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July 31, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
On July 30th the SR 520 pontoons started their journey
On July 30th the SR 520 pontoons started their journey. The first left the basin at 7:30 p.m. and the last at 11:30 p.m. ...
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July 31, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Proposal to Cap Towing Impounds from Private Property
Yesterday the Mayor and I held a press conference announcing legislation to place a cap on what towing companies can charge for impounds from private property. This will address the excessive fees some towing companies charge, and protect consumers. Currently, there are no laws limiting how much towing companies can charge for impounds off private [...]
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July 30, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases
Seattle proposal caps fees for involuntary tows from private property
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Mayor Mike McGinn and Councilmember Nick Licata today announced plans to cap fees for involuntary tows from private property. The proposed legislation, which goes to the City Council tomorrow, protects consumers while balancing tow companies’ business interests and private property owners' ability to seek relief from unauthorized parking. Standard impounds will be capped at $156.75, and storage rates are limited to $15.50 for up to 12 hours. Sales tax and an impound fee, yet to be determined, will also be applied.
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July 30, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases
Seattle City Council to host forum on caregiver support programs
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Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata, the Seattle Human Services Department and the Seattle-King County Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services invites downtown employees and other members of the public to a special forum on caregiver stress and support services on Tuesday, July 31, at noon.
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July 30, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle City Council in discussions with investor Chris Hansen to modify proposed arena agreement
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A majority of Seattle City Councilmembers signed a letter today to investor Chris Hansen, continuing discussions regarding modifications to the proposed agreement for a sports and entertainment arena in SoDo. The letter outlines areas of concern in the current proposal and states the City Council's desire to address these concerns before moving forward with a final agreement.
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July 30, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Continuing the Arena Discussion
A majority of Seattle City Councilmembers signed a letter today to investor Chris Hansen, continuing discussions regarding modifications to the proposed agreement for a sports and entertainment arena in SoDo. The letter outlines areas of concern in the current proposal...
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July 27, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
A note about the garbage strike
You may have noticed Seattle is facing a strike affecting garbage and recycling collection in West Seattle, South Seattle, and Northwest Seattle. This is the service area for Waste Management, which serves roughly 60% of Seattle. Central Seattle and Northeast Seattle are not affected by the strike; they are served by CleanScapes. You can find [...]
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July 25, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Caregiver Stress & Support Services
In 2007, King County was home to an estimated 210,000 unpaid family caregivers
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July 24, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases
Seattle City Council committee to meet at Mary’s Place to hear report on families and children
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The Seattle City Council’s Housing, Human Services, Health, and Culture committee (HHSHC) will have a special meeting on Wednesday, July 25 at Mary’s Place. Please find the agenda and supporting documents here. Wednesday’s meeting is to learn about the unmet needs of families with children and to hear from the Human Services Department (HSD) on their progress ensuring that no families with children are sleeping outside by the end of the year.