This week is spring break for Seattle Public Schools, which means we got a special opportunity to hear from elementary and preschool teachers at the Council’s Education and Governance Committee this morning. They delivered powerful testimony about what Preschool for...
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April 10, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Harrell, News Releases
Public Hearing on Seattle’s Police Accountability System Tuesday, Apr. 22, 5:30 p.m. in Seattle City Hall Council Chambers
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Council President Tim Burgess
Councilmember Bruce Harrell
Public Hearing on Seattle's Police Accountability System
Tuesday, Apr. 22, 5:30 p.m. in Seattle City Hall Council Chambers
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April 8, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
West Seattle Alley Vacation Decision
The City Council has heard from many residents, businesses, labor groups and advocates in favor and opposed to a proposed development at 4755 Fauntleroy Way SW in West Seattle. At the intersection of SW Alaska Street and Fauntleroy Way SW,...
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April 3, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Seattle Neighborhood Summit
Looking for something to do this weekend? Consider attending the Seattle Neighborhood Summit on Saturday morning at the Seattle Center. The summit will include a chance to meet elected officials, learn more about the City's neighborhood District Council system, get...
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April 2, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Feds Reinforce Urgent Need for Change in SPD
Two communications from federal officials over the past week reinforced for me the urgent need for change in the leadership ranks of the Seattle Police Department. I know Mayor Murray shares this view and he has taken bold and decisive...
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March 25, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Income Inequality Symposium
This Thursday there will be a 1-day conference about income inequality in Seattle at Seattle University. The all-day event is free, but registration is required. More information and a list of speakers are available here. From the Mayor's press release:...
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March 18, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Today’s Helicopter Crash
Today’s KOMO News helicopter crash reminded me of an afternoon 40 years ago when a Seattle police helicopter crashed on Beacon Hill after colliding in midair with a small aircraft to the east of Boeing Field. Police Officer Observer James...
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March 17, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Final Vote on Taxis, TNCs
Today the Full Council voted to pass a bill that places new regulations on emerging app-based transportation network companies (TNCs) like UberX, Lyft and Sidecar. The legislation places important and necessary safety regulations around these new services, including insurance requirements...
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March 13, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Our City, Our Schools
The Seattle Channel created a series of videos about the City's Families and Education Levy titled "Our City, Our Schools." The series includes five half-hour segments about levy-funded programs in the areas of Preschool, Health, Elementary School, Middle School and...
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March 11, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Preschool for All Study Mission
Last week, over 40 government, education, non-profit, business and community leaders traveled to Boston, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. to study high quality preschool programs in other cities. It was an inspiring and productive trip! I’ll have a more detailed...