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...
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Councilmembers Herbold, Lewis propose legislation to protect firefighters
Legislation proposed by Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle and South Park) and Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis (District 7 – Pioneer Square to Magnolia) to better protect firefighters responding emergencies unanimously passed out of committee today. It now goes to a full Council vote scheduled for May 2. How it works Seattle law...
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Councilmember Lewis applauds revitalization plan for Downtown
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...
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Councilmember Lewis Announces His Funding Proposal for the Seattle Park District
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...
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Councilmember Lewis Announces Two Additional Public Opportunities to Provide Feedback for the Seattle Park District
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...
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Councilmember Lewis Announces Two Additional Public Opportunities to Provide Feedback for the Seattle Park District
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...
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Seattle City Council Passes PayUp Legislation
First-of-its-kind legislation will guarantee app-based delivery drivers a minimum wage, increase transparency, and protect flexibility SEATTLE – The Seattle City Council unanimously passed PayUp legislation today. The legislation sponsored by Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle/South Park) and Andrew J. Lewis (District 7 – Pioneer Square to Magnolia) would, among other things, make Seattle the first...
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“PayUp” Legislation to Protect App-Based Workers Approved in Committee, Goes to Full Council Vote
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...
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Seattle Councilmembers Herbold, Lewis Unveil PayUp Policy to Increase Minimum Pay, Transparency & Flexibility for App-Based Workers
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...
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Councilmembers Lewis, Herbold Announce Audit to Address Organized Retail Crime
Seattle, WA — Councilmembers Andrew J. Lewis (District 7 – Pioneer Square to Magnolia) and Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle/South Park) announced today the City Auditor is beginning work on an audit of organized retail crime (ORC). Since the pandemic, downtown Seattle has been adversely affected by organized retail crime. In response, this...