City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), Chair of the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan, has issued additional guidance to select committee members following challenges to the Final Environmental Impact Statement. Until now, the Select Committee has received briefings on several aspects of the Mayor’s recommended One Seattle Plan, including the City’s obligations under the Growth Management Act, the Comprehensive...
Council Approves Pedersen-Strauss Initial Tree Protections by Requiring Public Registration Before Removing Trees
Legislation increases transparency and accountability with goal of maximizing environmental and health benefits of Seattle’s tree canopy Seattle – Today City Council...
Councilmember Nelson Declares Intent to Fund Staffing Incentives for Seattle Police Officers
Spikes in crime, departing officers points to a need to hire more officers, says Nelson Seattle, WA – Councilmember Sara...
Councilmembers Strauss, Pedersen, Celebrate Advancement of Tree Protection Proposal
SEATTLE – Councilmember Dan Strauss(District 6 – Northwest Seattle), Chair of the Land Use Committee, and Councilmember Alex Pedersen (District 4 – Northeast Seattle) announced...
Councilmember Tammy J. Morales Calls for Continued Work on Participatory Budgeting
Seattle, WA – Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2, Chinatown / International District and South Seattle) issued the following statement after the...