Over the past few weeks, my office has heard from a significant number of community members about Pronto and City acquisition of our bike share system. I have appreciated the rigorous analysis taking place on all sides of this issue and want to share my rationale for supporting the legislation to move forward with bike share. After countless conversations with […]
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February 13, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
My Day Walking in the (Muddy) Shoes of One Young Woman
My day started early Saturday morning; the first meeting was 6:00 a.m. in Uptown with a group called Heroes for the Homeless. Thirty of us re-packed donated oranges, sandwiches, cheese sticks and Fran’s chocolates into zip lock bags; we separated dry socks, clothes and hygiene items into other bags, and prepared gallons of hot chocolate […]
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February 9, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
A Round Table with our Human Service Providers
No one should be sleeping alone, wet and cold outside. That was one of the primary conclusions upon which we agreed. Last Friday, February 5, 2016, I hosted a round table discussion with key community leaders. These advocates have been working for decades to improve living conditions for people who are homeless in our community […]
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February 4, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, News Releases
Councilmember Bagshaw to Convene Homeless Advocates for Roundtable Review
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/4/2016
Councilmember Bagshaw to Convene Homeless Advocates for Roundtable Review
SEATTLE - Councilmember Sally Bagshaw will host a roundtable discussion with homeless advocates on Friday morning to hear their experiences and reactions to the State of Civil Emergency relating to homelessness. Recently, the Council dedicated $7.5 million in one-time funds for homeless response, on top of the $40.5 million in ongoing funding.
Councilmember Bagshaw will lead a conversation asking representatives from each organization to share their experience delivering services to or advocating for people experiencing homelessness. The discussion will occur in the Human Services & Public Health Committee, chaired by Councilmember Bagshaw. The public will have the opportunity to testify before Councilmembers and the advocates at the close of the discussion.
Councilmember Bagshaw stated, "I have invited our service providers who are working every day with some of our most vulnerable community members to take the time to talk with us. The goal is to balance both compassion and public safety."
Council is currently reviewing a proposed implementation plan for how the Human Services Department will allocate $2.3 million dollars during the State of Civil Emergency. Councilmembers will further discuss the spending plan for the state of emergency at the Human Services & Public Health Committee at 2 p.m. on February 10.
WHAT:
Special Council Human Services & Public Health Committee - Roundtable Discussion with Homeless Advocates
WHEN:
Friday, February 5
9:30 a.m.
WHERE:
Council Chambers, 2nd floor
Seattle City Hall
600 Fourth Ave., Seattle 98104
WHO:
Councilmember Sally Bagshaw
Councilmembers
Melinda Giovengo, YouthCare
Chloe Gale and Kelley Craig, Evergreen Treatment Services
Tim Harris, Real Change News
Jarvis, Seattle Housing and Resource Effort (SHARE)
Sharon Lee and Melinda Nichols, Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI)
Jennifer Shaw, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Lisa Daugaard, Public Defenders' Association
Nicole Macri, Downtown Emergency Services Center (DESC)
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January 12, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Building a Compassionate and Safe Community for All
Last Monday I announced my priorities for the year, highlighting the need to provide safe shelter for people in our city who are homeless and ensuring our streets and neighborhoods are safe. The events and meetings I’ve attended this week have confirmed why this commitment is critical to our city. In November, our Mayor and […]
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January 4, 2016January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Hello District 7!
Dear District 7, It is truly an honor to be the first Councilmember to represent you, Seattle’s newly formed District 7. Thank you voters in Queen Anne, Magnolia, Uptown, Belltown, Downtown, South Lake Union and Pioneer Square for your votes. You have a strong voice in City Hall. Every day I appreciate our city’s beauty […]
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December 18, 2015January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Sawant, News Releases
Seattle City Council Announces 2016 Committee Assignments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/18/2015
Seattle City Council Announces 2016 Committee Assignments
Councilmembers to elect Council President and assign committees on January 4, 2016
SEATTLE - Seattle City Council announced its tentative plan for committee assignments today, in preparation for work in 2016. Each Councilmember is responsible for chairing a Council committee and managing legislation related to the committee's focus. Councilmembers also serve as a vice-chair on one committee and as a member on another. Councilmembers can also sponsor legislation on other committees under certain conditions. Committee assignments are made official at the first Full Council meeting of the year, on Monday January 4, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. Councilmembers will also elect their 2016-17 Council President at the meeting. Committee assignments last for two years.
