It’s a full day today starting with my attendance at Councilmember Conlin’s PLUS (Planning, Land Use, and Sustainability) Committee and in the afternoon chairing my HHSHC (Housing, Human Services, Health, and Culture Committee) meeting.
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January 23, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
Councilmember Tom Rasmussen -Walkabout at South Seattle Light Rail Station
Dear Community Members, I will be joining the South Precinct of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) and the Southeast Seattle Crime Prevention Council (SSCPC) as they conduct a Walkabout at the Rainier Beach Light Rail Station to assess pedestrian safety. Please join us at: The Rainier Beach Station – Monday, January 23rd at 7:30 pm. [...]
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January 23, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle City Council approves marriage equality resolution
News Release:
Seattle City Councilmembers today unanimously approved Resolution 31356 declaring full support of state-wide marriage equality, urging the Washington State Legislature to swiftly pass Senate Bill 6239. This bill is explicitly intended to end discrimination in marriage based on gender and sexual orientation, while respecting the religious freedom of religious institutions to determine for whom to perform marriage ceremonies.
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January 23, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Seattle Symphony at City Hall
On Wednesday, Jan. 25th, 2012 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm, new Seattle Symphony music director Ludovic Morlot will conduct his first free community concert with the Symphony on the main floor at City Hall.
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January 20, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
Winter Storm Response
Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen, chair of the Transportation Committee, wants to hear from you regarding Seattle’s winter storm response. ”As this week’s storm comes to an end, I’m looking for feedback from the public as soon as possible,” said Rasmussen. “The City Council’s Transportation Committee will conduct a review of the City’s response to [...]
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January 20, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Godden
It Was Their Finest Hour
As Snowzilla 2012 comes to an end, I would be remiss if I didn’t take the time to thank all the hardworking city employees who responded and worked far above the call of duty during the emergency.
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January 20, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
How did we do?
News Release:
Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen, chair of the Transportation Committee, wants to hear from you regarding Seattle's winter storm response.
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January 20, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
Winter Thaw Alert
With the thaw on the way, the City of Seattle is asking residents and businesses to locate nearby storm drains in the street. If it’s safe please clear them of snow and debris. It’s the single most important thing people can do to protect their property and prevent water from pooling and creating traffic hazards. In [...]
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January 20, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Godden
Street Food for those in Need
I don’t believe there should be any shutdown of the program until and unless there is an adequate alternative. There should be no gap in service. And, while it would be ideal to offer indoor programs, there apparently continues to exist a need for outdoor meals as well. And, while we do hope to end homelessness with the 10-year plan, there are homeless on our streets and the least we can do is to ensure that they are fed, particularly since there are hundreds of volunteers willing to do so.
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January 18, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Potpourri: Seattle Police Doing Good, New York’s Almost Crime Free Central Park
Two important factoids this morning. First, Judy Lightfoot, writing over at Crosscut.com, makes the case for SPD's Crisis Intervention Team and the hundreds of officers with advanced training for dealing with people with mental health challenges. It's a good piece...