Since the Council's July 30, 2012 letter to Chris Hansen, our staff and lawyers have been involved in conversations with Mr. Hansen. These discussions are continuing in a fruitful manner. We will continue our deliberations of the legislative package as...
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August 8, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Libraries Win, So Do Our Children
The positive approval of the special Libraries for All Levy this week was a strong affirmation of Seattle’s care for our children. The vote proved once again that Seattle voters are indeed amazingly generous and want to invest in the...
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July 30, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Continuing the Arena Discussion
A majority of Seattle City Councilmembers signed a letter today to investor Chris Hansen, continuing discussions regarding modifications to the proposed agreement for a sports and entertainment arena in SoDo. The letter outlines areas of concern in the current proposal...
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July 11, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
SODO Arena, Crime, Seawall Ballot, Northgate and More
Get the latest on the proposed SODO Arena, street crime, the Elliott Bay seawall ballot measure, Northgate and more on the new edition of the Seattle Channel's City Inside/Out: Council Edition. Councilmembers Nick Licata, Jean Godden and I share our...
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July 4, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
4th of July Gripes
I put my flag out this morning, then sat down and read Danny Westneat's column in The Seattle Times. Bottomline, Westneat thinks we should use the 4th of July to carp about whatever bugs us because that's what the founders...
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June 15, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
San Diego Padres and the Northgate Parking Garage
I made a quick trip to San Diego on June 4 to see how they had successfully wrapped a residential neighborhood, the city's historic Gaslamp district, the nearby convention center and a working port and rail yard around Petco Park,...
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May 29, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Sports Arena Deliberation Schedule
Here is the schedule the City Council's Government Performance & Finance Committee will follow as we consider the proposed sports arena: Thursday, May 31, 9:30 a.m. Mayor's staff presents proposal overview Wednesday, June 6, 11 a.m. Mayor's staff presents financial...
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May 29, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Hope Amid Violence
Seattle police commanders briefed the Council this morning about the recent surge in gun violence the city has experienced. I know our officers and detectives are working hard to solve these crimes and prevent others before they occur. At the...
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May 7, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Three Mondays in May Start Tonight
Tonight at 6 o’clock several Councilmembers will be at North Seattle Community College for the first of Three Mondays in May. I hope to see you tonight or the next two Mondays. Three Mondays in May is part of the...
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May 2, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
May Day, Anarchists and a Woman from China
Yesterday was quite the day. The weather forecast called for rain throughout the day, yet the sun popped out and I was confident I could make it to and from City Hall on my scooter without getting drenched. Then, on...