Councilmember Sally Bagshaw will chair the Human Services and Public Health Committee. Councilmember Bagshaw will oversee Council's work on issues relating to services provided by the Human Services Department, including programs that meet the basic needs of the most vulnerable people in our community. The committee will also consider matters involving public health and Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD), which allows law enforcement officers to redirect low-level offenders engaged in drug or prostitution activity to community-based services.
Councilmember Tim Burgess will chair the Affordable Housing, Neighborhoods and Finance Committee. As chair of this committee, Councilmember Burgess will focus on issues relating to housing—investing and promoting the development and preservation of affordable housing, and building strong neighborhoods through outreach and engagement. Councilmember Burgess will also chair the Budget committee, overseeing the review of the Mayor's proposed budget.
Councilmember Lorena González will chair the Gender Equity, Safe Communities and New Americans Committee. As chair, Councilmember González will consider policies to address gender equity and help improve the lives of Seattle's immigrant and refugee residents. The committee will also focus on fostering safe communities, improving police accountability, crime prevention, criminal justice, emergency preparedness, and fire and medical services.
Councilmember Bruce Harrell will chair the Education, Equity and Governance Committee. As chair, Councilmember Harrell will focus on issues relating to public schools and improving student success rates, intergovernmental relations, technology, ethics and elections, prisoner reentry and equity issues for underserved communities.
Councilmember Lisa Herbold will chair the Civil Rights, Utilities, Economic Development and Arts Committee. Councilmember Herbold's committee will manage issues relating to labor standards, civil rights, Seattle Public Utilities, and economic development. The committee will also manage issues relating to arts and culture in Seattle, which includes nightlife issues.
Councilmember Rob Johnson will chair the Planning, Land Use and Zoning Committee. As chair of this committee, Councilmember Johnson will take up issues involving City zoning, planning, major institutions, quasi-judicial decisions, community development, and land use regulations.
Councilmember Debora Juarez will chair the Parks, Seattle Center, Libraries and Waterfront Committee. As chair, Councilmember Juarez will focus on issues relating to City parks, community centers, and public grounds, including the Seattle Center. Her committee will also manage legislation relating to the Seattle Public Library system. Councilmember Juarez will also chair the Central Waterfront committee.
Councilmember Mike O'Brien will chair the Sustainability and Transportation Committee. Councilmember O'Brien's committee will handle matters pertaining to city-wide and regional transportation policy and planning. These issues range from pedestrian and bicycle programs, traffic control and parking policies, and overseeing the City's coordination with regional and state departments of transportation. The committee will also have a shared-focus on Seattle's Climate Action Plan to reduce carbon emissions.
Councilmember Kshama Sawant will chair the Energy and Environment Committee. Councilmember Sawant's committee will handle policies relating to Seattle's energy usage, as well as issues relating to alternative energy sources, air pollution regulation, energy utility rates, and Seattle City Light finances. In addition, Councilmember Sawant will take up matters that relate to climate and environmental protections, conservation programs, and green infrastructure.
