Bills that fund assistance to homelessness, small businesses, direct assistance to workers and families, community health and equity will go to Full Council for final vote Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda and Council President M. Lorena González, alongside their Council colleagues serving on the Finance and Housing Committee, passed the “Seattle Rescue Plan” out of committee, a...
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June 14, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Gonzalez, News Releases
Council President González’s Fair Food Delivery Bill Passes, Supporting Restaurants’ Self Determination on Delivery Apps
Council President M. Lorena González (Position 9, Citywide), Chair of the Governance & Education Committee, alongside her Council Colleagues passed the Fair Food Delivery Bill in a unanimous vote on Monday. The legislation supports restaurants by making sure food delivery apps seek consent from the business before listing them on the platform. “During COVID, our...
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May 17, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Councilmember Strauss, Gonzalez, News Releases, Strauss
Councilmember Strauss’ Pathway to Permanent Cafe Streets Program Extends Pilot Program to Support Small Businesses While Permanent Guidelines Are Finalized
Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6 – Northwest Seattle), Chair of the City’s Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee, with the support of area business owners, announced the official extension of the city’s existing Cafe Streets program through May 31, 2022. The program enables restaurants and other retail storefronts to utilize streets outside of their businesses for...
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May 17, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Gonzalez, News Releases
Council President González Thanks Outgoing OneAmerica Director, Welcomes New Leadership
Council President M. Lorena González (Position 9, Citywide), Chair of the Governance & Education Committee, issued the following statement recognizing the work of outgoing Executive Director of OneAmerica Rich Stolz and congratulating the Washington-based organization’s new leader Roxana Norouzi: “As OneAmerica transitions its leadership, I want to recognize the work of the outgoing Executive Director...
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May 15, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Gonzalez, News Releases
Council President González’s Statement on Home Fire, Loss of Family Member
Council President M. Lorena González (Position 9, Citywide) released the following statement after a significant fire occurred at her home: “My family is deeply saddened to share that last night we said goodbye to my 79-year old mother-in-law, Mary Lou Williams, who passed away after sustaining significant injuries from a fire in her condo unit...
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May 10, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Gonzalez, News Releases
Council President González, City Attorney Holmes Launch Initiative to ‘Strengthen Public Trust, Confidence’ Regarding Public Records Held By Mayor’s Office
Council President M. Lorena González (Position 9, Citywide), Chair of the Governance & Education Committee, announced her intention this morning to launch a new initiative with City Attorney Pete Holmes in an effort to strengthen public trust and confidence in Seattle’s government, and in response to the Mayor Office’s mishandling of public records: “Seattle’s strict...
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May 3, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Gonzalez, News Releases
Council President González, Mayor Durkan, and Congresswoman Jayapal Urge Congress to Create Roadmap to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants
SEATTLE – Council President M. Lorena González (Position 9, Citywide), Chair of the Governance & Education Committee, and her Council colleagues, with the concurrence of Mayor Jenny A. Durkan, passed a resolution today urging Congress to pass immigration reform and more federal support for immigrants and refugees. The resolution encourages Congress to create a roadmap to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants, and...
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April 21, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Councilmember Mosqueda, Gonzalez, Mosqueda, News Releases
Mayor Durkan, Council President González and Chair Mosqueda Propose $18 Million for Health, Food and Families
In advance of Federal American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan, Mayor, Council President, and Council Budget Chair propose additional community investments for remaining Federal CARES Act Funds — On Tuesday Mayor Jenny Durkan, together with Council President M. Lorena González and Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, announced a new $18 million COVID Relief package focusing on health,...
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April 20, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Gonzalez, News Releases
Council President González’s Statement on Verdict in Minneapolis
SEATTLE – Council President M. Lorena González (Position 9, Citywide), Chair of the Governance & Education Committee, issued the following statement in response to the verdict issued in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin: “Seattle, like the rest of the country, has been anticipating the jury’s verdict in the murder trial of George Floyd. For weeks, we have...
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April 16, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Gonzalez, News Releases
Council President González Says SPD’s Inappropriate Communication Undermines LGBTQ Community, Public Trust
Council President M. Lorena González (Position 9, Citywide), Chair of the Governance & Education Committee, issued the following statement after learning the Seattle Police Department shared with officers a communication promoting a free event hosted by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, a known anti-LGBTQ religious organization: “By promoting this anti-LGBTQ and far-right religious group’s invitation,...