On Monday, July 23 the City Council will hear the recommendations of the Central Waterfront Committee about how to redesign the Downtown Seattle waterfront. The Central Waterfront Committee was created by the Council in Resolution 31264 to “advise the City on designing, developing and managing a series of premiere public spaces on the Central Waterfront [...]
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July 19, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
UP #324: How Do We Ensure We Aren’t a City with Homeless Children Sleeping Outdoors?
I believe that this is a goal that we can accomplish.
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July 16, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Little Free Libraries for the Waterfront?
"Little Free Library" promotes the love of reading by inspiring people to build free book exchanges that in turn build a sense of community.
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July 13, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
We finally have a bill…read more here about the Rental Housing Registration and Inspection Program Legislation
The vast majority of rental units in the city meet basic standards of habitability; still, we know that some units that do not.
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July 11, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
City Inside/Out: July Council Edition
The July edition of Seattle Channel’s City Inside/Out: Council Edition is out on the Seattle Channel. I appear with Councilmembers Burgess and Godden.
We discuss issues such as the proposed SODO arena, utility rates, the plastic bag ban, and upcom...
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July 9, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ City Hall
Farm-fresh produce from Pike Place Market every Tuesday and music concerts every Thursday on City Hall's Plaza through the summer. Yes, summer is finally here.
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July 6, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Perspectives on Initiative 91
Seattle voters passed Initiative 91 in 2006 with 74% voting yes. Initiative 91 requires that the City of Seattle receive “fair value” return on any investment by Seattle taxpayers in facilities provided for professional sports organizations. Whether the proposal for the SODO arena meets the terms of I-91 is one of the key issues the [...]
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July 2, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Jammin’ at Lavizzo Park
This Saturday, July 7th, 2012, the Jackson Street Jam in Lavizzo Park celebrates the Central District’s rich history of jazz, funk, soul and hip hop.
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July 2, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Licata, News Releases
Have a question for the Seattle City Council? Get it answered on Seattle Channel’s Council Edition
News Release:
Do you have a question for the City Council? How can residents voice their opinion on the proposed NBA/NHL arena? Will there be program or staffing cuts in next year's budget? How are city leaders working to curb Seattle's rise in gun violence? Whatever your questions, submit them now.
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July 2, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle City Councilmembers approve Seawall replacement bond levy
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Seattle City Councilmembers today unanimously approved Council Bill 117498, a 30-year property tax bond measure of $290 million to provide public safety and protection of the Central Waterfront and related public infrastructure. Once approved at the Full Council meeting next week, the measure will be on the November 6, 2012 General Election ballot.