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The Seattle City Council invites members of the community to participate in the a public hearing next Thursday in City Council Chambers. Working together with Seattle residents, the Council wants next year's budget and Capital Improvement Plan to reflect the priorities and values of our City.
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Seattle City Council recommends against second Montlake Bridge for SR 520 project
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The Seattle City Council today adopted Resolution 31411 (8-0), providing an official recommendation against construction of a second Montlake Bridge in the foreseeable future to the Washington State Department of Transportation and the State Legislature.
Seattle City Council approves arena legislation
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The Council voted 6-2 today to approve a revised agreement with private investor Chris Hansen for a new sports and entertainment arena. The final version of the bill includes technical amendments discussed over the past ten days with the King County Council.
Council Committee advances towing cap legislation
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The City Council’s Government Performance and Finance Committee today voted 3-0 to cap fees for impound tows off private property.
On-line budget survey seeks Seattle’s input on priorities
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The Seattle City Council Budget Committee today launched an on-line survey asking residents for their priorities and opinions on city services as next week it begins its review of the 2013-2014 City budget...
Public Safety Committee: Job Assistance Legislation and Office of Professional Accountability Director
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At tomorrow’s Public Safety, Civil Rights and Technology Committee meeting, Councilmember Bruce Harrell will discuss legislation to increase public safety and job assistance through the reduction of criminal recidivism and why it is critical to improve the re-entry experience for those who have committed crimes and are rehabilitated.
Council to recognize public service of Governor Chris Gregoire
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The Seattle City Council will present a proclamation to Governor Chris Gregoire recognizing her twenty years in office, including eight years as Governor, on Monday at approximately 3:15 p.m.
Seattle City Councilmembers Nick Licata and Sally Bagshaw respond to Mayor’s Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center operations proposal
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As part of the Mayor’s upcoming 2013-14 budget proposal, Mayor McGinn recently announced his proposal to transfer the operations and programming of the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center (LHPAC) to the City’s Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs (OACA) from the Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR).
Council to honor the accomplishments of former Councilmember Cheryl Chow
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Former Seattle City Councilmember Cheryl Chow will receive special recognition for her public service in Seattle on Monday at 2 p.m.
Seattle City Council committee approves revised arena agreement
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The City Council's Government Performance and Finance Committee voted 7-0 (with one abstention) this afternoon to approve a revised version of legislation containing the proposed agreement to build a new sports and entertainment arena. The legislation will be considered by the Full Council on Monday, Sept. 24.