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The Seattle City Council’s Yesler Terrace Special Committee voted unanimously today to approve legislation allowing the Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) to redevelop the 22-acre Yesler Terrace public housing neighborhood.
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August 15, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
This Time It’s Personal – Fighting Muscular Dystrophy
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, or FSHD, is the most common type of muscular dystrophy. It is caused by a genetic defect that interferes with muscle regeneration. Why do I care? The major symptoms of FSHD are the progressive weakening and loss of muscles in the face, shoulder and upper arms. The disease then often progresses down [...]
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August 9, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
STEM-focused schools promise bright futures
During SeaFair I had the pleasure of attending a briefing for potential civilian ridealongs with the Blue Angels. I was picked as an alternate this year, and only as I stood on the tarmac did I learn that the person I was backing up was Deidre Holmberg, principal of Delta High School in Richland, Washington. [...]
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August 6, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
The Crisis Solutions Center – a much better alternative to jail or ER
A few weeks ago I wrote about LEAD, an innovative program for diverting low-level offenders from the criminal justice system and into needed services. Now I want to thank and congratulate the great team who last week launched another new program designed to help, rather than simply incarcerate or briefly hospitalize, people who suffer from [...]
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August 6, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle City Council special committee supports initial Central Waterfront concept design and strategic plan
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This afternoon the Seattle City Council unanimously approved Resolution 31399 supporting the overall direction of a Central Waterfront concept design and strategic plan. This resolution also addresses a funding plan for public, private, and philanthropic sources for the Waterfront Improvement Program and states the City’s intent to form a local improvement district to help pay for the waterfront improvements. The resolution calls for partnerships with the Pike Place Market and Seattle Aquarium and supports formation of a Friends of the Seattle Waterfront non-profit organization.
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August 6, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases
City Councilmembers participate in "Night Out Against Crime"
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Seattle City Councilmembers will travel throughout Seattle on Tuesday night, spending time with neighbors across the City in an effort to heighten crime prevention/awareness and neighborhood safety. “Night Out” is a national Crime Prevention event and will take place this year on August 7, 2012. Last year, 1,327 events were registered with the Seattle Police Department. If you have never participated in “Night Out”, Councilmembers encourage you to get involved this year. The theme this year is “Together – Safer Neighborhoods.”
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August 2, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Adult supervision: Enter Westlake Park play space only if accompanied by a kid
If you happened to be downtown Monday, July 30, you might have noticed something a little unusual going on at Westlake Park. For example, a bouncy castle fully occupied by bouncing children, a temporary stage where a chicken, a space alien, and other The Bears Upstairs band members traded places at the piano, and a [...]
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July 31, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
We’ll Leave the Light On! Register now for Night Out Against Crime (August 7 2012)
In a time when so many are talking public safety, one of the easiest ways to make our communities safer is simply to get to know our neighbors. The first Tuesday in August, you can block off your street and have a party to do just that. Tuesday August 7 will mark the City of [...]
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July 30, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle City Council in discussions with investor Chris Hansen to modify proposed arena agreement
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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 and states the City Council's desire to address these concerns before moving forward with a final agreement.
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July 19, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
The kids are all right: Caravan mobile skate shop
I met 26-year old Jeremy Hopwood at the Jefferson Park Jubilee last weekend. While standing in line at one of the many vendors, he thoughtfully opened a bottle of water for me and we started talking. “Want to see my van?” he tentatively offered. Every bit as tentatively, I said, “Hmmmm.” We were enjoying a [...]