The City Council is entering crunch time in our 2013-2014 budget deliberations. Beginning this morning through Friday, we will review Council proposals for specific additions and cuts to the Mayor’s original budget proposal. Late next week, likely either Thursday or...
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October 29, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Babies Born into Poverty: Nurse Family Partnership Infographic
The Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) is a highly successful public health and safety program that starts early by improving the lives of moms and their babies. NFP sends specially-trained nurses into the homes of first-time moms living in poverty. The...
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October 9, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
U District Walk and Talk
This Thursday evening I will be joining the organization Feet First for a walking tour and conversation about the University District. With light rail expansion on the horizon, exciting changes are coming to this neighborhood. The event is free but...
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September 24, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
2013-2014 City Budget: Listening Closely and Investing Wisely
This afternoon, the Mayor will propose to the City Council how he believes we should spend the nearly $1 billion in our city’s general fund budget. He makes his presentation at 2 p.m. in City Hall. You can attend and...
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September 20, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
The Future of Seattle Center (and Key Arena too)
In its 50th year, Seattle Center is one of our city’s greatest treasures. And it has suddenly captured a lot of renewed attention because of Chris Hansen’s proposed new sports and entertainment arena in SODO. This attention is a good...
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September 17, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Honoring Cheryl Chow
Cheryl Chow hasn't lost any of her spunk or passionate commitment to public policy. That became very clear this afternoon when the Council honored former Councilmember Chow for her many, many years of public service to the citizens of Seattle....
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September 14, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Revised Arena Agreement Passes Committee
Last Thursday afternoon the Government Performance and Finance Committee voted 7-0 (with one abstention) to approve the revised agreement to build a new sports and entertainment facility. The legislation will be considered by the Full Council on Monday, Sept. 24....
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September 4, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Another Step to Welcome our Immigrant Neighbors
Our city just took an important step in our continuing effort to welcome and embrace our immigrant neighbors. The City Council voted a few minutes ago to unanimously confirm Magdaleno Rose-Avila—he goes by Leno—as the first director of the City’s...
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August 23, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Big Win for Police Innovation in Seattle
Very good news this week for highly focused police innovation around the policing of micro places where crime is concentrated. We received a $978,000 grant from the federal government’s Bureau of Justice Assistance to implement an innovative place-based, community-oriented youth...
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August 14, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Police Reform and Increasing Public Safety
On July 27, the city took a significant step toward reform of the Seattle Police Department and improving public safety when the mayor agreed to a settlement and related companion agreement with the Department of Justice after seven months of...