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Standing Committee |
Committee Members |
Committee Meeting Days and Times |
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Affordable Housing, Neighborhoods & Finance |
Chair: Tim Burgess |
1st and 3rd Wednesdays |
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Civil Rights, Utilities, Economic Development & Arts |
Chair: Lisa Herbold |
2nd and 4th Tuesdays |
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Education, Equity & Governance |
Chair: Bruce A. Harrell |
1st and 3rd Wednesdays |
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Energy & Environment |
Chair: Kshama Sawant |
2nd and 4th Tuesdays |
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Gender Equity, Safe Communities & New Americans |
Chair: Lorena Gonzalez |
2nd and 4th Wednesdays |
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Human Services & Public Health |
Chair: Sally Bagshaw |
2nd and 4th Wednesdays |
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Parks, Seattle Center, Libraries & Waterfront |
Chair: Debora Juarez |
1st and 3rd Thursdays |
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Planning, Land Use & Zoning |
Chair: Rob Johnson |
1st and 3rd Tuesdays |
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Sustainability & Transportation |
Chair: Mike O'Brien |
1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. |
Seattle City Council meetings are cablecast and Webcast live on Seattle Channel 21 and on the City Council's website. Copies of legislation, Council meeting calendar, and archives of news releases can be found on the City Council website. Follow the Council on Twitter and on Facebook.
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December 15, 2015January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Councilmembers Rasmussen and Bagshaw to Host Panel on Lidding I-5 Near Convention Center Expansion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/15/2015
Councilmembers Rasmussen and Bagshaw to Host Panel on Lidding I-5 Near Convention Center Expansion
SEATTLE - Councilmembers Tom Rasmussen and Sally Bagshaw will host a lunchtime meeting tomorrow to hear concepts about the possibility of lidding portions of Interstate-5 near the Pike-Pine Corridor.
The Pike-Pine Urban Neighborhood Council (PPUNC) and the Northwest Urbanist will show potential uses of the area above the freeway, funding options and examples of other freeway lids around the country.
Interest in lidding the freeway blocks north of the current Washington State Convention Center has increased due to the Convention Center's planned expansion onto the Convention Place Station site.
The $1.4 billion Convention Center addition is expected to reinvigorate the neighborhood by bringing activity and tens of thousands of visitors to the area annually. While the Convention Center addition is an independent project from a full lid across Interstate 5, the new facility will bridge a portion of the freeway at Boren Avenue and Pine Street. Members of the Pike-Pine neighborhood want to lid the remaining gaps between Downtown and Capitol Hill.
WHAT:
Panel discussion on Interstate-5 lidding opportunities
WHEN
Wednesday, December 16
12 p.m.
WHERE:
Seattle City Hall
Council Chambers, Second Floor
600 4th Ave., Seattle 98104
WHO:
Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen
Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw
Council Transportation Committee Meeting Members
Pike Pine Urban Neighborhood Council
Northwest Urbanist
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Seattle City Council meetings are cablecast live on Seattle Channel 21, HD Channels 321 Comcast, 721 Wave and on the City Council's website. Copies of legislation, Council meeting calendar, and archives of news releases can be found on the City Council website. Follow the Council on Twitter and on Facebook.
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November 25, 2015January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Families First: A Comprehensive Approach
On Monday November 23, 2015 the City Council passed our budget and voted on two amendments pertaining to parental leave. It was an emotional meeting. I agree that the call for 12+ weeks of parental leave from the crowded Council chambers is a critical issue for families, but that proposal does not meet the needs […]
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October 9, 2015January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Councilmembers Rasmussen and Bagshaw’s Statement on Belltown Property Landmark Nomination
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10/9/2015
Councilmembers Rasmussen and Bagshaw's Statement on Belltown Property Landmark Nomination
SEATTLE - Councilmembers Tom Rasmussen and Sally Bagshaw issued the following statement today on the Seattle Landmark Board's decision to nominate the Wayne Apartments at 2224 2nd Avenue as an historic landmark:
"We are very pleased with the decision of the Board to designate the Wayne Apartments as an historic landmark. The building is one of the few remaining structures from the late 19th century, and may be the only building of its kind to survive the monumental effort to regrade Denny Hill. We are glad to see such an important successful step toward retaining the structure as a piece of Seattle’s living history.
"Wednesday night over one hundred community members spent hours at the Landmarks Board meeting, making the case for preservation. Today, we enthusiastically congratulate them for their work and this historic decision. These are neighbors who truly consider themselves family. We thank them for the countless hours of research and community organizing, and look forward to continuing to work with the neighborhood to ensure this rare part of Belltown showcases its history of music, art and film, and with this action starts a new chapter."