FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/16/2013
Councilmember Richard ConlinCouncil adopts far-reaching plan to sustain urban trees
SEATTLE -- City Council voted unanimously to adopt Seattle's Urban Forest Stewardship Plan today, which will preserve and enhance S...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/17/2013
Councilmember Sally J. Clark
Council President Clark to host first-of-a-kind support workshop for business organizations
Seattle Business Organizations Symposium will provide information, resources, and networking opportunities
Seattle - Council President Sally J. Clark will host the first-of-a-kind Seattle Business Organizations Symposium on Friday, September 20. The event will provide local organizations with a variety of resources and advice on how to help business organizations and business districts grow and be more successful.
The symposium will include a panel discussion on enhancing media coverage; presentations on how businesses can organize themselves, produce events, spruce up their neighborhoods and better market their products and services; a case study on how Pioneer Square used a variety of tools and resources to become Seattle's newest up and coming neighborhood; and a resource fair featuring more than a dozen services for neighborhood chambers and business organizations.
A complete list of presenters, event sponsors and the agenda are available online. The event is free and open to business owners and managers, members of chambers of commerce, or other smaller business organizations. Please RSVP to David Yeaworth at david.yeaworth@seattle.gov or (206) 684-5327.
WHAT: Small Business Organizations Symposium
WHEN: Friday, September 20 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bertha Knight Landes Room, First Floor - Seattle City Hall (600 Fourth Ave)
WHO:
Maia Segura, Penniless Projects and SouthendSeattle.com
Tenagne "Tina" Moges Gashe, Café Ibex
Karyn Schwartz, Capitol Hill Entrepreneurial Women
Kristine Cunningham, University District Chamber of Commerce
Susan Davis, Rainier Chamber of Commerce
Wayne Lau, Rainier Valley Community Development Fund
Louise Chernin, Greater Seattle Business Association
Leslie Smith, Lisa Dixon & Karen True, Alliance for Pioneer Square
Liz Stenning, International Sustainability Institute
Theresa Barreras, Office of Economic Development
Tracy Record, West Seattle Blog
Natalie Swaby, KING TV
Sanjay Bhatt, Seattle Times
David Blanford, Visit Seattle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/17/2013
Councilmember Bruce Harrell
Council Committee to vote on Police Oversight Auditor
Seattle - Councilmember Bruce Harrell, chair of the Council's Public Safety, Civil Rights and Technology Committee, will call fo...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/16/2013
Councilmember Bruce Harrell
Federal Police Monitor to brief Council on new use of force policies
Seattle - Councilmember Bruce Harrell, chair of the Council's Public Safety, Civil Rights and Technology Committe...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/12/2013
Councilmember Nick Licata
Licata receives favorable response to first-ever use of web video conferencing presentation in Chambers
Seattle - Councilmember Nick Licata issued the following statement regarding his use of WebEx technology, or web video conferencing, during Wednesday's meeting of the Housing, Human Services, Health and Culture Committee:
"Yesterday in my committee, Dr. Robert Hockett of Cornell University Law School presented his foreclosure research findings to Councilmembers via WebEx webcam technology. This was a first-of-its-kind presentation for Council Chambers.
"I've heard nothing but positive feedback about this innovative and cost-effective way of connecting with an expert across the country. By having Dr. Hockett appear on the screen, rather than traveling thousands of miles to present at our meeting, an estimated 140,00lbs of carbon emissions was saved.
"I hope that my colleagues and I will continue bringing national experts to Council Chambers at significant taxpayer savings.
"A special thanks to our technology experts here at City Council, who managed to execute a low-tech, high-impact presentation on short notice."
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/12/2013
Councilmember Jean Godden
Councilmember Jean Godden introduces Comprehensive Commercial Recycling
Businesses to recycle aluminum, plastic and glass
Seattle - Councilmember Jean Godden introduced legislation today to require that Seattle businesses recycle glass, plastic, tin, and aluminum, effective July 2014. Six months of educational outreach to businesses would be conducted before the requirement takes effect, with one-and-a-half years before the use of civil infractions for enforcement. Councilmember Godden also directed SPU to streamline the process for business owners to convert to comprehensive recycling, allocating $150,000 for business engagement.
"This is clearly the next step in Seattle's recycling effort," said Councilmember Jean Godden, Chair of the Libraries, Utilities, and Center Committee. “Homeowners have been recycling bottles and cans since 2005, and it's time we reenergize the effort to preserve our dwindling natural resources."
Seattle businesses discard over 8,000 tons of recyclable bottles and cans in the landfill every year. Businesses are currently required to recycle only paper and cardboard. By 2019, this ban will reduce recyclables that go to the landfill by 6,000 tons, or over 200 shipping containers, per year.
Regardless the size or type of business, switching to a strong recycling program is expected to save the company money. Savings will range from $55 per month for a small restaurant to $1,522 for a large office building, according to Seattle Public Utilities.
"I doubled the funding for business recycling outreach to ensure this is a win for both business and the environment." said Godden. "What better year to do this than on the 25th anniversary of curbside recycling in Seattle?"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/10/2013
Council encourages participation in citywide food drive
Seattle - The City of Seattle will participate in a citywide food drive, which will occur from Wednesday, September 11 through Saturday, September 21. The food drive, known as the "Compassion Harvest," is part of the Compassion Games, which was inspired by the Dalai Lama's "Seeds of Compassion" event in 2011. Seattle is competing against 16 other cities to donate and distribute the most food to our local food banks.
Seattleites are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to their local food banks to help restock the pantries of local food organizations this fall. Information including a map of local food banks is available here. Food bins will also be located in the City Hall lobby at 600 4th Avenue, and in Seattle Municipal Tower lobby at 700 5th Avenue.
The "Compassion Harvest" Food Drive is done in partnership with Food Lifeline, Northwest Harvest, United Way of King County, Seattle Food Committee, Solid Ground/Lettuce Link, City Fruit, Beacon Food Forest, Nourishing Networks, Ballard Food Bank, Concern for Neighbors Food Bank, Queen Anne Food Bank, and Asian Counseling and Referral Service.
WHAT:
Citywide Food Drive
WHEN:
Wednesday, September 11 through Saturday, September 21
WHERE:
Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave, Seattle 98104
Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 Fifth Ave, Seattle 98104
Food Banks throughout Seattle
WHO:
The people of Seattle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/9/2013
Councilmember Nick Licata
Council To Receive New Home Foreclosure Report
Review will focus on permanent solutions, not short term fixes
Seattle - Councilmember Nick Licata issued the following statement on a forthc...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/3/2013
Councilmember Richard ConlinConlin introduces bill to encourage mixed-use development
Legislation to set minimum densities in pedestrian-oriented zones
SEATTLE - Councilmember Richard Conlin introduced interim con...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/3/2013
Councilmember Tim Burgess
Councilmembers to consider Preschool for All plan tomorrow
Seattle - A Council committee will introduce and discuss a Preschool for All plan tomorrow, which would ultimately make volunta...