Contents 9-12 PSHS Committee Meeting SPOG Leader Says Woman Killed by Another Police Officer “Had Limited Value” Vacant Building Monitoring Program Legislative Update Hiawatha Playfield Reopening Are You Raising a Grandchild? Seattle Rescue Plan Progre...
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Seattle City Council passes legislation to boost public EV charging stations
The Seattle City Council passed legislation today that will help increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations in Seattle. The legislation was sponsored by Councilmember Sara Nelson and passed unanimously. While there are already public charging ports in Seattle, many more are needed to keep up with demand as the use of EVs skyrockets....
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Seattle proclaims August 14, 2023 Ballard FC Day
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Dan Strauss signed a proclamation today declaring August 14, 2023 to be Ballard FC Day. Members of the team stopped by Seattle City Hall today to celebrate winning the USL League 2 National Champions in just their second season. Ballard FC beat the Lionsbridge Football Club 2-1 with a...
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Seattle City Council approves funding for Cinerama re-opening, community programming
The Seattle City Council voted to approve a grant to help SIFF re-open the historic Cinerama theater and provide public benefit programming there. Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis secured the funding as part of the Midyear Supplemental Budget. The $950,000 in funding will help SIFF re-open the Cinerama later this year. King County roughly matched the...
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Seattle City Council approves 2026 FIFA World Cup plan
For the first time in its history, Seattle will host the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. In preparation, the Seattle City Council passed legislation today outlining how hosting duties will work. Billed as the “biggest tournament of all time,” 16 cities across 3 countries have been selected to host the games. The massive, month-long celebration will...
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Seattle City Council votes down rent control ‘trigger law’
The Seattle City Council voted against legislation, sponsored by Councilmember Kshama Sawant, that would have established a rent control policy for the city. That legislation would have only gone into effect if Washington State repeals its laws outlawing cities from implementing rent control. The legislation was rejected by a vote of 6-2. Washington...
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Seattle City Council to hold public hearing on Seattle Police Management Association contract
The Seattle City Council will be holding a public hearing to gather community input on the upcoming Seattle Police Management Association (SPMA) contract negotiations. It will be on August 8 at 5:30 pm inside Council Chambers at Seattle City Hall. It’s a crucial moment, as it will be the public’s only opportunity to give...
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Abortion bans are forcing more patients to Seattle. How funding from the Seattle City Council is supporting them
It’s been just over a year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ruling people did not have a right to access abortion and allowing states to dramatically repress reproductive rights. In the wake of that decision, the Seattle City Council fought back. Today, the Council got a briefing from public health officials on...
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Racing Zones vote in Transportation/SPU Committee // App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights’ Ordinance // Myers Way Encampment Update // July 26th South Park Civic Coffee Event // Share Your Input on Morgan Junction Park by 7/31 // Community Service Preference Points Go into Effect
Contents Racing Zones vote in Transportation/SPU Committee App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights’ Ordinance Myers Way Encampment Update July 26th South Park Civic Coffee Event Share Your Input on Morgan Junction Park by 7/31 Community Service Preference...
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July 11 Public Safety and Human Services Committee Update // Amendments to Accountability Ordinance for the Administration of CPC // Deactivation Legislation // King County Flood Control District Board South Park Funding Approval // SPD Micro Community Policing Plan Forum // Seeking Applications for Ethics and Elections Commission // District 1 Parks Updates // Join the Board of Health // Free Summer Meals for Kids
Contents July 11 Public Safety and Human Services Committee Update Amendments to Accountability Ordinance for the Administration of CPC Deactivation Legislation King County Flood Control District Board South Park Funding Approval SPD Micro Community Po...