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, [...]
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May 4, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Godden
Quick Thoughts On The Arena
I have received many thoughtful letters and emails, both in support and in opposition, to the proposal to build a new arena for a basketball and potentially a hockey team in South Downtown. Like many who have written in support, I am thrilled to think that there may be a way to bring the Sonics [...]
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May 3, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
The goal is to make sure the launching pit is ready to receive the tunnel-boring machine early next year.
The launching pit alone is a massive project. Crews are currently digging hundreds of long, slender columns that reach about 100 feet below the surface. The columns, which are filled with concrete, will form the pit’s walls. Once those walls are in place, crews will dig out the center, clearing a space for the tunnel-boring machine to begin its journey
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May 2, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
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.
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May 2, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
May Day, Anarchists and a Woman from China
Yesterday was quite the day. The weather forecast called for rain throughout the day, yet the sun popped out and I was confident I could make it to and from City Hall on my scooter without getting drenched. Then, on...
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May 2, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases
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.
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May 1, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Godden, News Releases
Seattle City Councilmember Jean Godden takes up Utility Discount Program for low income and elderly
News Release:
At the urging of Councilmember Jean Godden, the Libraries, Utilities and Center Committee today sent a letter calling for two changes to the Utility Discount Program (UDP). These changes would immediately benefit low-income families and seniors who need assistance.
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April 30, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
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.
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April 30, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Gardens of Democracy
Local authors Eric Liu and Nick Hanauer have a second book out and it will inspire you with its roadmap to creating true community. Read this book to discover a new way to view our economic and political system and...
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April 27, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Downtown Free Ride Area Ending in September
King County Metro Transit will discontinue the Ride Free Area in Downtown Seattle on September 29, 2012. The ride free area runs from Battery Street to Jackson Street, and from Elliott Bay to 6thAvenue, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Ride Fee Area was established in 1973 as a partnership between Metro and the [...]