The Department of Justice findings confirm what many, including myself, have believed for some time—our police department can do better. Chief Diaz, the police command staff, every officer and civilian employee of the Seattle Police Department and the elected leaders...
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December 13, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Sorting Through Roosevelt Station Area Rezone Conflicts
The City Council's committee handling the Roosevelt neighborhood rezone meets again tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m. to consider and possibly vote on this package. The Council's decision will be important for the Roosevelt neighborhood but also carries implications for the...
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December 12, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Let’s Try Something New: Less Punishment and Less Crime
Think that's possible? I mean, really? Can we have less crime and less punishment? The answer is a resounding "Yes!" A pilot program launched last February with state prison inmates released to community supervision in Seattle has reduced drug use,...
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December 8, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Thank Goodness for Government
At exactly this minute—17 minutes and 43 seconds past eight o'clock in the morning—one week ago today, the alarm sounded at Fire Station 18 in Ballard and Seattle firefighters jumped into action and headed for their rigs. They were on...
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November 30, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Boeing & Machinists Win!
The Council issued the following statement this afternoon about the tentative agreement reached by Boeing and the Machinists that will keep production of the 737MAX in Renton. All nine Council members signed the statement. "We applaud the Boeing Company and...
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November 30, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
The Police, Occupy Protesters and Civil Order
Twelve years ago this week Seattle was rocked by the World Trade Organization (WTO) conference civil disorder. It was ugly. Legitimate WTO demonstrators saw their protests disrupted—and their message overshadowed—by individuals who wanted to wage violence against the police, WTO...
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November 16, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Seattle Schools Headed in Right Direction
Today Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Susan Enfield released the district's annual scorecard (it's like a report card) as well as individual scorecards for every school. There's good news and continuing challenges, especially around the academic achievement gap. Key highlights include:...
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November 14, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Occupy for Reform
No wonder the Occupy Wall Street protest movement, including Occupy Seattle, has captured the support of the American people. Just watch this segment from last night’s 60 Minutes on CBS regarding members of Congress using insider information to make millions....
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November 9, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Thank you, Seattle!
Seattle voters passed the Families and Education Levy yesterday. The Levy is one of the most innovative and outcome-based education support measures in the country. This Levy was a big ask, especially during these tough economic times. Our voters have...
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November 3, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
More Bad News About Growing Poverty
The Brookings Institution this morning released a new report on concentrated poverty in the United States, including the Seattle metropolitan area. The bad news— More people are living in poverty—46.2 million—than ever in U. S. history; that's 15% of the...