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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September 19, 2022January 6, 2023Councilmember Lewis, Lewis, News Releases
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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August 8, 2022August 8, 2022Councilmember Lewis, Lewis, News Releases
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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August 8, 2022January 6, 2023Councilmember Lewis, Lewis, News Releases
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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May 31, 2022May 23, 2023Herbold, Lewis, News Releases
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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May 24, 2022May 23, 2023Councilmember Herbold, Councilmember Lewis, Herbold, Lewis, News Releases
“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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April 7, 2022May 23, 2023Councilmember Herbold, Councilmember Lewis, Herbold, Lewis, News Releases
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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February 22, 2022January 6, 2023Herbold, Lewis, News Releases
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...
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November 22, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Councilmember Herbold, Councilmember Juarez, Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Morales, Councilmember Mosqueda, Councilmember Strauss, Gonzalez, Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, News Releases, Strauss
Seattle City Council Finalizes 2022 Budget, Prioritizing Housing, Homeless Services, Healthy & Safe Communities
Invests an historic $194 million in affordable housing, $15.4 million in homelessness services, fully funds SPD hiring plans while investing $27.5 million in upstream public safety solutions SEATTLE – Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide), Chair of the Budget Committee, issued the following statement following the final vote on the 2022 budget from the Select Budget Committee: “The...
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November 10, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember Lewis, Lewis, News Releases
Councilmember Lewis Shows JustCARE Model Successful in Voluntarily Moving Homeless Neighbors to Appropriate Shelter
Seattle, WA — Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis (District 7 – Pioneer Square to Magnolia) joined with representatives the Downtown Seattle Alliance (DSA), JustCARE, the Alliance for Pioneer Square, and small business owners to provide an update about the team effort combining workers from REACH/Evergreen Treatment Services with representatives from JustCARE, about the ways in which they have –...