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Press Releases
The latest press releases from Seattle City Councilmembers.
GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP FUNDED BY COUNCIL
On Friday, November 9, the City Council adopted a series of changes to the proposed 2013-2014 budgets submitted by the Mayor. The Council unanimously approved an amendment I sponsored that adds $500,000 each year to City funding for the Green Seattle Partnership, which mobilizes volunteers to maintain the health of our urban forests. Seattle’s urban [...]
Seattle City Council to proclaim Seattle a ‘Human Rights City’
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Councilmember Bruce Harrell, chair of the City Council’s Public Safety, Civil Rights and Technology Committee, will introduce a resolution at committee this week proclaiming Seattle to be a Human Rights City in celebration of the 64th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The opportunity is yours: Ask City Councilmembers your questions
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Do you have questions for members of the City Council? How did the 2013-2014 budget process go? What 2012 committee and Council accomplishments are Councilmembers most proud of? Looking forward, what priorities and goals does the Council have for 2013? Join the conversation by submitting your questions now.
Councilmember Licata selected to advance progressive vision for America’s cities and towns
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Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata was selected as the Chair of a new organization, Local Progress: a national municipal policy network, formed over the weekend in Washington D.C. Local Progress will be dedicated to advancing innovative legislative strategies in America’s cities and towns.
2013 2014 Budgets Approved by Council
On Monday, November 19, the City Council unanimously adopted the 2013 City of Seattle budget, and endorsed the 2014 budget (the City prepares budgets on a two-year cycle, but the legal ‘adoption’ of the budget has to be done annually, so the 2014 budget will be reviewed, amended, and finally adopted in November of 2013.) [...]
Councilmember Burgess’ statement on adopted city budget
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City Councilmember Tim Burgess, chair of the Council's Budget Committee, issued the following statement today after the Council voted unanimously to adopt the 2013-2014 City budget...
Seattle City Council debuts Seattle for Washington webpage
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The Seattle City Council today launched a webpage dedicated to its statewide engagement effort, Seattle for Washington, aimed at strengthening relationships with key policy makers, legislators and local elected officials from throughout the state.
Golf, Jefferson Park, and Social Justice
The City Council has unanimously approved a proposed modernization of the Jefferson Park golf clubhouse and expansion of the driving range. The proposal will replace the existing clubhouse with a new and expanded facility, and will also expand the driving range by adding a second deck and corresponding netting, along with revamping the lighting system [...]
Councilmembers to revisit Communities United Rainier Beach decision
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Four members of the City Council said this afternoon they would revisit their decision to defund the Communities United Rainier Beach (CURB) crime prevention program when final budget legislation comes before the Council on November 19.
City Council Budget Committee refocuses 2013 budget on urgent, immediate needs
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The Seattle City Council's Budget Committee today voted unanimously on a balanced 2013 budget for city operations and endorsed a spending plan for 2014.
Seattle City Council to make final decisions on budget package
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The Seattle City Council’s Budget Committee will take final votes on the 2013-2014 biennial budget package at tomorrow’s 9:30 a.m. committee meeting.