Comprehensive Plan 2035 Community Involvement On Monday the Council approved the 2035 Comprehensive Plan update. In committee, the Council approved amendments I sponsored relating to Seattle Public Utilities, Arts, Economic Development and Growth, and then this week in Full Council amendments I sponsored to the Community Involvement element were also approved. I worked with neighborhood […]
Tag: Budget
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Encampment Legislation, Next Week in the Budget, Police Accountability Legislation Submitted to Federal Judge, SOID Legislation Rulemaking Public Comment
Encampment Legislation Earlier today I sent the following e-mail to people who’ve written me about homeless encampments: Thank you for writing to me about proposed Council Bill 118794. Like you, I care deeply how the City manages public land for use of the general public as well as how our policies impact our ability to […]
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Next Week in the Budget Process; Police Accountability Update; Green Pathways
Next Week in the Budget Process Here’s what’s coming up during the next week in the budget process. The Budget Committee will hold Department Overviews on October 7 and 10, covering the following departments: Friday, October 7, 9:30 a.m.: Human Services: Homelessness Overview Monday, October 10 9:30 a.m.: Seattle Police Department Monday, October 10, 2 […]
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2017-2018 Budget Process, West Seattle Tree Cutting Update, In-District Office Hours, Hate-Free Delridge, Landmark Status Application for Two Buildings in the West Seattle Junction
2017-2018 BUDGET PROCESS On Monday, September 26 Mayor Murray will release his proposed 2017-2018 city budget, marking the beginning of the Council’s budget process. Budget Committee Chair Burgess has announced a revised process and schedule, which will provide for enhanced public consideration of the Chair’s proposed balancing package during November. Some of the work preceding […]
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Myers Way Property Update; Lunch and Learn on Equitable Development; 2017-2018 City Council Budget Process
Myers Way Property Update On Thursday, June 30, Financial Administrative Services (FAS) hosted a public meeting to discuss the Draft Preliminary Recommendation Report on the proposed sale of the Myers Way Property. This issue is important to many residents residing in Top Hat, Highland Park, South Park, Arbor Heights, as well as citywide environmental groups […]
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Councilmembers to host spring ‘Community Budget Workshops’ around Seattle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/22/2014
Councilmember Nick Licata
Councilmembers to host spring 'Community Budget Workshops' around Seattle
SEATTLE - City Councilmembers will host four "Community Budget Workshops" in Delridge, the Central District, University District and Columbia City over the month of May. Councilmembers will engage with the public to ask their spending priorities for the 2015-2016 City budget. Members of the public can make suggestions about the specific departments listed for each workshop, as well as identify neighborhood needs and priorities. After a City Budget Office presentation, there will be small group discussions with Councilmembers, and a report back at the end. The public is encouraged to drop in during any of the scheduled times to talk about any issues concerning the City budget.
"We wanted to reach out into the community and hear what the public has to say about their budget," said Councilmember Nick Licata, Chair of the City Council Budget Committee. "I hope you’ll stop by to talk to us about any issues important to you."
WHAT: "Community Budget Workshops" with Seattle City Councilmembers
WHEN/WHERE:
DATE/TIME: Tues., May 6, 6p - 8p
DEPARTMENTS: Human Services/Housing/Economic Development
LOCATION: Rainier Community Center, Multipurpose Room (Columbia City)
DATE/TIME: Wed., May 7, 6p - 8p
DEPARTMENTS: Transportation/Land Use
LOCATION: Garfield Community Center, Multipurpose Room (Central Area)
DATE/TIME: Thurs., May 8, 6p - 8p
DEPARTMENTS: Parks/Neighborhoods/Libraries/Arts
LOCATION: University Heights Community Center, Room 209 (University District)
DATE/TIME: Wed., May 14, 6p - 8p
DEPARTMENTS: Public Safety/Civil Rights
LOCATION: Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, Room 111 (Delridge)
WHO:
Seattle City Councilmembers
Public
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2014 Budget Review Wrap Up
Thank you to everyone who shared thoughts about budget priorities this fall. At its best the City budget is a reflection of our priorities and, often, our compromises with each other as we determine how to spend a finite amount of money. Yesterday we took final votes on the City budget for 2014. When you […]
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Councilmember Burgess’ statement on final passage of 2014 budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/25/2013
Councilmember Tim Burgess
Councilmember Burgess' statement on final passage of 2014 budget
SEATTLE - City Councilmember Tim Burgess, chair of the Council's Budget Committee, issued the following statement tod...
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Councilmember Burgess’ statement on Mayor Mike McGinn’s proposed budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/23/2013
Councilmember Tim Burgess
Councilmember Burgess' statement on Mayor Mike McGinn's proposed budget
SEATTLE - Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess, chair of the Council's Budget Committee, issued the following statement in response to Mayor McGinn's budget proposal released today:
"Mayor McGinn has proposed some significant increases in spending but has yet to provide evidence that those increases would be an effective use of taxpayer dollars. We want to fund what works, but we need solid evidence of results. We have tough decisions to make, and the Council takes its role as stewards of the public's money very seriously.
"The people of Seattle face serious challenges in public safety, transportation, education and affordability. The City Council will carefully review the Mayor's proposed budget and make any changes necessary to ensure these challenges are addressed."
Budget Public Hearings
Thursday, October 3
5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
600 4th Avenue, 2nd floor
Seattle 98104
Thursday, October 24
6 p.m.
Location TBD
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Seattle Department of Transportation Budget 2013-2014 Taking Care of Today’s Needs While Planning for the Future
Recently the Seattle City Council approved the 2013-2014 City budget http://www.seattle.gov/council/budget/. As Transportation Committee chair I focused my efforts primarily upon the 2013-2014 budget of the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). The 2013-2014 SDOT budget is the first since 2007 where there are more “adds” than cuts. While the total City budget is still being [...]