In 2010 the City Council launched a project to change the relationship between Seattle and the rest of the State. We call this strategy ‘Seattle for Washington’. Our goal is to reach out to local governments and state legislators around the state to emphasize the importance of Seattle to Washington – and to emphasize that [...]
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September 20, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Godden, News Releases
Seattle City Council is ready to tackle the 2012 budget
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Councilmember Jean Godden, Chair of the Finance and Budget Committee, today announced this year's budget schedule and new improvements to the Council's budget process, database and website.
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September 20, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
Land-use geek alert: Pick up the September Scientific American
As the land use committee chair, what could make me happier than the cover of the latest Scientific American? “Better, greener, smarter” – said the cover text – “CITIES: We have seen the future and it is urban.” The issue covers a lot of ground over several articles with a recurring theme: urban density is [...]
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September 19, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle City Council approves tolling oversight committee
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The Seattle City Council today unanimously approved Resolution 31323, convening an Advisory Committee on Tolling and Traffic Management for the SR 99 Tunnel Project, as well as approving appointments of 15 community representatives to serve on the committee.
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September 16, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases
U.S. District Court rules Seattle’s opt-out law is constitutional
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Today U.S. District Judge James L. Robart filed his final judgment ruling in favor of Seattle in the case Dex Media West, Inc., et al., vs. The City of Seattle. Judge Robart had previously upheld Seattle's law against challenges brought by the yellow pages publishers under both the First Amendment and Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Today's ruling rejected challenges brought by the publishers under three provisions of the Washington State Constitution.
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September 15, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
Swedes Name Seattle as “Greenest City in North America’
The City of Växjö, Sweden has been named the ‘Greenest City in Europe’, and this week hosts the ‘Greenest Cities Worldwide’ 2011 Conference. Based on information from ICLEI, the International Organization of Local Governments for Sustainability, Växjö has identified and invited the greenest city from each of the other five continents to present at the [...]
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September 15, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
City Council President Conlin representing Seattle and North America at "Greenest Cities Worldwide" conference
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This week, Seattle City Council President Richard Conlin is at a conference in Vaxjo, Sweden, named the 'Greenest City in Europe,' representing North America. He is presenting Seattle’s best practices, key policies and community engagement efforts toward the City’s goal of Carbon Neutrality.
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September 14, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
Three appointees nominated for Seattle police accountability review board
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Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess, chair of the Council's Public Safety and Education Committee, announced today the nomination of Claudia D'Allegri, Elizabeth Holohan and Dale Tiffany to serve on the Seattle Police Department's Office of Professional Accountability (OPA) Review Board. The three nominees, selected from a pool of more than 60 applicants, will be considered by the Committee on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
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September 13, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
Paid Sick Leave: Good Idea, Wrong Legislation
On Monday, September 12, by a vote of 8 to 1 the Council approved legislation requiring Seattle employers to provide paid sick leave days to their employees. I voted against the legislation, although I believe that paid sick leave should be ensured to all people in a humane and just society, and appreciate the work [...]
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September 12, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
Why I voted for paid sick leave for Seattle workers
Over the weekend I zipped down to visit my mom who is suffering through pneumonia. I didn’t have to miss work, but I also didn’t stress about whether I might miss work. Last year I had pneumonia and missed almost two weeks of work. I stressed about what I wasn’t getting done and who I [...]