Councilmember Sally Bagshaw (District 7, Pioneer Square to Magnolia), Chair of the Council’s Human Services and Public Safety, issued the following statement following Mayor Murray’s announcement of forthcoming investments in human services: “Everyone deserves a stable place to call home. I am thrilled that the Mayor has announced today his decision to open four new...
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September 15, 2016January 6, 2023Bagshaw, News Releases
Councilmember Bagshaw on Opiate Addiction Taskforce Findings
Councilmember Sally Bagshaw (District 7, Pioneer Square to Magnolia) issued the following statement following the release of the Opiate Addiction Task Force’s recommendations: “Opiate addiction is a terrible reality, and it’s a problem that we have seen across the nation. Addiction clearly exacerbates the struggle for those seeking to overcome homelessness, which is why I’m...
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September 12, 2016January 6, 2023Bagshaw, Herbold, News Releases
Herbold, Bagshaw Statement on Fatal U District Crash
Councilmember Sally Bagshaw (District 7, Pioneer Square to Magnolia) and Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1, West Seattle & South Park) issued the following statement after this morning’s fatal crash at NE 50th St. and I-5 near the U District: “This morning a man sleeping in a tent near 50th NE off ramp from northbound I-5...
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September 8, 2016January 6, 2023Bagshaw, News Releases
Councilmember Bagshaw’s Statement on Homelessness Investments Report
Councilmember Sally Bagshaw, chair of the Council’s Human Services & Public Health Committee, issued the following statement regarding today’s release of the Recommendations for the City’s Homeless Investment Policy: “The crisis of homelessness demands our urgent action. I’m looking forward to hearing from Barb Poppe and Focus Strategies at my Council committee meeting at 2...
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September 6, 2016January 6, 2023Bagshaw, News Releases
Councilmember Bagshaw’s Statement on Introduction of Encampment Legislation
Councilmember Sally Bagshaw issued the following statement regarding today’s Council decision to introduce legislation which revises the City’s encampment clear out policy: “Councilmembers introduced legislation today designed to develop policies for how the City manages homeless encampments. The legislation will be considered in my Human Services and Public Health Committee this month. This legislation seeks...
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August 12, 2016January 6, 2023Bagshaw, Gonzalez, Herbold, Johnson, News Releases
University of Washington, Councilmembers Convene Paid Family Leave Symposium
Councilmembers Sally Bagshaw, Lorena González and Lisa Herbold joined with the University of Washington to co-host a Paid Parental Leave Symposium at UW yesterday, where elected officials, business leaders, worker advocates, and researchers convened to discuss the scope and tools available to consider paid family leave policies for Seattle workers. Over 60 people participated in...
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August 3, 2016January 6, 2023Bagshaw, News Releases
Councilmember Bagshaw’s Statement on Voters’ Rejection of Initiative 123
Councilmember Sally Bagshaw (District 7, Pioneer Square to Magnolia) released the following statement on Seattle voters’ decision to reject Initiative 123 (Viaduct Park): “We are in the midst of a once in a lifetime opportunity to reshape Seattle’s downtown waterfront, and with today’s vote, we can continue the inclusive community effort to create a welcoming...
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May 26, 2016January 6, 2023Bagshaw, Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember González, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Herbold, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember O'Brien, Gonzalez, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Obrien
Seattle Sound Transit Board Members Propose Improvements to ST3 Package
SEATTLE – Sound Transit Board members Mayor Ed Murray and City Councilmember Rob Johnson introduced amendments to the Sound Transit 3 (ST3) plan during today’s Board meeting in conjunction with other board members around the region. The amendments effectively expand light rail and other transit services throughout the region. “These changes are big wins for...
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March 17, 2016January 6, 2023Bagshaw, News Releases
Health Board Approves Coordination of Firearm Surrender in Domestic Violence Situations
SEATTLE – Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw and Metropolitan King County Council Vice Chair Rod Dembowski introduced a resolution to the Seattle-King County Board of Health today to call for a coordinated local response to improve King County’s compliance with State law that requires domestic violence offenders surrender their firearms when they have protection orders...