Tag: immigration
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The temperament and character of Mr. Trump are on full display; it’s not pretty or comforting. In fact, it’s downright scary.
[Full Post]Posted: January 30th, 2017 under Councilmember Burgess.
Tags: Ethics and Elections, immigration
Supporting the Muslim Community, a Voice for Drivers, Labor Standards, and More
Yesterday was the last Full Council meeting of 2015 and it was jam packed: 52 agenda items, 3 ½ hours of deliberations. We started with a resolution expressing our support for Seattle’s Muslim community in the wake of increasing anti-Muslim…
[Full Post]Posted: December 15th, 2015 under Councilmember Burgess.
Tags: immigration, minimum wage, paid sick leave, Public Safety, transportation
Final Decisions on 2016 Budget
The Full Council voted to adopt the City’s 2016 budget today, incorporating changes Councilmembers have made from the Mayor’s proposal over the last two months. The Mayor’s proposed budget provided us with a good start, including funding for a hospital-based…
[Full Post]Posted: November 23rd, 2015 under Councilmember Burgess.
Tags: Environment, immigration, Public Safety, transportation
Round 1 Budget Proposals
Budget deliberations have kicked into high gear here at City Hall. The first deadline for proposals to secure a baseline support of three councilmembers comes this Wednesday. After a couple more rounds of discussion over the next three weeks, the…
[Full Post]Posted: October 27th, 2015 under Councilmember Burgess.
Tags: Environment, immigration, transportation
Council Urges Federal Comprehensive Immigration Reform to Help Seattle Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/11/2014
Councilmember Nick Licata
Councilmember Bruce Harrell
Councilmember Kshama Sawant
Council Urges Federal Comprehensive Immigration Reform to Help Seattle Families
SEATTLE – City Council unanimously adopte…
Posted: August 11th, 2014 under Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember Sawant, News Releases.
Tags: Harrell, immigration, Licata, Sawant