At the upcoming special November 20, 11 a.m. Parks and Neighborhoods Committee meeting, we will discuss proposed legislation – a council bill and a resolution – that address the Sand Point Overlay. While the legislation is specific to Subarea C (see map), Building 9 will be discussed because it falls within this area. Building 9’s [...]
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October 17, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Lake City Fire Station 39
I've spent a great deal of time listening to what folks are saying about the needs of Lake City. I don’t take these concerns lightly.
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October 10, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Rental Housing Registration and Inspection Ordinance Signed Into Law By Mayor
We can be successful in guaranteeing safer rental housing while also preserving existing rental housing for the long term.
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September 28, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Monday Full Council Vote on Rental Housing Inspection Legislation
In this way we will significantly improve the condition of unsafe rental housing.
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September 19, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
New Audit on MFTE Program Released Today
About 1 in 5 renters spend more than half of their income on rent and more than half of this group have incomes less than 30% median income.
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September 10, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
UP #325: The Yesler Terrace Redevelopment Project
It is the Council’s duty to watchdog this legislation as it is implemented and to work with SHA and the community to assure that every requirement that is in this legislation is met.
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August 8, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
New Foreclosure Relief Program
Between 2009-2012 the foreclosure crisis is projected to cost Washington communities, homeowners and local governments approximately $3.7 billion
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July 19, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
UP #324: How Do We Ensure We Aren’t a City with Homeless Children Sleeping Outdoors?
I believe that this is a goal that we can accomplish.
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July 13, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
We finally have a bill…read more here about the Rental Housing Registration and Inspection Program Legislation
The vast majority of rental units in the city meet basic standards of habitability; still, we know that some units that do not.
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June 27, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Today’s City Council Sponsored Noon Brownbag on Equitable Transit Oriented Development
Seattle’s diversity at risk from gentrification; new light rail could leave community behind