Author: Joseph Peha (Joseph Peha)

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Councilmember Morales Hosts the First Gathering of the Seattle Social Housing Developer Board

Seattle, WA – On Friday morning, Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2, Chinatown / International District and South Seattle) and newly appointed members of the Seattle Social Housing Developer Board gathered for the first time at Councilmember Morales’ Neighborhoods Committee. Eight members joined both virtually and in person.   The new board is tasked with overseeing the social...

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How the City Prioritizes Encampments for Services / Return Your Ballot / Brain Health in District 1 / Medical Abortion is Legal and Available Here / Roxhill Park Bog Preservation Efforts / SER Report Wave 4 Report / Rental Late Fee Cap / Firefighters’ Obstruction Bill

Contents How the City Prioritizes Encampments for Services Time to Return Your Ballot Talking Brain Health in District 1 Medical Abortion is Legal and Available Here Roxhill Park Bog Preservation Efforts SER Report Wave 4 Report Rental Late Fee Cap Fir...

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Herbold Celebrates the Confirmation of Tanya Kim as the Permanent Director of the Human Services Department

Seattle, WA – Councilmember Lisa Herbold (West Seattle and South Park) celebrated the Seattle City Council’s unanimous vote to recommend the appointment of Tanya Kim, who was the Acting Director of the Human Services Department, to the permanent position.    This is an important appointment. The Human Services Department (HSD), which has been without a permanent director since 2018, is...

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Councilmember Morales, Mayor Harrell, Office of Civil Rights Pass Historic Race & Social Justice Ordinance

SEATTLE – Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales (District 2 – Southeast Seattle & Chinatown-International District), Mayor Bruce Harrell, and Seattle Office for Civil Rights Director Derrick Wheeler-Smith celebrated the unanimous passage of an ordinance officially codifying the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) into law. This will permanently solidify the City of Seattle’s commitment to engaging in its work...

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Councilmember Lewis applauds revitalization plan for Downtown 

SEATTLE – Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis (District 7 – Downtown) issued the following statement in support of Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan that was announced today:   “When the Council and the Mayor work together we can overcome Seattle’s biggest problems. I applaud Mayor Harrell for his collaborative approach and emphasis on action to build a vibrant...

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Committee Update / Food Assistance / Career Pathways for Gun Violence-Affected Youth / Last Chance for Free Covid Tests / April Pools Day / EV Charging Stations / Get Engaged program / Fair Chance Housing / Free Kia and Hyundai Anti-Theft Devices

Contents Update from the 4/11 Public Safety & Human Services Committee Food Assistance: How to Find – or Give – Help Apply By 4/21 for Career Pathways for Gun Violence-Affected Youth Grant Last Chance to Order Free Covid Tests from Stat...

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Councilmember Mosqueda and Mayor Bruce Harrell Celebrate First-in-the-Nation Permanent Sick and Safe Leave for Gig Workers

The New Law Also Expands Paid Sick Leave to More Types of App-Based Workers  SEATTLE – Today Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) and Mayor Bruce Harrell lauded the creation of permanent paid sick and safe time (PSST) benefits for app-based workers. The City Council passed Council Bill 120514 by a unanimous 9-0 vote this...

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Soaring Overdose Deaths / App-Based Workers’ Protections / 988 Implementation / Nowruz Proclamation / Impact Fee Projects, Presentations / Sound Transit Board Action / West Marginal Way Bike Lane Update / Have Apple Health? Time to Reconfirm! / Seattle Preschool Program Applications Now Open / Volunteer for Seattle/King County Clinic

Contents Soaring Overdose Deaths App-Based Workers’ Protections 988 Implementation Nowruz Proclamation Impact Fee Projects, Presentations Sound Transit Board Action West Marginal Way Bike Lane Update Have Apple Health?  Time to Reconfirm! Seattle Presc...

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SFD Fire Safety Fair and Free Smoke Strobe Alarms / New Telehealth Clinic Finder / Join a District 1 Civic Coffee / The Pay Penalty for Human Services Workers / RapidRide H Line Service Begins Saturday, March 18 / Urban Estuary Restoration at Vigor on Harbor Island / Michigan Encampment Resolution

Contents SFD Fire Safety Fair and Free Smoke Strobe Alarms New Telehealth Clinic Finder Join a District 1 Civic Coffee The Pay Penalty for Human Services Workers RapidRide H Line Service Begins Saturday, March 18 Urban Estuary Restoration at Vigor on H...

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SFD Fire Safety Fair and Free Smoke Strobe Alarms / New Telehealth Clinic Finder / Join a District 1 Civic Coffee / The Pay Penalty for Human Services Workers / RapidRide H Line Service Begins Saturday, March 18 / Urban Estuary Restoration at Vigor on Harbor Island / Michigan Encampment Resolution

Contents SFD Fire Safety Fair and Free Smoke Strobe Alarms New Telehealth Clinic Finder Join a District 1 Civic Coffee The Pay Penalty for Human Services Workers RapidRide H Line Service Begins Saturday, March 18 Urban Estuary Restoration at Vigor on H...