How best to turn Seattle’s always-limited resources into efficient services over the next two years? That’s the question my Council colleagues and I deal with this fall as we examine the 2013-2014 proposed City budget. The process started for City Council last Monday. In a rare Seattle moment of required protocol, Councilmember Harrell and I [...]
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September 28, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
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.
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September 24, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
2013-2014 City Budget: Listening Closely and Investing Wisely
This afternoon, the Mayor will propose to the City Council how he believes we should spend the nearly $1 billion in our city’s general fund budget. He makes his presentation at 2 p.m. in City Hall. You can attend and...
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September 18, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
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...
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September 5, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
City Council committee advances performance guidelines
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The Seattle City Council’s Government Performance and Finance Committee today unanimously approved performance guidelines (Resolution 31404) to ensure that new or modified City programs are able to demonstrate their value through measurable results. The Full Council will vote on the guidelines on Monday, September 10.
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May 18, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
Seattle City Council to host conversation on community priorities for the City budget
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Join the Seattle City Council for community conversations about the City budget and community priorities. Participants will engage City Councilmembers and neighbors in conversation centered on five thought-provoking questions about the future of our City.
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May 14, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
Seattle City Council to host conversations on community priorities for the City budget
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Join the Seattle City Council for community conversations about the City budget and community priorities. Participants will engage City Councilmembers and neighbors in conversation centered on five thought-provoking questions about the future of our City.
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May 14, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
2013 Budget Conversations
Here's your chance to answer 5 questions on the City's 2013 budget. Tonight, May 14th, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Seattle Central Community College, 1701 Broadway, Broadway Edison Building, in Room BE1110 and on May 21st, 6pm to 7:30 p.m. in the New Holly Gathering Hall, 7054 32nd Ave South.
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May 9, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
Seattle City Council to host conversations on community priorities for the City budget
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Join the Seattle City Council for one of three conversations in May about the City budget and community priorities. Participants will engage City Councilmembers and neighbors in conversation centered on five thought-provoking questions about the future of our city.
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February 23, 2012January 6, 2023News Releases
Seattle City Council President Sally J. Clark announces 2012 Council action plan
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Seattle City Councilmember Sally J. Clark announced today the 2012 Council Action Plan to achieve Seattle City Council priorities. This year the Council has identified several critical policy areas on which it will focus. President Clark provided the following statement regarding the Seattle City Council 2012 Action Plan...