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May 12, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases

Meeting on Capitol Hill to Consider Neighborhood Preservation Solutions

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City of Seattle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/12/2014

Councilmember Tom Rasmussen

Meeting on Capitol Hill to Consider Neighborhood Preservation Solutions

SEATTLE - Councilmember Tom Rasmussen will host a special City Council Transportation Committee meeting on Capitol Hill Monday evening. Monday's meeting will include a discussion of legislation Rasmussen has introduced to strengthen the City's' efforts to retain existing, character-rich, buildings in Capitol Hill's Pike/Pine neighborhood.

"The legislation (Council Bill 118096) is intended to support new growth, and to encourage the restoration and re-use of historic Capitol Hill buildings that are at risk of being destroyed to make way for new buildings," said Rasmussen.  "This bill strengthens incentives to preserve the pre-1940s buildings that help make Pike/Pine the unique and popular neighborhood it is today.  The legislation is the result of many discussions and meetings with property owners and community members for more than a year.  I thank everyone who has been working with me to develop the proposed legislation and I look forward to hearing public comments at the meeting."

At the meeting, Councilmembers will also discuss traffic volumes, traffic speeds, and collisions that are summarized in the 2012 Traffic Report prepared by the Seattle Department of Transportation.  The committee will also be briefed on a new technique to protect trees in construction zones.

WHAT:
Special meeting of the Seattle City Council's Transportation Committee

WHEN/WHERE: 
Monday, May 12, 2014, 6:00 8:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church
1111 Harvard Avenue, Seattle (Fellowship Hall)

WHO:
Councilmember Tom Rasmussen
Councilmember Mike O'Brien
Councilmember Jean Godden
Public

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May 8, 2014January 6, 2023News Releases

Minimum Wage public forum announced regarding Mayor’s proposal

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City of Seattle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/8/2014

Councilmember Sally J. Clark

Minimum Wage public forum announced regarding Mayor's proposal

Seattle - Councilmembers will host a public forum on Tuesday, May 13 to hear input from the public relating to Mayor Ed Murray's proposal to raise the minimum wage in Seattle.  The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Rainier Beach High School.

Each member of the public will have up to 2 minutes to address Councilmembers and their fellow attendees.   Public comment sign-up sheets will be available at 5:30 p.m. 

The City Council's Select Committee on Minimum Wage and Income Inequality will hold its next meeting on Thursday, May 15, 9:30 a.m., in City Council Chambers.  For future meeting dates, visit the Council's Minimum Wage webpage (meetings are subject to change).The Council accepts written public comments at any time.

WHAT:
Public Comment opportunity with the Council's Select Committee on Minimum Wage and Income Inequality

WHEN:
6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 13

WHERE:
Rainier Beach High School
8815 S Seward Park Ave
Seattle  98118

WHO:
Seattle City Councilmembers
Public

Translation and Interpretation services available upon request. Please contact Linda Diibon at (206) 684-8343.

Korean: "요청하시면 번역이나 통역을 제공해드립니다."'

Vietnamese: "Dịch và thông dịch sẵn sàng nếu có sự yêu cầu"

Spanish: "Servicios de traducción e interpretación disponibles bajo petición"

Somali: "Adeega Turjubaanka waxaa lagu heli karaa codsasho"

Tagalog: "Matutulungan ka naming maintindihan kung hihingi ka ng tulong"

Mandarin: "我們可以提供翻譯服務"

Cantonese: "我们可以提供翻译服务"

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May 6, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Harrell, News Releases

Councilmember Harrell to host South Precinct public safety meeting

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City of Seattle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/6/2014

Councilmember Bruce Harrell

Councilmember Harrell to host South Precinct public safety meeting

Seattle - Councilmember Bruce Harrell will convene a Special Public Safety, Civil Rights, and Technology committee meeting this Wednesday at the Southeast Senior Center to focus on public safety concerns in South Precinct neighborhoods.

"Because of the most recent shootings in the Central District and at Rainier and McClellan, I have organized this special meeting to review the recent violence we have experienced and examine what immediate actions we can take moving forward," said Councilmember Harrell, chair of the Council's Public Safety, Civil Rights and Technology Committee. "This meeting will drive the discussion to find solutions."

The Seattle Police Department will present data regarding police staffing, crime statistics, response time to priority one and priority two calls, calls for police service, and police service hours. Additionally, the Rainier Beach Operations plan will be presented, which addresses problems around South Shore K-8 School and safety at Sound Transit's Othello and Rainier Beach Stations.

