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City Council seeking candidates for Seattle Public Safety Civil Service Commission
Seattle, WA – Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1, Chair of the Public Safety and Human Services Committee) announced the Seattle City Council is now accepting applications to be appointed to the Public Safety Civil Service Commission (PSCSC). About the PSCSC The PSCSC is made up of three commissioners. The Mayor and Council appoint one each […]
[Full Post]Posted: December 8th, 2022 under News Releases.
Seattle City Council Passes Resolution for Universal Health Care
SEATTLE – During the December 6th meeting, the Seattle City Council adopted a resolution in support of universal health care through Improved Medicare for All. The resolution begins with the United Nations’ Declaration of Human Rights’ inclusion of health care as a “fundamental right.” Last year’s Washington State legislative failures, noted in the resolution, […]
[Full Post]Posted: December 7th, 2022 under Mosqueda, News Releases.
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The City of Seattle 2023-2024 Biennial Budget Passes
Despite a tough budget year, Council invests over half a billion dollars in affordable housing and other urgent needs SEATTLE – Budget Chair Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide and Chair of the Select Budget Committee) and issued the following press release after the City Council’s final passage of the 2023-2024 budget. “The budget passed […]
[Full Post]Posted: November 29th, 2022 under Councilmember Herbold, Councilmember Juarez, Councilmember Mosqueda, Herbold, Juarez, Mosqueda, News Releases.
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Council finalizes amendments to Seattle’s 2023-2024 budget
Despite a historically difficult budget year, this anti-austerity budget invests in key services for our City’s working families and small businesses SEATTLE – Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide and Chair of the Select Budget Committee) released the following statement following a day of voting on final amendments to the balancing package: “This is a […]
[Full Post]Posted: November 21st, 2022 under Mosqueda, News Releases.
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Budget Chair Mosqueda Releases 2023-2024 Balancing Package After Significant Downturn in Revenue Forecast; Investing in Anti-Austerity and Prioritizing Services People Rely on
VIDEO: Chair Mosqueda’s budget announcement SEATTLE – Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide and Chair of the Select Budget Committee) published her balancing package today. Despite looming economic uncertainty and the highest inflation in decades, Councilmember Mosqueda’s balancing package rejects austerity and prioritizes keeping our community cared for and housed, connected and resilient, and healthy and safe. […]
[Full Post]Posted: November 14th, 2022 under Councilmember Mosqueda, Mosqueda, News Releases.
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Councilmember Lisa Herbold’s statement in response to Ingraham High School Shooting
Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1, Chair of the Public Safety and Human Services Committee) released the following statement in response to the shooting at Ingraham High School this morning: “This is devastating. My heart goes out to the victim, their loved ones, and the students, staff, families, and neighbors of Ingraham High School. No student should […]
[Full Post]Posted: November 8th, 2022 under Herbold, News Releases.
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Council President Debora Juarez’s statement on shooting at Ingraham High School
Council President Debora Juarez (District 5 – North Seattle) released the following statement about the shooting at Ingraham High School: “I’m heartbroken this morning. My thoughts are with the hospitalized student, their loved ones, and with all Ingraham students, teachers, staff, and families affected by this senseless act of gun violence. As a mother, I know […]
[Full Post]Posted: November 8th, 2022 under Juarez, News Releases.
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City Council now accepting applications to join Community Police Commission
Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1, Chair of the Public Safety and Human Services Committee) announced the Seattle City Council is now accepting applications from community members interested in joining the Community Police Commission (CPC). About the CPC The CPC is one of Seattle’s three civilian-led police accountability agencies. Often called the ‘community’s voice’ in the […]
[Full Post]Posted: November 7th, 2022 under News Releases.
Councilmember Mosqueda Reacts to Today’s Dire Revenue Forecast, Updates Budget Calendar
SEATTLE – Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide and Chair of the Select Budget Committee) issued a statement following today’s updated revenue forecast, which predicts that the City will have significantly less than anticipated revenues for the 2023-2024 budget. Over the biennium, the City is anticipating a net $64 million decrease in Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) […]
[Full Post]Posted: November 2nd, 2022 under Councilmember Mosqueda, Mosqueda, News Releases.
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Councilmember Mosqueda Celebrates Seattle’s Award from C40/Bloomberg Philanthropies for Green New Deal Investments
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) issued the following statement after it was announced Seattle won the C40/Bloomberg Philanthropies “United in Building a Movement” award for the work the City is doing to advance the Green New Deal, funded by the JumpStart Seattle progressive payroll tax prime sponsored by Councilmember Mosqueda: “Cities are positioned to experience […]
[Full Post]Posted: October 25th, 2022 under Councilmember Mosqueda, Mosqueda, News Releases.
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