SEATTLE – The Seattle City Council passed legislation today that will refocus Seattle’s approach to public drug use and make unprecedented commitments to prioritizing treatment and diversion services. The legislation was proposed by Mayor Bruce Harrell and was co-sponsored by Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis (District 7 – Pioneer Square to Magnolia). “Today, we’re making the most substantive commitment to treatment and...
SEATTLE – The Seattle City Council unanimously passed Council Bill 120549 granting legal protections to Seattle firefighters while they’re responding to emergencies. The legislation was sponsored by Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle and South Park) and Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis (District 7 – Pioneer Square to Magnolia). The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) has reported incidents of people aggressively interfering...
Proposition One – The Crisis Care Centers Levy is on its way to being approved by voters in King County. It will fund five new crisis care centers in the coming years. But, one King County city is ahead of the curve and will be opening their own mental health crisis center next spring. In...
SEATTLE – Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis (District 7 – Downtown) issued the following statement in support of Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan that was announced today: “When the Council and the Mayor work together we can overcome Seattle’s biggest problems. I applaud Mayor Harrell for his collaborative approach and emphasis on action to build a vibrant...
Seattle City Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis is launching a new podcast called All Policy is Local to take community members beyond the headlines and give them a seat at the table for some of the most important public policy conversations facing Seattle and local governments across the nation today. Subscribe now You can find All...
After extensive public outreach, this proposal will reflect Seattleites’ priorities for parks: making them clean, green, and accessible to all Seattle, WA – Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis (President of the Seattle Park District Governing Board and Councilmember from District 7, Pioneer Square to Magnolia) announced his proposed six-year funding plan for the Seattle Metropolitan Park...
Seattle, WA – Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis (President of the Seattle Park District Governing Board and Councilmember from District 7, Pioneer Square to Magnolia) announced two additional town hall meetings today for the Seattle Metropolitan Park District renewal process. The Park District is a supplemental funding source for Seattle parks that Councilmembers will vote to renew in their capacity...
Seattle, WA – Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis (President of the Seattle Park District Governing Board and Councilmember from District 7, Pioneer Square to Magnolia) announced two additional town hall meetings today for the Seattle Metropolitan Park District renewal process. The Park District is a supplemental funding source for Seattle parks that Councilmembers will vote to renew in their capacity...
The bill would ensure app-based workers earn a minimum wage, protect transparency, and increase flexibility SEATTLE – Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle/South Park) and Andrew J. Lewis (District 7 – Pioneer Square to Magnolia) celebrated the passage of PayUp in the Public Safety and Human Services committee. Council Bill 120294 as amended would establish Seattle as the first city in the nation to guarantee a minimum...
SEATTLE – Councilmembers Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle/South Park) and Andrew Lewis (District 7 – Pioneer Square to Magnolia) unveiled the first bill in the PayUp policy proposal. The bill covers minimum payment, transparency, and flexibility issues. Many app-based or “gig” workers on platforms like DoorDash, Instacart, and Uber Eats are underpaid and can end up earning a sub-minimum...