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July 25, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Godden, News Releases
Seattle City Council votes to add $3 million for city street improvements
Today, the Seattle City Council confirmed its commitment to Seattleites by passing Council Bill 117207authorizing the Seattle Department of Transportation to spend $3 million from the sale of the Rubble Yard to fund road repairs. The funds will provide a 33 percent boost in 2011 street repair funding and prevent the elimination of 21 positions in the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT).
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July 25, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
Statement by Councilmember Tim Burgess on passage of Council’s resolution on extended alcohol service hours
The Seattle City Council unanimously passed Resolution 31318 this afternoon calling for a collaborative process to explore extending alcohol service hours. Councilmember Tim Burgess, Chair of the Council's Public Safety and Education Committee, issued the following statement after the vote:
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July 22, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
UP #311 Medical Cannabis Regulation
This past Monday (7/18/11), the City Council unanimously approved Council Bill 117229 that I sponsored which mandates that medical cannabis providers in Seattle abide by city business rules and regulations.
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July 21, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Metro Transit Horrors Coming
Metro Transit is getting ready for massive service cuts because of falling revenue from the sales tax. This is one of the negative ripples from the stagnant economy over the past three years. Don't think it's going to be that...
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July 20, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Tourism Public Hearing Set
The City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 8 at 5:30 p.m. in Council chambers on the second floor of City Hall to receive public testimony on creation of a Seattle Tourism Improvement Area. Three weeks ago,...
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July 19, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
UP #310 War Dollars Resolution
I believe our excessive war spending has contributed to our nation’s substantial debt, and does not contribute to meeting our growing needs at home.
For these reasons, I introduced Resolution 31306, calling on Congress and the President to redirect war spending to domestic priorities, and to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as soon as can be done safely for our troops.
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July 18, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases
Seattle City Council approves first step toward regulating medical marijuana operations
The Seattle City Council voted today 8-0, approving C.B. 117229 creating a regulatory framework for medical cannabis operations within the City of Seattle.
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July 18, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen presents legislation to protect character structures on Capitol Hill
Today Councilmember Tom Rasmussen announced introduction of legislation that will establish a Transfer of Development Potential (TDP) program within the Pike/Pine neighborhood of Capitol Hill. The legislation will provide an additional incentive to maintain the neighborhood’s unique “character structures” (buildings that are at least 75 years old).
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July 15, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle Transportation Benefit District Governing Board meetings scheduled to consider CTAC-III recommendation
The Seattle City Council, acting in its capacity as the Seattle Transportation Benefit District (STBD) Governing Board, will convene following the regular City Council meeting on Monday, July 18 (approximately 2:30 p.m. or immediately following the 2 p.m. Full Council meeting).