Author: Joseph Peha (Joseph Peha)

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Update on Myers Way / District 1 Parks Updates / Elder Abuse Awareness Day Proclamation / Council Vote on Bill to Incorporate State Law on Drug Possession & Public Use into Municipal Code

Contents Update on Myers Way District 1 Parks Updates Elder Abuse Awareness Day Proclamation Council Vote on Bill to Incorporate State Law on Drug Possession & Public Use into Municipal Code Update on Myers Way I wrote last week about hearing from ...

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Councilmember Pedersen launches bold tax reform to make the system more fair for Seattle

Pedersen’s fiscally responsible tax reform legislation would, for the first time, eliminate a regressive tax for everyone and offset that water tax revenue with a local 2% capital gains excise tax.  SEATTLE – Councilmember Alex Pedersen (District 4 – Northeast Seattle) announced today a bold tax reform to make our system more fair for Seattle with legislation eliminating...

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Happy June Pride / KCRHA 5 Year Plan Approved / Outreach to District 1 Encampments / Consent Decree Status Conference / Sound Transit Timelines for West Seattle and Ballard Lines / Parks Workshop in Delridge / SW Precinct Community Dialogue / Refuse to Abuse

Contents Happy June Pride KCRHA 5 Year Plan Approved Outreach to District 1 Encampments Consent Decree Status Conference Sound Transit Timelines for West Seattle and Ballard Lines 6/6 Parks Workshop in Delridge SW Precinct Community Dialogue Refuse to ...

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New Survey of Seattle Residents Reveals 75% Support for Impact Fees to Pay for Transportation Infrastructure 

Councilmember Pedersen Urges Policymakers to Listen to Results of the Survey  SEATTLE – Councilmember Alex Pedersen (District 4, Northeast Seattle) released new survey results revealing the views of Seattle residents on pressing transportation and related topics, including 75% support for impact fees to help pay for transportation infrastructure. Conducted May 5 through May 13, 2023, the survey asked several...

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Seattle City Council Passes Stronger Tree Protection Ordinance That Protects Ten Times as Many Trees While Increasing Housing Stock

SEATTLE – Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6- Northwest Seattle) Chair of the Land Use Committee, in collaboration with Mayor Bruce Harrell, has passed a new, stronger Tree Protection Ordinance to safeguard our urban canopy, combat climate change, and create a more sustainable future for the Emerald City. This ordinance is a comprehensive approach to preserving, protecting, and...

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Bola Wrap Press Conference / Responding to Gun Violence / Mental Health Resources for Students / Parks and Warm Weather / South Park Flooding / West Seattle High School Landmark Legislation

Contents Bola Wrap Press Conference Responding to Gun Violence Mental Health Resources for Students Parks and Warm Weather Flood Control District Testimony to Address South Park Flooding West Seattle High School Landmark and Controls and Incentives Leg...

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First Responders Protections / May is Mental Health Awareness Month / SR99 Northbound Ramp Opened Tuesday Morning / Learning More about LEAD and Co-LEAD / Draft App-Based Workers Deactivations Rights Ordinance / Justice40 Initiative Event / City Light TempWise Pilot / Washington State Ferries Public Meetings / Harm Reduction in Action

Contents First Responders Protections May is Mental Health Awareness Month SR99 Northbound Ramp Opened Tuesday Morning Learning More about LEAD and Co-LEAD Draft App-Based Workers Deactivations Rights Ordinance Justice40 Initiative Event City Light Tem...

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West Seattle Bridge Update/SR 99 Ramp Update / Pay Equity in the News / Family Support Funding Available / Free eBooks for Teens & Young Adults / 2024 City Council Boundary Maps / Public Safety Jobs / SFD Fallen Firefighters Memorial / App-Based Workers PSST Effective May 1st

Contents West Seattle Bridge Update/SR 99 Ramp Update Pay Equity in the News Family Support Funding Available Free eBooks for Teens & Young Adults 2024 City Council Boundary Maps Public Safety Jobs SFD Fallen Firefighters Memorial App-Based Workers...