Category: Councilmember Rasmussen

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Seattle City Council approves marriage equality resolution

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Seattle City Councilmembers today unanimously approved Resolution 31356 declaring full support of state-wide marriage equality, urging the Washington State Legislature to swiftly pass Senate Bill 6239. This bill is explicitly intended to end discrimination in marriage based on gender and sexual orientation, while respecting the religious freedom of religious institutions to determine for whom to perform marriage ceremonies.

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Winter Storm Response

Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen, chair of the Transportation Committee, wants to hear from you regarding Seattle’s winter storm response.  ”As this week’s storm comes to an end, I’m looking for feedback from the public as soon as possible,” said Rasmussen. “The City Council’s Transportation Committee will conduct a review of the City’s response to [...]

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Winter Thaw Alert

With the thaw on the way, the City of Seattle is asking residents and businesses to locate nearby storm drains in the street. If it’s safe please clear them of snow and debris. It’s the single most important thing people can do to protect their property and prevent water from pooling and creating traffic hazards. In [...]

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King County, Seattle, Port promote awareness of human trafficking

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In advance of Human Trafficking Awareness Day, recognized nationally on January 11, the King County Council, Port of Seattle Commission, and Seattle City Council passed recent legislation to shine a spotlight on the horrific problem of human trafficking. 

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Seattle City Council debuts new homepage

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Along with confirming their new 2012-2013 Council President and committee assignments, the Seattle City Council today introduced a new seattle.gov/council/ homepage. The homepage also features the Council's newly-released 2011 annual report.

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Seattle City Council to focus on economic recovery in 2012

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Led by newly sworn in president Sally J. Clark, the Seattle City Council reaffirmed their commitment to economic recovery and strengthening regional partnerships at today's swearing in ceremony. Returning Councilmembers Tim Burgess, Jean Godden, Bruce Harrell, and Tom Rasmussen were sworn in today in the traditional Oath of Office ceremony.

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Seattle City Council outlines 2012 committee assignments

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In preparation for 2012, the Seattle City Council has drafted likely committee assignments to be established by Resolution at Full Council meeting, January 9, at 2 p.m. The next Council President will also be confirmed at this time. Committee terms are two years.