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City Councilmembers today announced the public hearing date to discuss a proposed 30-year property tax bond measure of $290 million to provide public safety and protection of the Central Waterfront and related public infrastructure. The measure under consideration would be on the November 6, 2012 General Election ballot. The 30-year bond for $290 million would cost the owner of a $360K home about $59 per year.
Seattle City Councilmember Richard Conlin proposes Northgate access strategy
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Sound Transit Board Member and Seattle City Councilmember Richard Conlin will propose a coordinated access strategy for the Northgate Link Light Rail Station at the Sound Transit Capital Committee on Thursday, June 14, 1:30 p.m. at 401 South Jackson Street. The proposal will commit Sound Transit to:...
Seattle City Councilmembers join regional partners in launching next phase of Alaskan Way Viaduct tunneling project
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Seattle City Councilmembers today joined Gov. Chris Gregoire, state, port and local officials in breaking ground for the launch pit for the tunnel boring machine for the Alaskan Way Viaduct (AWV) replacement project. ...
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? What are city leaders doing to address the rise in gun violence? How can residents voice their opinion on the proposed NBA/NHL arena? Whatever your questions, submit them now.
Special Committee to discuss Seawall
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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.
Watch Seattle City Councilmembers share their favorite Seattle Center memories
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In anticipation of the Seattle Center’s Next Fifty celebration kick-off on Saturday, April 21, Seattle City Councilmembers sat down to share their favorite Seattle Center memories. Tune in to our Council Connection blog over the next week as they share their stories.
City of Seattle’s economic programs recognized nationally
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Today Mayor Mike McGinn and Councilmember Richard Conlin celebrated the National League of Cities (NLC)' tool kit for local leaders, entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Library leaders and city officials join together in support of levy for The Seattle Public Library
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Seattle Public Library Board President Marie McCaffrey, City Librarian Marcellus Turner, Mayor Mike McGinn and City Councilmember Richard Conlin announced support for a Library levy...
Levy proposal addresses ongoing fiscal challenges and supports critical services
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After a two-year process involving the thoughtful contributions of tens of thousands of residents and collaboration between The Seattle Public Library, Mayor’s Office and City Council, a proposal to stabilize Library funding and improve Library services is complete.
Feedback sought on proposed Seattle Public Library Levy
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Providing funding stability for the Seattle Public Library is a priority for the City of Seattle. Seattle City Councilmembers invite members of the public to provide their feedback on the proposed Library Levy legislation before the Council.