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November 3, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Poetry on Buses
The next time you're crammed into an overcrowded bus, there may be poetry on board to help pass the time.
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October 24, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Musings on Transparency, Accountability, and the Public Benefit of Conferences
This week, after reading of my attendance at the Seattle Chamber of Commerce Retreat in the local media, a constituent sent me a quote of mine from 1998: “It’s not a novelistic imagery…When some of the big projects done recently have been criticized, it’s usually been a last-minute kamikaze effort…We don’t have a conspiracy world […]
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October 22, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Artists and Vacant Buildings?
I came across the article, below, on MyNorthwest.com today, written by Rachel Belle, that I found interesting enough to share with you. In a related effort, I’m working to convince developers to buy visual art from local artists as amenities for new apartment buildings and condos. Look for an update on my progress in a […]
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October 20, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Budget Update: Public Hearing Thursday @ 5:30 p.m., Issue ID
The City Council will hold its second budget public hearing on Thursday, October 23 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall at 4th and James. The sign-in sheet will be posted at 4:30 p.m. Additional details are listed on the official notice. The Council will begin Issue Identification […]
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October 16, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases
Council to Hold Second Public Hearing on Proposed 2015 Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10/16/2014
Council to Hold Second Public Hearing on Proposed 2015 Budget
SEATTLE - City Council will host its second public hearing on the proposed 2015 budget this Thursday evening at Seattle City Hall. The public will have ...
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October 15, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Update on City Actions in Response to Immigration Resolution
In August, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 31539. I authored the resolution, with the expertise and assistance of the Office of Immigrant and Refuge Affairs (OIRA), the Immigrant and Refugee Commission, and organizations like El Comite Pro-Reforma Migratoria Y Justicia Social . It was co-sponsored by Councilmembers Harrell and Sawant. Because nearly one-third of children […]
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October 14, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Indigenous People and Columbus Day
At the core of the current controversy surrounding Columbus Day is the question: what are we celebrating?
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October 6, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Seattle Arts Commission Budget Priorities
The Seattle Arts Commission has prioritized increasing racial equity in Seattle for 2015 and 2016.
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October 3, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Budget Public Hearing Tuesday October 7 @ Garfield Community Center
The first City Council’s first public hearing for the Mayor’s proposed 2015-6 budget will be Tuesday, October 7 at 5:30 p.m. Signup begins at 4:30 p.m. The official notice is below. The Council’s second public hearing will be on October 23. Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 5:30 PM Garfield Community Center 2323 East Cherry Street […]