This morning, the Governing Board of the Committee to End Homelessness (of which I’m a member) received a visit from a lot folks who don’t normally attend to these meetings. The group calls itself “Occupy the Committee to End Homelessness.” They are people who are concerned that since the 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness [...]
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April 25, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Let Your Voice Be Heard
Join the Seattle City Council for one of three conversations in May about the City budget and community priorities. You will engage City Councilmembers and your neighbors in conversation centered on five thought-provoking questions about the future of our City....
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April 24, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
Seattle’s bond ratings affirmed
News Release:
Mayor Mike McGinn today announced the Seattle Channel received 21 Emmy nominations from the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Art & Sciences (NATAS), a record number of nominations for the popular city-operated TV station.
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April 24, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
The Next Fifty and Free Opera
The Next Fifty celebration at the Seattle Center kicked off last Saturday with great fanfare. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair and lately there has been a lot of interesting chatter about the history and...
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April 24, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
Watch The First Hill Streetcar Groundbreaking-4/23/2012
The First Hill Streetcar groundbreaking ceremony marks another transportation milestone. Watch it here!
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April 23, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Saving Millions Through Tight Fiscal Management
News today that the three major credit rating agencies—Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch—have reaffirmed Seattle’s high bond ratings confirms that our focused and strong fiscal management approach is the correct strategy. The excellent ratings validate our actions over the...
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April 23, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Giving Peace a Dance at the Center House
My fondest memory to date of Seattle Center is when it was the site of Seattle’s longest running 24-hour dance marathon: Give Peace a Dance.
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April 20, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Replacing the Downtown Seawall
On Monday, April 23 the Council will meeting in a special committee to consider a resolution regarding the replacement of the downtown seawall. Under the terms of the City- State agreement to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct, Seattle is responsible for replacing the nearly 100-year old seawall. The bored tunnel to replace the viaduct is [...]
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April 20, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Special Committee to discuss Seawall
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The Seattle City Council’s Special Committee on the Central Waterfront, Seawall and Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program will meet after Full Council on Monday, April 23.
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April 20, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
Councilmember Rasmussen shares his favorite Seattle Center memory
Councilmember Tom Rasmussen has fond memories of the World’s Fair, specifically watching the Space Needle built, piece by piece. Watch him tell his story and share his experiences. Some historical perspective from the Space Needle: All kinds of famous folks have enjoyed the Space Needle, including entertainers like Elvis Presley, Walt Disney, John Travolta, Mike...