Seattle City Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis got a special inside look at the Cinerama for the first time since the SIFF bought the property, three years after it shut down operations. In this first-of-its-kind video version of his podcast All Policy is Local, Councilmember Lewis talks with SIFF Executive Director Tom Mara about the acquisition and what the future holds...
What’s the MID? Seattle City Council approves major community-led investments in downtown
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation on May 2 renewing and expanding the Metropolitan Improvement District (MID). The legislation...
Seattle City Council approves initial plan for Memorial Stadium redevelopment
The Seattle City Council passed a resolution today establishing the city’s support for a plan to demolish and rebuild Memorial Stadium...
Seattle Social Housing Developer Board to hold its first meeting ever
The new Seattle Social Housing Developer Board, which will oversee the work to bringing affordable social housing to Seattle, will...
Seattle City Council passes legislation to protect firefighters
The Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation (6-0) today to protect firefighters and EMTs when they are responding to emergencies....
May 2, 2023May 2, 2023In All Policy is Local, Councilmember Lewis, News, PodcastBy Council Connection
Kirkland’s approach to mental health response – Interview with Councilmember Neal Black
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Meet the 13 people appointed to bring social housing to Seattle
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First members of Seattle Social Housing Developer Board appointed by Council
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Seattle Green New Deal funding goes to a vote
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