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Seattle City Councilmembers today joined Gov. Chris Gregoire, state, port and local officials in breaking ground for the launch pit for the tunnel boring machine for the Alaskan Way Viaduct (AWV) replacement project. ...
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City Inside/Out: Council Edition June 2012 6/5/2012
Councilmember Tom Rasmussen visited the Seattle Channel studio for the June episode of Council Edition.
Seattle City Council to hold hearing on taximeter rate increase legislation
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The Seattle City Council's Government Performance and Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 6 to receive comments on Council Bill 117465, which calls for an increase in the taxicab meter rate and an increase in the flat rate from downtown Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Arts Capital Funding Meeting
Tonight, arts organizations have an opportunity to learn about the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs (OACA) new arts and cultural facilities capital funding program at the Seattle Public Library, Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S. from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Council schedule for arena proposal, first meeting
Council schedule for arena proposal, first meeting
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Do you have a question for the City Council? What are city leaders doing to address the rise in gun violence? How can residents voice their opinion on the proposed NBA/NHL arena? Whatever your questions, submit them now.
Spiral of Hope
Some argue the arts are purely esthetic and should be enjoyed for nothing more than their intrinsic value. Another argument claims the power of art to bring people together should be used intentionally in whatever way it can to further the social good. Artist Bryan Ohno makes a case for the latter.
Sports Arena Deliberation Schedule
Here is the schedule the City Council's Government Performance & Finance Committee will follow as we consider the proposed sports arena: Thursday, May 31, 9:30 a.m. Mayor's staff presents proposal overview Wednesday, June 6, 11 a.m. Mayor's staff presents financial...
Hope Amid Violence
Seattle police commanders briefed the Council this morning about the recent surge in gun violence the city has experienced. I know our officers and detectives are working hard to solve these crimes and prevent others before they occur. At the...
Seattle City Council sets review schedule for SODO arena proposal
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The City Council’s Government Performance and Finance Committee today released its tentative review schedule for the proposed sports arena in Sodo partially funded by City bonds. The dates and times of the Committee’s meetings are listed below. Other Committee business unrelated to the arena will also be heard at these meetings.