It was another busy day today starting with Councilmember Conlin’s PLUS (Planning, Land Use, and Sustainability) Committee and then in the afternoon chairing my HHSHC (Housing, Human Services, Health, and Culture Committee) meeting. I was at PLUS for the vote on my proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment to “Guide the operation of safe and healthy transitional [...]
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March 27, 2012January 6, 2023News Releases
Safe Housing for Domestic Violence Survivors
In 2010, the City Council identified safe housing for the survivors/victims of domestic violence as a priority issue to work on. Seattle has a long track record of working to reduce domestic violence, and the Council had identified working on domestic violence issues as one of our priorities for 2010. In looking at the area [...]
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March 14, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Spreading Not Sickness, but Paid Sick Leave
National Young Elected Officials Network member want to learn more about how to pass Paid Sick Leave Legislation
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March 8, 2012January 6, 2023News Releases
Food Bank Reopens at Sacred Heart
Last week I had the chance to participate in one more reminder about how generous this community is. The food bank in the Uptown neighborhood – in the shadow of Seattle Center – had a ceremony to celebrate its successful reopening, after financial woes forced it to close last November. Sacred Heart of Jesus, a [...]
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March 2, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Looking Into Light – Documenting Family Homelessness in America
On any given day more than 200,000 children have no place to live in the United States
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March 1, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Don’t underestimate the power of small steps
Interested in doing something to help those in need, but don’t know where to start? Come to the 2nd Annual Downtown Volunteer Fair this Sunday, held from 1-4 p.m. inside the Josephinum, at 2nd Ave and Stewart St. You can meet one-on-one with representatives of more than 35 agencies that serve homeless people and others in [...]
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February 29, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) to address low-level drug and prostitution crimes in Belltown
Unlike Drug Court or other diversion-programs, that require an arrest and costly involvement in the criminal justice system, pre-booking diversion doesn’t require an arrest.
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February 22, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
More Information for Renters
Good information can be one of the first and most critical steps to resolve problems that may eventually - if left unchecked - threaten housing stability.
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January 31, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Godden
For those about to rock (26 miles), we salute you!
This is a great opportunity for Seattle to showcase Seattle Center, as the marathon coincides with the Center's Next Fifty program -- honoring the 50th anniversary of the the World's Fair.
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January 25, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Morning and Afternoon Committee Highlights
It’s a full day today starting with my attendance at Councilmember Conlin’s PLUS (Planning, Land Use, and Sustainability) Committee and in the afternoon chairing my HHSHC (Housing, Human Services, Health, and Culture Committee) meeting.