I am deeply disappointed by the outcome of the presidential election. The people of this country have elected a man who repeatedly demonstrated his disrespect for so many – to women, Latinos, Muslims, Black Americans, his contractors, his past wives and people with whom he disagrees. The world is shocked by this decision; so am […]
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October 18, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Transitioning From Tents to Stability: Moving Faster to Get People Inside
Homelessness is the most talked about issue in town right now. At dinner parties, community meetings and even at a friend’s wedding Saturday night, people want to talk about how to shift from tents in their neighborhoods or along their drive home, to building more homes and stable shelters for people experiencing homelessness. Guests peppered […]
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October 16, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
The Conversation about Encampments and Sweeps Continue
Last Friday, October 14, 2016, in my Human Services and Public Health Committee we discussed two substitute versions of CB 118794 about encampments and sweeps. If you missed the four hours of controversy, you can catch up: watch Seattle Channel’s Video link here. Links to the underlying legislation, and two substitutes — one offered by […]
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October 16, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
The Task Force on Unsanctioned Encampments — 17 Principles
On October 3, 2016, the Task Force on Unsanctioned Encampments issued its report. The sixteen members and leaders offered the following 17 Principles. I am grateful to all who were involved, including co-chairs Sally Clark and David Moseley, and the facilitator Kjris Lund. The names of the sixteen participants are listed below. When it is necessary […]
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September 24, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Seattle may be slow, but we are catching up
In 2011 my friend Rep. Cindy Ryu drafted a bill to give cities authority to reduce city street speeds. The bill was based on research coming out of the UK and our own local friends in Portland among others, confirming why a “20 is Plenty” plan reduces injuries and accidents for all modes of traffic and brings […]
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September 17, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Creating the Seattle Success Story for those who are unsheltered
On September 8 in my Human Services and Public Health committee we explored the conditions of being homeless in Seattle. National experts offered their research and recommendations here: Barb Poppe, Focus Strategies, and the Mayor’s Pathways Home reports. You can watch the Seattle Channel video of the meeting attended by a majority of my Council colleagues here. We know that […]
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August 12, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Paid Family Leave Symposium at the UW
In 1979 when I had my second child, I worked at a local university. I gave birth to my son early Wednesday morning, and had to be back to the office the following Saturday morning to finish a legal brief. Yes, I had some unpaid time thereafter to stay home with him, but those six weeks passed […]
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July 21, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
The NRA and I Finally Agree
Today at our Public Health Board meeting I learned a fact that may help me build my first bridge with the NRA: State wide in 2014, 1119 people took their own lives. Nearly half — 551 — of these people shot themselves. Sadly, King County has one of the highest firearm suicide statistics in the […]
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June 28, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
San Francisco Trip Part III: Pit Stops
I must have said this a thousand times: Seattle needs more public restrooms. We have them in some of our parks. Why not Downtown? Yes, I am well aware that we have “tried this before”. We should try it again and look south to San Francisco for a successful model. The City of San Francisco […]
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June 20, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day — even a little about Dux4
This day, June 20, 2016 we are recognizing worldwide Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) Awareness day. Why, you might ask? Muscular Dystrophy causes the progressive deterioration of the muscles in the arms, back, legs and face, often robbing its victims of their health and independence. Most people who are affected by FSHD are unable to lift their arms […]