Last week, I posted a very unscienctific survey about a possible increase in the annual Vehcile License Fee. A total of 434 people responded and took the survey, 420 actually answered every question, a stunningly high 97%! Well done, folks....
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August 11, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Should Seattle Increase the Vehicle License Fee? Take the Survey!
The City Council is debating an increase in the annual Vehicle License Fee (VLF) to raise more money for transportation projects to help offset a decline in other transportation revenue. The current VLF is $20 per year. Voters would have...
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August 8, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
How Seattle Avoided Spending Millions to Build a New City Jail
The Council will vote in early September whether to approve a new jail services contract with King County through 2030. If approved, the new contract will save Seattle taxpayers approximately $200 million in jail construction costs and multiple millions more...
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August 8, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases
Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata’s statement on economists backing paid sick leave legislation
News Release
City Councilmember Licata released the following statement today on a letter received from the state's leading economists on the merits of paid sick leave legislation:
"Our state's prominent economists today sent a letter to the City Council supporting the proposed paid sick leave ordinance that I am sponsoring. ...
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August 5, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, News Releases
Seattle City Council to hold public hearing on tourism improvement area
News Release
On Monday, August 8, the Seattle City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposal to create a dedicated source of funding for tourism marketing and promotion by imposing a $2 per night surcharge on certain hotel rooms.
When: Monday, Aug. 8, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Seattle City Hall
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August 4, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
Deadline approaching for candidates for police accountability review board
News Release
The Seattle City Council seeks candidates for appointment to three positions on the seven-member Office of Professional Accountability (OPA) Review Board.
Candidates must submit their application materials (see details below) by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 5.
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August 4, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Where Visitors Go
In my most recent newsletter about the Council’s proposal to create a Tourism Improvement Area I asked readers where they take out-of-town visitors. The responses were numerous and varied, but the general theme was: Outside! People love our city’s parks...
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August 1, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle City Council confirms Bernadette Matsuno as Department of Neighborhoods Director
News Release
Today the City Council unanimously confirmed Bernadette (Bernie) Matsuno as the Department of Neighborhoods Director.
"I am impressed with Bernie's professional background and her two-decade long commitment to the Department of Neighborhoods success,” said Councilmember Mike O'Brien, chair of the Seattle Public Utilities and Neighborhoods Committee. "The Council believes the Department is well-positioned to increase meaningful community participation in city projects, and Bernie's vision for the Department will support just that. Her goals are laudable and the Council believes she has the wherewithal to lead city initiatives and policy improvements and her leadership will be a great benefit to the entire city."
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August 1, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods awards more than $1 million for neighborhood projects
The Seattle City Council today approved more than $1 million in matching funds to support neighborhood projects across the City. Twelve community organizations will receive awards from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund Program for projects as diverse as creation of an autistic spectrum disorder-friendly playspace to construction of an outdoor stage for community events.
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July 27, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle City Council applauds appointment of Gary Locke as U.S. Ambassador to China
Today on behalf of Seattle City Council, President Pro Tem Rasmussen released the following statement congratulating our next U.S. Ambassador to China, former Governor Gary Locke: