Today my grandson Noah and I had the honor of joining teachers and supporters from across the City and around the state calling on legislators to live up to their paramount duty and fully fund public education. Too many children have been denied their constitutional rights to education. The 52,000 students in the Seattle Public […]
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UP #367: Fair Trade Music Seattle
Are you aware that musicians must often "pay to play" or play for "zero minus expenses" - the venue pays them nothing while they must cover their own costs? Does that seem fair?
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State-by-State Preschool Rankings
The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) released its 2014 State of Preschool report this week. It rates states on preschool access, public funding, and quality measures. Washington’s report card is here. Our state ranks 33rd in access for...
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Media Coverage on Arena
There was media coverage over the weekend about the proposed SODO arena and I want to provide some context for my comments. The City, King County and the Hansen group have a legally binding agreement related to the SODO arena....
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Councilmember Godden’s Statement on Sisley Property Review
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/8/2015
Councilmember Godden's Statement on Sisley Property Review
SEATTLE - Councilmember Jean Godden today issued the following statement in response to Mayor Murray's directive that the Department of Neighborhoods and the Department of Planning & Development begin a 60-day review of options for the Sisley properties in the Roosevelt neighborhood:
"I heard from the Mayor regarding the use of pending judgment funds against the Sisleys and the possible taking of property for use as open space in the Roosevelt neighborhood.Â
"I will be holding this legislation in committee until the Mayor has completed the 60-day review and reports back to the committee.
"During this time we now have an opportunity to reengage with the community and neighbors in a broader discussion of options and creative approaches that ultimately could address multiple needs.
"I am pleased that the Mayor continues to demonstrate his commitment to open space as one of several possible outcomes."
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Growth and Displacement Vulnerability Risk Index
What will it say about us as a City if, in doing so, we select the alternative that has the greatest displacement impacts on low income and people of color?
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So Much to Do and So Little Time to Do It
There is so much to do, and so little time to do it. I want to find solutions to reduce the need to warehouse the homeless in shelters and truly make homelessness rare, brief and one time with my fellow committee members, with our regional partners, with the Human Services Department and our community based […]
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Turning Commitment into Action for the Arts
What steps can we take to remove barriers to racial equity within arts organizations?
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Tomorrow is Denim Day
Tomorrow the City Council will wear jeans for #denimday, part of Sexual Violence Awareness month. Join us! Councilmember Godden's office provided the following background on Denim Day: For the past 16 years, Peace Over Violence has run its Denim Day...
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Live-Work Units in Commercial Areas
A 2011 survey of live-work units my office performed revealed that few units had the required business license.