Since the revisions to the South Lake Union Neighborhood Plan and its designation as an Urban Center, South Lake Union (SLU) has led the City in developing new jobs and housing, just as was hoped. By investing in infrastructure there, the City has successfully encouraged this development. This year, the Council will consider additional rezones [...]
Press Releases
The latest press releases from Seattle City Councilmembers.
Regulatory Reforms adopted for Seattle
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Today Mayor Mike McGinn signed legislation to reform development regulations in Seattle. The changes, adopted by Seattle City Council on July 23, are intended to support jobs in the city, with many of the changes applying to areas of the city where most growth is expected, including most major urban centers and areas along light rail.
Trash talks.
It’s finally Seattle summer – yet it’s hard to focus on our brief period of blue skies when our sense of smell, not to mention our community hygiene, is challenged by piles of trash (and accompanying urban wildlife) in alleyways in Chinatown and overflowing garbage cans in West, South, and Southwest Seattle. Employees of Waste [...]
Living Building Ordinance Amendments
The Council has unanimously adopted changes to the ‘Living Building Challenge Pilot Program’ that will tighten the qualifications for participation and provide additional incentives for builders to participate in the program. We expect at least one additional building to be able to proceed into construction as a result of this change. The Living Building ordinance [...]
Have a question for the Seattle City Council? Get it answered on Seattle Channel’s Council Edition
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Do you have a question for the City Council? Will the proposed NBA/NHL arena become a reality? How will city leaders work with Department of Justice to help guide reforms to the Seattle Police Department and reduce violence in the City? What is the Council doing now to change election campaign financing? Whatever your questions, submit them now.
Seattle proposal caps fees for involuntary tows from private property
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Mayor Mike McGinn and Councilmember Nick Licata today announced plans to cap fees for involuntary tows from private property. The proposed legislation, which goes to the City Council tomorrow, protects consumers while balancing tow companies’ business interests and private property owners' ability to seek relief from unauthorized parking. Standard impounds will be capped at $156.75, and storage rates are limited to $15.50 for up to 12 hours. Sales tax and an impound fee, yet to be determined, will also be applied.
Seattle Deep Green Pilot Program gives Stone34 green light
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The City Council today voted unanimously to approve an ordinance to amend the Living Building Pilot Project in order to facilitate and encourage developments that strive to meet the highest level of sustainable design.
City of Seattle hires new tribal liaison
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The City of Seattle announced today the hiring of Nicole Willis as the new tribal relations liaison for the Office of Intergovernmental Relations. She has served most recently as special assistant to the secretary for Indian Affairs at the US Department of Labor with Secretary Hilda L. Solis.
Seattle City Council to host forum on caregiver support programs
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Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata, the Seattle Human Services Department and the Seattle-King County Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services invites downtown employees and other members of the public to a special forum on caregiver stress and support services on Tuesday, July 31, at noon.
Seattle City Council in discussions with investor Chris Hansen to modify proposed arena agreement
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A majority of Seattle City Councilmembers signed a letter today to investor Chris Hansen, continuing discussions regarding modifications to the proposed agreement for a sports and entertainment arena in SoDo. The letter outlines areas of concern in the current proposal and states the City Council's desire to address these concerns before moving forward with a final agreement.
Councilmember Bruce Harrell’s statement on DOJ Consent Agreement
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Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Chair of the Council's Public Safety, Civil Rights and Technology Committee, released the following statement regarding the police reform settlement with the Department of Justice:
Executive and Mayor announce innovative partnership for rural protections and urban densities
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King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn today proposed a new development incentive program that will invest millions of dollars in community infrastructure projects in the South Lake Union neighborhood, while preserving the working forests and farms that supply Seattle and its residents with fresh locally grown food.