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August 8, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Harrell, News Releases

Council approves positive changes to City Light green programs

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Today, the Seattle City Council approved legislation that helps expand Seattle's reputation as a socially inclusive green city. Council Bill 117243 supports efforts to encourage all Seattle City Light customers to participate in the utility's Community Solar program. This program aligns with the City's Race and Social Justice goals and encourages City Light to provide the widest possible access to its solar programs. Community Solar gives customers the opportunity to receive credits on energy produced from a solar voltaic array owned and operated by City Light.

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August 8, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases

Tunnel Project Funds Seattle Street Repairs

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In an entertaining twist to the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project saga, the tunnel project has wound up funding Seattle street repairs.  The Seattle City Council has approved legislation authorizing the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to spend an additional $3 million this year on street maintenance and repairs. The money came to the City [...]

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August 8, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases

Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata’s statement on economists backing paid sick leave legislation

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City Councilmember Licata released the following statement today on a letter received from the state's leading economists on the merits of paid sick leave legislation:

"Our state's prominent economists today sent a letter to the City Council supporting the proposed paid sick leave ordinance that I am sponsoring. ...

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August 8, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases

Councilmembers Bagshaw, Harrell and O’Brien Await Your Questions!

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Why did the Council regulate medical marijuana retailers? Will the Council ask voters to raise car-tab fees by $80 to fund transportation projects? If voters reject Referendum One on the deep-bore tunnel to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct, will the Council halt its cooperation with the state on the project? Whatever your question, submit it now!

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August 4, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases

Seattle City Council President applauds WSDOT’s SR 520 project

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City Council President Richard Conlin released the following statement commending the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for receiving federal approval on the SR 520 Project record of decision. This approval completes the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process, ensuring that the bridge replacement design and construction can continue to move forward.

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August 2, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases

Last Friday’s field trip to Portland

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Seattle and Portland pundits engage in regular sparring over which city is “better.” This always seems weird to me because it’s like comparing fir trees to oaks. Our cities have different histories, do different things. One’s not better than the other.  Now I’m going to contradict what I just said. Portland plans better than we [...]

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August 1, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases

Seattle City Council confirms Bernadette Matsuno as Department of Neighborhoods Director

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Today the City Council unanimously confirmed Bernadette (Bernie) Matsuno as the Department of Neighborhoods Director.

"I am impressed with Bernie's professional background and her two-decade long commitment to the Department of Neighborhoods success,” said Councilmember Mike O'Brien, chair of the Seattle Public Utilities and Neighborhoods Committee. "The Council believes the Department is well-positioned to increase meaningful community participation in city projects, and Bernie's vision for the Department will support just that. Her goals are laudable and the Council believes she has the wherewithal to lead city initiatives and policy improvements and her leadership will be a great benefit to the entire city."