Last week I had the opportunity to see the economic resiliency of the waterfront up close and check out the progress on the Seawall project, the newly renovated Pier 54 and Ivar’s Acres of Clams, and the Seattle Aquarium expansion plan. I also had a chance to talk shop with a vibrant group of civically […]
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July 16, 2015January 6, 2023Councilmember Okamoto
Council Conversation
Josephine Cheng chatted with me at the Wing Luke Museum about what I plan to accomplish during my short tenure as a Councilmember on some of the city’s hottest issues like affordable housing, data disaggregation, transportation and more. Catch up with us HERE.
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July 15, 2015January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
The Hard Work of Innovative Policing
Two weeks ago I spoke on a panel at a White House forum on innovations in policing about Seattle’s Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program. The LEAD program allows the police and prosecutors to redirect nonviolent, low level adult offenders...
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July 14, 2015January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Council passes marijuana regulations, policies
On Monday, July 13 the City Council passed Council Bill 118419, to create a new marijuana regulatory license. All marijuana-related businesses will be required to attain this license by July 1, 2016. On the same date, state law will require a license from the Liquor and Cannabis Board in order for businesses to continue operations. […]
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July 13, 2015January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases
Licata Lauds Passage of Cannabis Legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7/13/2015
Licata Lauds Passage of Cannabis Legislation
SEATTLE - Councilmember Nick Licata issued the following statement following the passage of Council Bill 118419 and Resolution 31595 in Full Council today:
"Today's una...
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July 10, 2015January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
A Common Sense Public Health Approach to Gun Violence
The following op-ed article was published yesterday in the Slog. Every year taxpayers in Seattle pay for millions of dollars of emergency medical care for people who have been shot. It’s time for the gun industry to chip in to...
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July 8, 2015January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
Council to Act on Gun Violence Tax, Mandatory Reporting of Lost and Stolen Firearms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7/8/2015
Council to Act on Gun Violence Tax,
Mandatory Reporting of Lost and Stolen Firearms
SEATTLE - Council President Tim Burgess proposed two pieces of legislation today as part of the City's latest effort to improve g...
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July 6, 2015January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
Full Council Comments From Today’s Lowrise Legislation (CB 118385) Debate
There has been a great deal of interest in the lowrise legislation voted on by the Council today, which was passed by a 8-1 vote. I was the lone “no” vote. Below are my edited remarks from today’s Full Council meeting, which explains my opposition to the bill: Introduction My remarks will cover three key […]
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July 6, 2015January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
First Seattle Preschool Program Providers Selected
Mayor Murray announced today the first providers selected to participate in the Seattle Preschool Program. It is a strong group of high quality preschool providers. You can read the Mayor’s release here. This is an exciting moment. Full day, affordable,...
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July 2, 2015January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Councilmember Rasmussen Hails State Funding for Traffic Management at Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7/2/2015
Councilmember Rasmussen Hails State Funding for Traffic Management at Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
SEATTLE - City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen applauded the Governor and the State Legislature for approving funding for t...