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Providing funding stability for the Seattle Public Library is a priority for the City of Seattle. Seattle City Councilmembers invite members of the public to provide their feedback on the proposed Library Levy legislation before the Council.
It was another busy day today starting with Councilmember Conlin’s PLUS (Planning, Land Use, and Sustainability) Committee and then in the afternoon chairing my HHSHC (Housing, Human Services, Health, and Culture Committee) meeting. I was at PLUS for the vote on my proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment to “Guide the operation of safe and healthy transitional [...]
How many of us remember the Washington Shoe Building’s arts collective? The Last Exit coffee shop? Squid Row Tavern, anyone? It's rare that a completely new cultural amenity comes to a neighborhood with the potential for being embraced and loved by many. Here's some good news on that front.
Urban Politics #319 3/26/12 By City Councilmember Nick Licata With Newell Aldrich, Legislative Assistant Urban Politics (UP) blends my insights and information on current public policy developments and personal experiences with the intent of helping citizens shape Seattle’s future. The City Council heard a proposal today to place a library levy on the August 7, [...]
Today I’m participating in the Aging Your Way Summit. Aging Your Way is a three-phase initiative sponsored by Senior Services that involves adults in their community’s future. It’s an interactive opportunity for Boomers like me to begin planning for services, systems and resources to support us in later life. The Summit today will showcase [...]
Help shape Seattle Public Schools' arts plan by attending one of their remaining public meetings on March 19th, March 29th & March 31st. Why? Because young people participating in the arts are 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement.
On Monday, March 12 the City Council Budget Committee received an update on the 2012 budget, and 2011 tax revenue collections. Preliminary estimates indicate that 2011 General Fund revenue collections were $4.6 million above projections, and $26 million higher than in 2010. The result is that fiscal year 2011 will have a roughly $17 million [...]
National Young Elected Officials Network member want to learn more about how to pass Paid Sick Leave Legislation
Who is the "public" in public space? How can public spaces become more sustainable? Should public spaces accommodate protest? This Thursday, March 15, 2012, the Seattle Art Museum will address these and other related questions by hosting a panel discussion on the future of public space.
When Mayor McGinn and County Executive Constantine announced an arena proposal on February 16, they also announced the appointment of an Arena Review Panel to evaluate the proposal. The panel has met twice; you can watch the meetings by clicking on the dates below: February 29 March 7 The panel is scheduled to meet on [...]