On Wednesday the City Council’s Government Performance and Finance Committee today voted 3-0 to pass consumer protection legislation I sponsored to cap fees for impound tows off private property. The legislation now moves to the Full Council on Monday the 24th. The legislation, originally sent to the Council by Mayor McGinn, would place a limit [...]
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September 21, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen
Council honored the accomplishments of former Councilmember Cheryl Chow
On September 17, 2012, former Seattle City Councilmember Cheryl Chow received special recognition for her public service in Seattle. The Seattle City Council presented her with a Proclamation and declared Monday, September 17, 2012 as "Cheryl Chow Day."
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September 19, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
New Audit on MFTE Program Released Today
About 1 in 5 renters spend more than half of their income on rent and more than half of this group have incomes less than 30% median income.
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September 19, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases
Council Committee advances towing cap legislation
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The City Council’s Government Performance and Finance Committee today voted 3-0 to cap fees for impound tows off private property.
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September 17, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Compassion Games
Feeling playful? Participate in the Compassion Games: Survival of the Kindest from September 21st through October 21st.
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September 14, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
UP #326: Basketball Arena Vote
We have to prepare for all events. We cannot count on the past as fixed guide to the future.
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September 12, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
City leaders propose new cannabis regulations
We don't want to repeat what is happening in Los Angeles, where law enforcement raids shut down operations of good and bad businesses alike and eventually City Council banned dispensaries altogether.
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September 10, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
UP #325: The Yesler Terrace Redevelopment Project
It is the Council’s duty to watchdog this legislation as it is implemented and to work with SHA and the community to assure that every requirement that is in this legislation is met.
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September 10, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases
City leaders propose new cannabis regulations
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Today an intergovernmental team consisting of City staff and representatives from the Mayor’s office, City Councilmembers and the City Attorney set in motion the process to begin deliberations on proposed legislation to establish zoning regulations for growing, processing, and dispensing of cannabis in Seattle. The intent is to help protect city businesses and neighborhoods.
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September 7, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Towing legislation advances to committee
Yesterday consumer protection legislation I am sponsoring was presented for the first time in the Government Performance and Finance Committee. The legislation would place a cap on what towing companies can charge for impounds from private property. Currently, there is no limit on what towing companies can charge for impound tows from private property and [...]