I don’t believe there should be any shutdown of the program until and unless there is an adequate alternative. There should be no gap in service. And, while it would be ideal to offer indoor programs, there apparently continues to exist a need for outdoor meals as well. And, while we do hope to end homelessness with the 10-year plan, there are homeless on our streets and the least we can do is to ensure that they are fed, particularly since there are hundreds of volunteers willing to do so.
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November 23, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
UP #315 The Occupy Resolution
On November 14th, the Seattle City Council passed Resolution 31337 which recognized the national grassroots citizen effort being made through the Occupy Movement in seeking solutions for economically distressed Americans at the federal and local levels. I introduced this resolution because the growing imbalance in our nation’s wealth demands the attention of the nation’s elected representatives.
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November 15, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
Jobs for Food Stamp Recipients
People who receive food stamps (now known as the ‘Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP’) usually need training, support and job placement services to move closer to economic self-sufficiency. There’s a program that focuses on these recipients – the Washington State Basic Food and Employment and Training program – but in 2010 the USDA issued [...]
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November 3, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Homeless families can use what you don’t
Winter is rolling in, with its dark nights and blasts of Arctic air. It’s the time of year when my worry increases for those on our streets with no warm home to welcome them. This year, as I’ve done for over a decade, I’m focusing my personal efforts to give women and homeless families a [...]
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September 13, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
Paid Sick Leave: Good Idea, Wrong Legislation
On Monday, September 12, by a vote of 8 to 1 the Council approved legislation requiring Seattle employers to provide paid sick leave days to their employees. I voted against the legislation, although I believe that paid sick leave should be ensured to all people in a humane and just society, and appreciate the work [...]
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September 12, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
Why I voted for paid sick leave for Seattle workers
Over the weekend I zipped down to visit my mom who is suffering through pneumonia. I didn’t have to miss work, but I also didn’t stress about whether I might miss work. Last year I had pneumonia and missed almost two weeks of work. I stressed about what I wasn’t getting done and who I [...]
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September 12, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle City Council approves paid sick leave legislation
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The Seattle City Council today approved Council Bill 117216 with a vote of 8-1 (Council President Conlin voting no), requiring businesses in Seattle to provide paid leave to employees when they or their family members fall ill or victim to domestic violence.
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September 12, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Taking Care of Business – our “Wellness Bill”
For the past few months as the Paid Sick Leave debate has waged, I have spoken with many business owners about the proposed bill. I’ve repeatedly heard “it’s too complicated.” “This isn’t the right time.” “Why is government interfering in my business?” I have spent weeks meeting with dozens of community leaders including representatives from [...]
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September 8, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases
City Council to vote on final paid sick leave legislation
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A majority of City Councilmembers announced their support today for an amended version of C.B. 117216, a bill that would provide paid leave to employees in Seattle when they or their family members fall ill or fall victim to domestic violence. An estimated 145,000 to 190,000 employees in Seattle currently do not have access to this benefit.
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August 8, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases
Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata’s statement on economists backing paid sick leave legislation
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City Councilmember Licata released the following statement today on a letter received from the state's leading economists on the merits of paid sick leave legislation:
"Our state's prominent economists today sent a letter to the City Council supporting the proposed paid sick leave ordinance that I am sponsoring. ...