Don’t be fooled, I love horses! I ride them when I can, which isn’t very often I'm sad to say. I’ve been bucked off twice, but always climbed back on. I even recognize that police use of horses is sometimes...
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September 9, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
New Version of Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
Yesterday I announced my support of an amended version of the paid sick leave ordinance. As I know many are interested in reading the bill language before Monday's vote, here is a .pdf of the new version.
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September 8, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases
City Council to vote on final paid sick leave legislation
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A majority of City Councilmembers announced their support today for an amended version of C.B. 117216, a bill that would provide paid leave to employees in Seattle when they or their family members fall ill or fall victim to domestic violence. An estimated 145,000 to 190,000 employees in Seattle currently do not have access to this benefit.
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September 8, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
UP #313 After the Tunnel Vote
On August 16, Seattle voters approved Referendum 1 by 58%. Although the vote was technically about the City Council’s decision making process, it was widely interpreted as a referendum on the tunnel project itself.
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September 1, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Keeping Downtown Neighborhoods Attractive and Strong
A couple of weeks ago, I attended a quiet little celebration that highlighted the new residents and new jobs that have sprung up and transformed the South Lake Union neighborhood. About a hundred neighborhood activists, representatives of the area's mega-developer...
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August 22, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
UP #312 The $60 Vehicle License Fee Vote
On August 17, the Seattle Transportation Benefit District Board (STBD), which consists of Seattle City Councilmembers, unanimously voted to place a measure on the November ballot for a $60 vehicle license fee. It would run for 10 years, and raise $204 million.
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August 18, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases
Seattle City Councilmember Licata issues statement on police misconduct records ruling
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City Councilmember Nick Licata issued the following statement on today’s police misconduct records ruling:
“The state Supreme Court’s ruling today that law-enforcement reports on police misconduct are a matter of legitimate public concern and should be made public advances police accountability. The court also struck the right balance in allowing for personal identity redactions when not found guilty to protect the legitimate privacy interests of public employees.
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August 18, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Godden, News Releases
Seattle City Council seeking audit committee candidates
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City Councilmember and Budget Committee chair Jean Godden announced today two open positions on the newly formed Audit Committee. This committee was established by Ordinance 123622 to assist the Office of the City Auditor bring about more open, accountable, performance-driven, and results-oriented government. It is intended to be insulated from political pressures and influences in order to provide an independent opinion on the performance of City departments and programs.
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August 17, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
Next Steps on Replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct
The Votes are in on Referendum 1, and while many more ballots will still be counted, yesterday’s nearly 60% approval vote for Referendum 1 should remove any doubt about the city’s commitment to work with the state on the replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Referendum 1 was seen as a vote on the tunnel [...]
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August 16, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Why I’m Voting to Let You Increase Your (and my) Vehicle License Fee
I just joined with my colleagues and voted to place a measure on the November general election ballot that, if approved by voters, will increase the annual Vehicle License Fee (VLF) for all vehicles registered in Seattle by $60 for...