SEATTLE – Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1, Chair of the Select Committee on the 2024 Transportation Levy) is releasing an updated transportation levy proposal today that fine-tunes the levy’s focus on safety, economy, and climate, while limiting the burden on taxpayers. “My goal from day one has been to bring our community together...
In partnership with community groups, labor organizations, and disability rights advocates, Seattle City Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2) announced a new proposal today that would create a bolder transportation levy focused on improving traffic safety. “I have heard loud and clear from constituents in every single council district during our public hearings that voters...
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) released the following statement after a weekend shooting near Alki Beach that killed a 22-year-old man: “I am devastated and frustrated after a young man was shot and killed near Alki Beach early Saturday morning. I offer my condolences to the family of the victim. This violence is unacceptable,...
Tool aimed at improving public safety, preventing crimes, and helping investigations SEATTLE – The Seattle City Council passed legislation today that will expand automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology to the entire Seattle Police Department’s fleet. This technology is an important tool to help address crime across the city, both in-progress activity and investigations after-the-fact....
SEATTLE – City Council President Sara Nelson welcomes Brad Harwood as the Legislative Department’s new Communications Director. Harwood brings to the position over a decade of experience in communications and public affairs. Most recently he served as chief communications officer for the City of Bellevue and as a consultant for the City of Tukwila. “Brad...
Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera issued the following statement in the wake of the shooting at Garfield High School: “I am saddened to hear about another school shooting in our city. My heart goes out to the students and staff at Garfield, and especially to the family of the child who was killed. I have...
New amendment calls for comprehensive reporting from OPCD on its Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) At today’s City Council meeting, Councilmember Maritza Rivera’s amendment relating to the EDI program passed 8-1. The amendment calls for Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) to deliver a detailed report on how Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) will ensure successful...
The emergency legislation will take effect immediately after being signed by the Mayor SEATTLE – The Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation today that would allow the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) to swiftly order the demolition or remediation of unsafe vacant buildings that pose risks to public safety. The bill was sponsored by Councilmembers Bob...
The Select Committee on the 2024 Transportation Levy will host its second and final public hearing on the levy renewal at 4:30 PM tomorrow at Seattle City Hall. The Select Committee is chaired by Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1). It is tasked with reviewing and amending the levy proposal before it’s sent to...
Updated legislation removes proviso, seeks OPCD report on getting promised projects to community faster SEATTLE – After engaging with members of the community and Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) stakeholders, Councilmember Maritza Rivera won’t ask for a funding proviso, but will continue to call for a detailed report on how to make sure the EDI program...