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The latest press releases from Seattle City Councilmembers.
Seattle City Council to vote on rental housing inspection legislation
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On Monday, October 1, the Seattle City Council will cast the final vote on Council Bill 117569, rental housing registration and inspection legislation, a program that has been discussed since early 2010...
Seattle City Council to hold public hearing on proposed 2013-2014 budget
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The Seattle City Council invites members of the community to participate in the a public hearing next Thursday in City Council Chambers. Working together with Seattle residents, the Council wants next year's budget and Capital Improvement Plan to reflect the priorities and values of our City.
Arena Vote
On Monday, September 24, the City Council voted 6 to 2 in favor of an agreement that would ultimately result in public financing to support constructing a new arena south of Safeco Field. Councilmember Nick Licata and I voted against the legislation (Councilmember Rasmussen was absent). We have often been told that this was one [...]
Postponing Second Montlake Bridge Works for 520 Project
On Monday, September 24, the Council unanimously approved a resolution stating that the proposed Second Montlake Bascule Bridge is not needed in the foreseeable future. This Bridge, which would be parallel to the current Montlake Bridge, was inserted into the SR 520 Project in hopes that it would allow transit to move efficiently through the [...]
Seattle City Council recommends against second Montlake Bridge for SR 520 project
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The Seattle City Council today adopted Resolution 31411 (8-0), providing an official recommendation against construction of a second Montlake Bridge in the foreseeable future to the Washington State Department of Transportation and the State Legislature.
Seattle City Council approves arena legislation
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The Council voted 6-2 today to approve a revised agreement with private investor Chris Hansen for a new sports and entertainment arena. The final version of the bill includes technical amendments discussed over the past ten days with the King County Council.
Employment Gains in Seattle
Last month, the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) published final employment data for the region for 2011. They showed that Seattle has become the driver for economic recovery in the region, with employment growth far exceeding that of other areas. While total employment in the region increased by only 1% (from 1,673,000 in 2010 to [...]
Council Committee advances towing cap legislation
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The City Council’s Government Performance and Finance Committee today voted 3-0 to cap fees for impound tows off private property.
On-line budget survey seeks Seattle’s input on priorities
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The Seattle City Council Budget Committee today launched an on-line survey asking residents for their priorities and opinions on city services as next week it begins its review of the 2013-2014 City budget...
Medical Marijuana Zoning
“They’re popping up like Starbucks!” That was the take from a patient in the waiting area of one of the dozen medical marijuana shops I surveyed the Monday of Labor Day weekend. (And, no, “surveyed” does not mean “patronized.”) Councilmember Nick Licata and I have been working with staff from the city’s Department of [...]
Public Safety Committee: Job Assistance Legislation and Office of Professional Accountability Director
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At tomorrow’s Public Safety, Civil Rights and Technology Committee meeting, Councilmember Bruce Harrell will discuss legislation to increase public safety and job assistance through the reduction of criminal recidivism and why it is critical to improve the re-entry experience for those who have committed crimes and are rehabilitated.