, and I’m...
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August 10, 2017January 6, 2023Burgess, News Releases
Councilmember Burgess’ Statement on Supreme Court Upholding Seattle’s Gun Violence Tax
Councilmember Tim Burgess (Position 8, Citywide), chair of the Council’s Finance Committee, issued the following statement after the Washington State Supreme Court upheld Seattle’s Gun Violence Tax. Burgess introduced the legislation at Council in 2015: “I’m thrilled to see our Supreme Court so strongly uphold Seattle’s Gun Violence Tax. We knew from the start that...
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August 8, 2017January 6, 2023Herbold, News Releases
Council Committee Approves Fair Chance Housing Legislation
The Council committee responsible for civil rights legislation recommended approval of the Fair Chance Housing ordinance by a 6-0 vote today. The legislation, sponsored by Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1, West Seattle & South Park) and Council President Bruce Harrell (District 2, South Seattle), prohibits landlords from screening applicants based on past arrests or criminal...
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August 7, 2017January 6, 2023Johnson, News Releases
Councilmember Johnson Celebrates Magnuson Park Community Investments
Councilmember Rob Johnson (District 4, Northeast Seattle) celebrated Council’s unanimous vote to dedicate funding toward Magnuson Park community improvements today. Through the Council’s quarterly supplemental budget, Councilmembers dedicated $75,000 toward increased park security at Magnuson Park and enhanced human services for low-income residents there. Further, the City has committed to enhancing lighting at Magnuson Park,...
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August 2, 2017January 6, 2023News Releases
Councilmember González’s Statement on President Trump’s Proposed RAISE Act
SEATTLE – Councilmember M. Lorena González (Position 9, Citywide), Chair of the Council’s Gender Equity, Safe Communities and New Americans Committee, issued the following statement after the President expressed his support for the federal RAISE Act immigration legislation which would, according to the New York Times, “cut legal immigration to the United States in half within a decade by...