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September 7, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Towing legislation advances to committee
Yesterday consumer protection legislation I am sponsoring was presented for the first time in the Government Performance and Finance Committee. The legislation would place a cap on what towing companies can charge for impounds from private property. Currently, there is no limit on what towing companies can charge for impound tows from private property and [...]
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September 4, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Happy Birthday Seattle Center
Seattle Center began as the ’62 World’s Fair, or Century 21 Exposition, which opened well ahead of schedule – some 38 years before the 21st century.
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August 20, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Arts & Social Change Symposium
Friday 8/24 deadline for artist applying to exhibit at Arts & Social Change Symposium at Seattle Center October 12th and 13th!
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August 15, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Update on proposed SODO arena
Discussions about the proposed SODO arena are ongoing between Council staff and arena proponent Chris Hansen. City Councilmember Tim Burgess noted on his blog that the Government Performance and Finance Committee he chairs will next consider the proposed Memorandum of Understanding in September. Hansen released a statement on discussions as well. Eight Councilmembers sent a [...]
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August 13, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Funding Filmmakers
A new program called Filmworks Innovation Lab provides $350,000 annually to fund up to 30% of a small motion picture production's budget.
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August 10, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Proposed SODO Arena, DOJ Settlement, Yesler Terrace on Council Edition
The August edition of the Seattle Channel’s City Inside/Out: Council Edition is available on the Seattle Channel website. I appear with Councilmembers Harrell and O’Brien. We discuss the proposed SODO arena, the Memorandum of Understanding with the...
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August 8, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
New Foreclosure Relief Program
Between 2009-2012 the foreclosure crisis is projected to cost Washington communities, homeowners and local governments approximately $3.7 billion
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August 1, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Composing in Seattle
Many Seattle composers don’t receive the attention they might deserve. So, I created the Seattle Composer web page showcasing music one might not otherwise get to hear.
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July 31, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Proposal to Cap Towing Impounds from Private Property
Yesterday the Mayor and I held a press conference announcing legislation to place a cap on what towing companies can charge for impounds from private property. This will address the excessive fees some towing companies charge, and protect consumers. Currently, there are no laws limiting how much towing companies can charge for impounds off private [...]