FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/3/2015
Council Adopts Resolution Expressing Seattle's Regret for Historical Anti-Chinese Legislation
SEATTLE - Council unanimously approved a resolution today that expresses regret for anti-Chinese legislation passed by the...
This series about my attendance at the ALEC conference has first appeared on the website PR Watch. If yesterday’s far left wanted to overthrow the government, today’s far right would just as soon get rid of most of it. The term “far right” implies a small fringe group, wanting to shove most of the federal […]
This series about my attendance at the ALEC conference has first appeared on the website PR Watch. If yesterday’s far left wanted to overthrow the government, today’s far right would just as soon get rid of most of it. The term “far right” implies a small fringe group, wanting to shove most of the federal […]
On Wednesday, the Finance and Culture Committee discussed a shameful period in Seattle’s history: Seattle’s treatment of Chinese in the late 19th century. This included discriminatory legislation passed by the Seattle City Council, an anti-Chinese riot, and the expulsion of Chinese residents. To address this history, a resolution was brought forward by the Organization of […]
It’s true. I plopped down my $50 and became a member of ALEC (the American Legislative Exchange Council), dedicated to the three principles of limited government, free markets and federalism. This is the basis of a right-wing movement in America to repeal existing government legislation that promotes social justice and economic equity, and stop any […]
On Monday, July 13 the City Council passed Council Bill 118419, to create a new marijuana regulatory license. All marijuana-related businesses will be required to attain this license by July 1, 2016. On the same date, state law will require a license from the Liquor and Cannabis Board in order for businesses to continue operations. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7/13/2015
Licata Lauds Passage of Cannabis Legislation
SEATTLE - Councilmember Nick Licata issued the following statement following the passage of Council Bill 118419 and Resolution 31595 in Full Council today:
"Today's una...
Art and Democracy don't need to be separate. Check out this reception for non-profit arts organizations, the Seattle Arts Commission, and Seattle City Council candidates.
The June episode of Council Edition is available online. Councilmembers Harrell, O’Brien and I discuss affordable housing, the proposed transportation levy, public safety, and the Port of Seattle and Shell oil.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 6/19/2015
Councilmembers Call for New Plan to Manage Population Growth, Address Displacement
SEATTLE - Seattle is expected to gain 120,000 new residents and 115,000 new jobs by the year 2035, and the City is in the midst of a...