News Release
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. ...
Please join Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata, along with the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Seattle-area chambers of commerce and other interested parties, to a discussion on paid sick leave. The Seattle City Council is considering a proposal to ensure all people working in Seattle have paid sick time for basic health needs. The event features a panel representing thoughts and views from all sides of the issue.