"The presence of the community and input at this meeting will be invaluable," added Councilmember Harrell.

WHO:
Councilmember Harrell has invited the following representatives:

  1. Harry Bailey, Interim Chief of Police, Seattle Police Department
  2. John Hayes, Captain, South Precinct, Seattle Police Department
  3. Steve Strand, Lieutenant, South Precinct Operations, Seattle Police Department
  4. Mark Solomon, Crime Prevention Coordinator, Seattle Police Department
  5. Ken Cummins, Chief, Sound Transit Police
  6. Matt York, East Precinct Liaison, City Attorney's Office

WHAT:
Discussion on recent public safety incidents in South Seattle; Define and implement solutions

WHEN:
5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 7

WHERE:
Southeast Seattle Senior Center
4655 South Holly Seattle, WA 98118

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May 2, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Harrell, News Releases

Councilmember Harrell: “Effective policing at yesterday’s May Day marches”

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City of Seattle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/2/2014

Councilmember Bruce A. Harrell

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 2, 2014

Councilmember Harrell: "Effective policing at yesterday's May Day marches"

Seattle - Councilmember Bruce Harrell, chair of the Council's Public Safety, Civil Rights and Technology Committee, issued the following statement today regarding the Seattle Police Department's handling of yesterday's May Day protests:

"I would like to express my gratitude to our Seattle Police Department for their professional, effective policing at yesterday's May Day marches. The officers were calm, collected and professional, and the de-escalation techniques I witnessed were conducted with great patience and effectiveness.

"I thank Chief Bailey, Captain Fowler and Assistant Chief McDonough for their smart and reasoned leadership, positive collaboration with regional partners and solid communication. This is clearly a team committed to learning, improving from previous experiences, and performing their duties under the new use of force policies."

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April 29, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases

Councilmember O’Brien’s Statement in Support of Governor Inslee’s Carbon Emissions Reduction Taskforce

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City of Seattle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/29/2014

Councilmember O'Brien

Councilmember O'Brien's Statement in Support of Governor Inslee's Carbon Emissions Reduction Taskforce

SEATTLE -- Councilmember Mike O'Brien offered the following statement in response to Governor Jay Inslee's creation of a Carbon Emissions Reduction Taskforce today:

"Today, I am proud to see Governor Inslee stand with leaders from business, public health, labor and public interest organizations to move Washington forward on climate action. This is the kind of leadership that exemplifies Washington values - acting in the best interest of our economy and environment.

"The City of Seattle has prioritized climate action. We are excited to work with the state to reduce carbon pollution while fostering business solutions to the challenge we face.

"Washington State has a history of being on the cutting edge. To address the challenge of climate change, it will require all of our innovation, energy and ability. Together I know we can make positive change happen."

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April 22, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases

Councilmembers to host spring ‘Community Budget Workshops’ around Seattle

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City of Seattle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/22/2014

Councilmember Nick Licata

Councilmembers to host spring 'Community Budget Workshops' around Seattle

SEATTLE - City Councilmembers will host four "Community Budget Workshops" in Delridge, the Central District, University District and Columbia City over the month of May. Councilmembers will engage with the public to ask their spending priorities for the 2015-2016 City budget. Members of the public can make suggestions about the specific departments listed for each workshop, as well as identify neighborhood needs and priorities. After a City Budget Office presentation, there will be small group discussions with Councilmembers, and a report back at the end. The public is encouraged to drop in during any of the scheduled times to talk about any issues concerning the City budget.

"We wanted to reach out into the community and hear what the public has to say about their budget," said Councilmember Nick Licata, Chair of the City Council Budget Committee. "I hope you’ll stop by to talk to us about any issues important to you."

WHAT: "Community Budget Workshops" with Seattle City Councilmembers

WHEN/WHERE:

DATE/TIME: Tues., May 6, 6p - 8p
DEPARTMENTS: Human Services/Housing/Economic Development
LOCATION: Rainier Community Center, Multipurpose Room (Columbia City)

DATE/TIME: Wed., May 7, 6p - 8p
DEPARTMENTS: Transportation/Land Use
LOCATION: Garfield Community Center, Multipurpose Room (Central Area)

DATE/TIME: Thurs., May 8, 6p - 8p
DEPARTMENTS: Parks/Neighborhoods/Libraries/Arts
LOCATION: University Heights Community Center, Room 209 (University District)

DATE/TIME: Wed., May 14, 6p - 8p
DEPARTMENTS: Public Safety/Civil Rights
LOCATION: Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, Room 111 (Delridge)

WHO:
Seattle City Councilmembers
Public

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