The City Council approved a rezone of the South Lake neighborhood on Monday, May 6 by a 9-0 vote. The rezone increases maximum building heights to 400 feet adjacent to Denny, and 240 feet in much of SLU to Mercer, aside from the Cascade neighborhood. Previous zoning was 65 to 85 feet in most of [...]
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May 13, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Steamed Over Arts Education
Just as important as engineering and math is the innovative thinking and creativity that can allow science to be more than merely an exercise.
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May 10, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Council continues consideration of public financing of elections
On Monday, May 13 the Council will continue its consideration of returning Seattle to a system of partial public financing of elections. Seattle had public financing from 1979 to 1991 before a change in state law made it illegal from 1992 to 2008. The Council will review several issues relating to how a system of [...]
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May 8, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
“Reset Seattle” Proposes Solutions for Underwater Homeowners
Together, the City Council, in collaboration with the Office of Housing will explore all legal options to assisthomeowners who continue to suffer from the housing crisis
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May 6, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Give Parks a Piece of Your Mind
The Parks Dpt. is soliciting help from the public in planning the future of Seattle’s parks. Their goal is to gather public input for incorporation into their Parks Legacy Plan.
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May 3, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Update on marijuana zoning
At the May 8 meeting of the Housing, Human Services and Culture Committee next Wednesday, we’ll discuss and consider a decision agenda about Council Bill 117744 re: marijuana zoning, which I wrote about earlier. The decision agenda will be linked to the meeting agenda on Monday. The Committee held a public hearing on April 24, [...]
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April 29, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
2013 Mayor’s Arts Awards
Nominate your favorite artists or arts groups for a Mayor's Arts Award by May 15th!
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April 26, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Crisis in Bus Service Funding
We face a crisis in funding for our bus service. King County Metro estimates that 17% of current service will need to be cut, beginning next year, without additional funding. The problem is not new. Since 2008, King County Metro has faced a funding shortfall that they have addressed through a variety of efficiencies. Decline [...]
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April 25, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Somber Recognition of First Anniversary of the Launch of Family Housing Connection
Tonight in King County, children in 215 families will sleep in a car, in a greenbelt, on the streets, in an encampment, or in abandoned building. These children will wait months for their families to be placed in shelter or a hotel. This is unacceptable for a region of our resources.
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April 22, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
UP #335 Earth Day & Green Buildings
As we celebrate Earth Day today, I thought you should know about a green buildings resolution I have introduced, seeking to enhance the City's green building programs.