After much research and input on the importance of investing early to produce the greatest benefits for our children and our city, I will soon introduce a resolution that establishes a new goal for the City Council: making voluntary high-quality...
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August 15, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
It Takes A Mayor
This post is from City Council President Sally Clark, Councilmember Bruce Harrell, chair of the Council’s public safety committee, and Councilmember Tim Burgess. Last Monday morning’s shooting of a Metro bus driver reinforced for many a belief that downtown street...
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August 8, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Update from the City Retirement Board
This post provides an update to current and former City employees who are members of the retirement system on recent changes designed to strengthen the system. I’m writing this post as Chair of the Seattle City Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS)...
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August 6, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Seattle Night Out
Tonight is the annual Seattle Night Out, a chance to close down streets, connect more with your neighbors and enjoy potluck food. These informal block parties help tremendously with community building and crime prevention. I will be stopping by a...
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July 29, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Council Upholds Compassionate, Permanent Housing Approach to Homelessness
The City Council voted this afternoon to continue an effective and compassionate approach to homelessness that focuses on funding permanent housing and other essential services rather than allowing additional tent encampments throughout our city. When prevention efforts are not sufficient,...
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July 22, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Council dedicates speed camera revenue to school zone safety
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7/22/2013
Councilmember Tim Burgess
Councilmember Nick Licata
Councilmember Tom Rasmussen
Council dedicates speed camera revenue to school zone safety
Stand-alone fund will provide millions of dollars for sa...
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July 22, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Council Dedicates Camera Revenue to School Safety
The City Council passed legislation today that requires revenue from automated school zone speed cameras be dedicated to traffic and pedestrian safety improvements near schools. These cameras were installed to keep children and families safe. Establishing a dedicated fund is...
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July 16, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
City Inside/Out: Marijuana, Waterfront, Taxis and More
I joined Councilmembers Sally Bagshaw and Jean Godden on the latest edition of the Seattle Channel's City Inside/Out. You can watch the video below:
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July 15, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Meeting Immediate Traffic Safety and Mobility Needs
The City Council authorized funding for immediate traffic safety improvements and improved transit mobility today through supplemental budget legislation. Street maintenance, bus corridor improvements and new crosswalks are included in the Council’s adopted transportation package. We added and reallocated $3...
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July 15, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Council funds traffic safety improvements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7/15/2013
Councilmember Tim Burgess
Councilmember Tom Rasmussen
Council funds traffic safety improvements
Legislation shifts more funding to immediate safety and mobility needs
SEATTLE - City Council authorized funding ...