News Release:
Councilmember Bruce Harrell, chair of the Seattle City Council’s Public Safety, Civil Rights and Technology Committee, has called for a special briefing from the Seattle Police Department on the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems/Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAS/UAV), commonly known as Drones.
Press Releases
The latest press releases from Seattle City Councilmembers.
Seattle’s Economic Recovery Strategy Is Working
In the last several recessions, Seattle has lagged the national recovery, sometimes by as long as a year. But, in this recession, we are at the leading edge of recovery. Washington’s official numbers show the state’s unemployment rate at 8.2% in February, about equal to the national average – but that the Seattle area rate [...]
Seattle City Council President at West Seattle Elementary to promote financial awareness for young people
News Release:
Join Seattle City Council President Sally J. Clark and Jump$tart Washington Coalition to promote financial education during Money Smart Week®.
Public Health Actions Against Obesity
Obesity continues to be a major public health challenge. Too many Americans are overweight enough that their health is suffering, with diseases like diabetes rising dramatically. In Seattle 50% of adults and 22% of youth are overweight or obese. The problem is that healthy food is often expensive and not widely available, while unhealthy food [...]
Seattle Channel receives record 21 Emmy nominations
News Release:
Seattle Channel received 21 Emmy nominations from the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Art & Sciences (NATAS) [...]
Seattle’s bond ratings affirmed
News Release:
Mayor Mike McGinn today announced the Seattle Channel received 21 Emmy nominations from the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Art & Sciences (NATAS), a record number of nominations for the popular city-operated TV station.
My first thought is “no”
I’m supposed to be fair and rational. I’m supposed to give new ideas a fair shake. I’m supposed to ask first, fire later. But drones? Really? This is the latest tech toy we absolutely have to have? OK, I’ll ask and learn, but I’m not optimistic about warming to this idea. I know they aren’t [...]
Special Committee to discuss Seawall
News Release:
The Seattle City Council’s Special Committee on the Central Waterfront, Seawall and Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program will meet after Full Council on Monday, April 23.
Mayor McGinn, Councilmember Bagshaw announce formation of Parks Preservation Work Group
News Release:
Mayor Mike McGinn and City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw today announced the formation of the Parks Preservation Work Group, charged with advising the Mayor, City Council and Parks and Recreation on a range of options for generating more revenue and finding efficiencies that could reduce costs in the 2013 operating budget and beyond.
Peoples Greenstreet Project on South Orcas
On a day of driving rain and snow in March, which perfectly demonstrated the effectiveness of the project, a hardy gathering of neighbors, design professionals, and city and county staff celebrated the official opening of the South Orcas Greenstreet project. The South Orcas Greenstreet is an innovative, community-driven natural drainage project developed by Cari Simson, [...]
Statement from Seattle City Councilmember Bruce Harrell on the retirement of Chief Technology Officer Bill Schrier
News Release:
Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Chair of the Council's Public Safety, Civil Rights and Technology Committee, expressed his appreciation for Bill Schrier, Seattle's Chief Technology Officer, who, after serving Seattleites for 30 years, will retire in May.