It is the Council’s duty to watchdog this legislation as it is implemented and to work with SHA and the community to assure that every requirement that is in this legislation is met.
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September 10, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases
City leaders propose new cannabis regulations
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Today an intergovernmental team consisting of City staff and representatives from the Mayor’s office, City Councilmembers and the City Attorney set in motion the process to begin deliberations on proposed legislation to establish zoning regulations for growing, processing, and dispensing of cannabis in Seattle. The intent is to help protect city businesses and neighborhoods.
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September 7, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Towing legislation advances to committee
Yesterday consumer protection legislation I am sponsoring was presented for the first time in the Government Performance and Finance Committee. The legislation would place a cap on what towing companies can charge for impounds from private property. Currently, there is no limit on what towing companies can charge for impound tows from private property and [...]
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September 7, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Godden, News Releases
Council Committee receives report on March 2012 Seattle Public Utilities fraud
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The Seattle City Council’s Libraries, Utilities and Center (LUC) Committee this morning received a report from the City Auditor and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) on the steps taken to protect the utility from fraud and theft.
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September 5, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases
City Council committee to begin discussing proposed towing industry regulations
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Legislation to place a cap the fees towing companies can charge for impounds from private property will be presented before the Government Performance and Finance Committee tomorrow:
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September 5, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
City Council committee advances performance guidelines
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The Seattle City Council’s Government Performance and Finance Committee today unanimously approved performance guidelines (Resolution 31404) to ensure that new or modified City programs are able to demonstrate their value through measurable results. The Full Council will vote on the guidelines on Monday, September 10.
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September 4, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases
Seattle City Council approves Yesler Terrace redevelopment legislation
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The Seattle City Council voted unanimously today to approve legislation allowing the Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) to redevelop the 22-acre Yesler Terrace public housing neighborhood.
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September 4, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Happy Birthday Seattle Center
Seattle Center began as the ’62 World’s Fair, or Century 21 Exposition, which opened well ahead of schedule – some 38 years before the 21st century.
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September 4, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Another Step to Welcome our Immigrant Neighbors
Our city just took an important step in our continuing effort to welcome and embrace our immigrant neighbors. The City Council voted a few minutes ago to unanimously confirm Magdaleno Rose-Avila—he goes by Leno—as the first director of the City’s...
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September 4, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, News Releases
Have a question for the Seattle City Council? Get it answered on Seattle Channel’s Council Edition
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Do you have a question for the City Council? Will the proposed NBA/NHL arena become a reality? What are the Council’s 2013 budget priorities and how will they align with those of Seattleites? What does passage of the Library Levy mean for Seattle libraries? What does the Council’s vote on Yesler Terrace mean for the neighborhood and residents? Whatever your questions, submit them now.