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August 6, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases

City Councilmembers participate in "Night Out Against Crime"

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News Release:
Seattle City Councilmembers will travel throughout Seattle on Tuesday night, spending time with neighbors across the City in an effort to heighten crime prevention/awareness and neighborhood safety. “Night Out” is a national Crime Prevention event and will take place this year on August 7, 2012. Last year, 1,327 events were registered with the Seattle Police Department. If you have never participated in “Night Out”, Councilmembers encourage you to get involved this year. The theme this year is “Together – Safer Neighborhoods.”

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July 31, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata

Proposal to Cap Towing Impounds from Private Property

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Yesterday the Mayor and I held a press conference announcing legislation to place a cap on what towing companies can charge for impounds from private property. This will address the excessive fees some towing companies charge, and protect consumers. Currently, there are no laws limiting how much towing companies can charge for impounds off private [...]

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July 30, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases

Seattle proposal caps fees for involuntary tows from private property

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News Release:
Mayor Mike McGinn and Councilmember Nick Licata today announced plans to cap fees for involuntary tows from private property. The proposed legislation, which goes to the City Council tomorrow, protects consumers while balancing tow companies’ business interests and private property owners' ability to seek relief from unauthorized parking. Standard impounds will be capped at $156.75, and storage rates are limited to $15.50 for up to 12 hours. Sales tax and an impound fee, yet to be determined, will also be applied.

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July 30, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases

Seattle City Council in discussions with investor Chris Hansen to modify proposed arena agreement

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A majority of Seattle City Councilmembers signed a letter today to investor Chris Hansen, continuing discussions regarding modifications to the proposed agreement for a sports and entertainment arena in SoDo. The letter outlines areas of concern in the current proposal and states the City Council's desire to address these concerns before moving forward with a final agreement.

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July 27, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata

A note about the garbage strike

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You may have noticed Seattle is facing a strike affecting garbage and recycling collection in West Seattle, South Seattle, and Northwest Seattle.  This is the service area for Waste Management, which serves roughly 60% of Seattle.  Central Seattle and Northeast Seattle are not affected by the strike; they are served by CleanScapes. You can find [...]

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July 24, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases

Seattle City Council committee to meet at Mary’s Place to hear report on families and children

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News Release:
The Seattle City Council’s Housing, Human Services, Health, and Culture committee (HHSHC) will have a special meeting on Wednesday, July 25 at Mary’s Place. Please find the agenda and supporting documents here. Wednesday’s meeting is to learn about the unmet needs of families with children and to hear from the Human Services Department (HSD) on their progress ensuring that no families with children are sleeping outside by the end of the year.

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July 23, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata

Neighborhood Murals

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Increasingly, our City’s murals are falling victim to taggings so relentless they overwhelm a neighborhood’s ability to remove them within the 10 days required by the City. Can the organization Urban Artworks come to the rescue?