This past Saturday, while I was addressing the Seattle Care Congress at the Greenwood Senior Center, my Legislative Aide Frank Video was participating in a half-day planning workshop at Warren G. Magnuson Park.
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February 13, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle City Councilmembers praise Governor Gregoire for signing marriage equality bill
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Seattle City Councilmembers today recognized the signing of Senate Bill 6239, concerning civil marriage and domestic partnerships, as Washington state joins other states in support of marriage equality.
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February 10, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
King County Metro Open Houses re: September 2012 Service Revisions
Next Monday, February 13 King County Metro will begin holding community meetings about proposed changes for Seattle bus service scheduled for September, 2012. This will be an opportunity to find out more about the proposals, talk with county staff, and provide comments. The changes are proposed in coordination with the addition of the RapidRide C [...]
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February 8, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Coming Next Week – A free service to list and find housing in King County
If you have a rental property that you would like to list, please do so at the website or by calling the toll‐free number.
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February 6, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Avoiding a $900,000 Loss of Revenue
Today I testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Senate Bill 6574, sponsored by Senators Jeanne Kohl-Welles, David Frockt and Adam Kline. If passed by the State Legislature, the bill will prevent the City from loosing up to $900,000 in admissions tax revenue this year.
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February 6, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle City Council establishes Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
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Seattle City Councilmembers today approved 7-0 Council Bill 117394 establishing the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs as an executive department. By creating one location for immigrant and refugee services, this office will coordinate the City’s efforts in reaching and providing services to immigrant and refugee communities.
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February 3, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Creating a Washington Investment Trust
Earlier today I sent a letter to members of the the state House and Senate in support of House Bill 2434 and Senate Bill 6310 to create a Washington Investment Trust. HB 2434 is sponsored by Representative Bob Hasegawa and 43 other Representatives, and and SB 6310 is sponsored by State Senator Karen Keiser and [...]
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February 1, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Seattle Music at Sea-Tac Airport
On Saturday, January 28 Sea-Tac Airport launched the Sea-Tac City of Music Initiative, to highlight local music and musicians at Sea-Tac Airport. The kickoff featured live music from 3-7 p.m. at the Gina Marie Lindsey Arrival Hall, at the south end of the baggage claim area. This new initiative is produced in collaboration with the [...]
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February 1, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) Program Trimester Report
Yesterday, OH released a trimester report covering the MFTE program housing production results from September 1 to December 31, 2011.
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January 31, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases
Seattle City Councilmembers Conlin, Licata and O’Brien to appear on this month’s City Inside/Out: Council Edition
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What are the Councilmember's goals for the year? When will the plastic bag ban take effect and what will it mean for Seattleites? What should Seattle look forward to for urban farming this year? What will potential state cuts mean for the City's health and human services programs? Whatever your question, submit it now.