America will pause today to remember that terrible day 10 years ago when we were attacked. There will be memorials to the 2,977 people who lost their lives that day, including 403 fallen firefighters and police officers. Heroes all. Today,...
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September 9, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
I Love Horses!
Don’t be fooled, I love horses! I ride them when I can, which isn’t very often I'm sad to say. I’ve been bucked off twice, but always climbed back on. I even recognize that police use of horses is sometimes...
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September 9, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
New Version of Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
Yesterday I announced my support of an amended version of the paid sick leave ordinance. As I know many are interested in reading the bill language before Monday's vote, here is a .pdf of the new version.
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September 1, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Keeping Downtown Neighborhoods Attractive and Strong
A couple of weeks ago, I attended a quiet little celebration that highlighted the new residents and new jobs that have sprung up and transformed the South Lake Union neighborhood. About a hundred neighborhood activists, representatives of the area's mega-developer...
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August 16, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Why I’m Voting to Let You Increase Your (and my) Vehicle License Fee
I just joined with my colleagues and voted to place a measure on the November general election ballot that, if approved by voters, will increase the annual Vehicle License Fee (VLF) for all vehicles registered in Seattle by $60 for...
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August 16, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Vehicle License Fee Survey Results
Last week, I posted a very unscienctific survey about a possible increase in the annual Vehcile License Fee. A total of 434 people responded and took the survey, 420 actually answered every question, a stunningly high 97%! Well done, folks....
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August 11, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Should Seattle Increase the Vehicle License Fee? Take the Survey!
The City Council is debating an increase in the annual Vehicle License Fee (VLF) to raise more money for transportation projects to help offset a decline in other transportation revenue. The current VLF is $20 per year. Voters would have...
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August 8, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
How Seattle Avoided Spending Millions to Build a New City Jail
The Council will vote in early September whether to approve a new jail services contract with King County through 2030. If approved, the new contract will save Seattle taxpayers approximately $200 million in jail construction costs and multiple millions more...
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August 4, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Where Visitors Go
In my most recent newsletter about the Council’s proposal to create a Tourism Improvement Area I asked readers where they take out-of-town visitors. The responses were numerous and varied, but the general theme was: Outside! People love our city’s parks...
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July 21, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Metro Transit Horrors Coming
Metro Transit is getting ready for massive service cuts because of falling revenue from the sales tax. This is one of the negative ripples from the stagnant economy over the past three years. Don't think it's going to be that...