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Category: Councilmember Licata
Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata’s response to draft plan to support stable housing for the homeless
News Release:
City Councilmember Nick Licata, Chair of the Housing, Human Services, Health and Culture committee, released the following statement in response to the draft Communities Supporting Safe and Stable Housing Investment Plan.
2013 Budget Conversations
Here's your chance to answer 5 questions on the City's 2013 budget. Tonight, May 14th, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Seattle Central Community College, 1701 Broadway, Broadway Edison Building, in Room BE1110 and on May 21st, 6pm to 7:30 p.m. in the New Holly Gathering Hall, 7054 32nd Ave South.
UP #323: Towing Update
Here's the latest on towing laws in Seattle
Committee Decision about Rental Housing Inspection Program Legislation
Next steps: Develop legislation reflecting committee direction
UP #322: Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Arts
"If we have a generation of kids who can’t think for themselves, our whole country is in trouble."
Overturning Citizens United
On Monday May 7, the City Council will vote to refer a resolution I am co-sponsoring in support of an amendment to the United States Constitution to regulate corporate political spending and campaign financing. The resolution comes as part of a national campaign to overturn the Citizens United ruling by the United States Supreme Court, [...]
Making Good Progress
I am happy to report that the Human Services Department (HSD) has made strong progress in supporting the Council’s effort to shelter all families this year.
Queue up your questions for the Seattle City Council
News Release:
Take a moment to ask your questions of City Councilmembers. What should be the top priority for Seattle Public Schools new superintendent? What's the City doing to prepare for the upcoming plastic bag ban? How can residents get involved in this year's budget process? Whatever your questions, submit them now.
A Public Meeting on Cultural Space
Join me and Mayor Mike McGinn this Thursday, May 3rd, for a 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. lunch hour brown-bag presentation to be held in the Bertha Knight Landes Room at City Hall on arts and cultural space development initiatives for Seattle.