For me the question is when should a free society allow personal activities that occur in public to come under 24/7 surveillance? We must always strive for a balance that provides for safety without compromising the principles of our democracy.
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February 19, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
A Free Wi-Fi Network for Seattle?
The FCC is proposing giving away unlicensed portions of the digital spectrum to allow for super Wi-Fi networks across the nation.
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February 15, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
South Lake Union Waterfront Building Heights
Yesterday Councilmembers Rasmussen, Bagshaw and I sent out a press release stating our support for shorter, slimmer towers for the South Lake Union waterfront blocks. I’ve copied the press release below. Councilmembers support shorter, slimmer towers for South Lake Union waterfront blocks SEATTLE – Seattle City Councilmembers Nick Licata, Tom Rasmussen and Sally Bagshaw today [...]
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February 11, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
New Funds for Preservation
A new King County historic preservation program is the first to fund operations, rather than projects, and will go a long way to keeping such organizations viable, especially smaller organizations.
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February 8, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Details Matter in Arena and Stadium Agreements
Details matter in arena and stadium agreements. While I voted against the agreement for a SODO arena, when it was under discussion I focused on details in the agreement, seeking to avoid some of the most problematic provisions included in stadium and arena deals around the country. In researching deals around the country, one such [...]
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February 6, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
NEW Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) 2013 waitlist lottery
Seattle doesn’t have enough low income housing. I’m glad that SHA is giving those in greatest need this opportunity for safe, decent and affordable housing.
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February 4, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Urban ArtWorks + Sci-Fi Writing Contest
Sci-Fi Short Story Contest: winners announced March 1st; Urban ArtWorks: 70% of at-risk youth who complete an Urban ArtWorks project do not re-offend.
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February 1, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
520 Bridge Replacement Resolution
On Monday, February 4 the Council will meet as the 520 Project Committee to consider Resolution 31427 re: the Seattle portion of the 520 replacement project. The resolution is sponsored by Councilmember Conlin, and reflects detailed work made possible by collaboration with WSDOT, and good relations built over time. It recommends actions by the City [...]
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January 28, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Good News on Building 30
The winning bid for renovating Building 30 at Magnuson Park came in below City estimates, saving about $392,000.
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January 25, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
January 31 and February 13 forums on public financing of Seattle elections
A few weeks ago I blogged about exploring public financing for Seattle elections. The next step is two public forums on January 31 and February 13. On January 31, we’ll hear representatives from Los Angeles, San Francisco and Portland to talk about how public financing works in practice. On February 13, we’ll hear from leading [...]