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 8, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases
City Council to vote on final paid sick leave legislation
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A majority of City Councilmembers announced their support today for an amended version of C.B. 117216, a bill that would provide paid leave to employees in Seattle when they or their family members fall ill or fall victim to domestic violence. An estimated 145,000 to 190,000 employees in Seattle currently do not have access to this benefit.
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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 5, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, News Releases
Seattle City Council to hold public hearing on tourism improvement area
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On Monday, August 8, the Seattle City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposal to create a dedicated source of funding for tourism marketing and promotion by imposing a $2 per night surcharge on certain hotel rooms.
When: Monday, Aug. 8, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Seattle City Hall
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August 4, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
Deadline approaching for candidates for police accountability review board
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The Seattle City Council seeks candidates for appointment to three positions on the seven-member Office of Professional Accountability (OPA) Review Board.
Candidates must submit their application materials (see details below) by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 5.
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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...