Councilmember Abel Pacheco (District 4, Northeast Seattle) and Councilmember Mike O’Brien (District 6, Northwest Seattle), along with their Council colleagues, voted 8-0 to pass SEPA reform through Council Bill 119600, updating the City’s environmental review process to better align with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). Councilmembers Pacheco and O’Brien cited many examples in which...
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September 16, 2019January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases, Obrien
Council Vote Forms Oversight Board to Guide Seattle in Achieving Its Vision for a Green New Deal
O’Brien: Because of the leaders here today, I feel optimistic that the communities we need to lead this charge will have an ongoing voice at the table to drive Seattle’s Green New Deal forward SEATTLE – Councilmember Mike O’Brien (Dist. 6, Northwest Seattle), chair of the Sustainability & Transportation Committee, and his colleagues voted unanimously...
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August 12, 2019January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases, Obrien
Council Resolves to Launch Seattle’s Green New Deal
Councilmember Mike O’Brien (District 6, Northwest Seattle) and his Council colleagues unanimously passed in an 8-0 vote Resolution 31895 relating to a Green New Deal for Seattle. The resolution calls for the passage of a federal Green New Deal, and affirms Seattle’s commitments to “…ensuring that our City can effectively respond to the climate crisis,...
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August 2, 2019January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Pacheco, News Releases, Obrien, Pacheco
Councilmembers Pacheco, O’Brien Respond to Community Requests to Update Environmental Review Policies
Councilmember Abel Pacheco (District 4, Northeast Seattle) and Councilmember Mike O’Brien (District 6, Northwest Seattle) plan to introduce legislation that would align Seattle’s environmental review process with recent changes made to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and better focus the process on its original intent of protecting the environment. The legislation, Council Bill 119600,...
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July 1, 2019January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases, Obrien
Councilmember O’Brien Celebrates Council Vote to Ease Restrictions on Backyard Cottages
Councilmember Mike O’Brien (Dist. 6, Northwest Seattle), chair of the Sustainability & Transportation Committee, and his Council colleagues unanimously passed an ordinance today that reduces the barriers to building backyard cottages across the city in an 8-0 vote. “I am thrilled that after years of work and legal delays, Seattle residents will have an easier...
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February 13, 2019January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases, Obrien
O’Brien: Will Not Seek Re-Election
Councilmember Mike O’Brien (District 6 – Northwest Seattle) issued the following statement today announcing his decision against seeking re-election: “After nearly a decade serving as a Seattle City Councilmember today I’m announcing my decision not to seek re-election in District 6. “It has been both an honor and privilege to serve the people of one...
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October 31, 2018January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Sawant, News Releases, Obrien, Sawant
Sawant, O’Brien Release Report Detailing Feasibility of Public Bank
Councilmember Kshama Sawant (District 3) and Councilmember Mike O’Brien (District 6) released a report detailing what it would take for the City to open and operate a city-owned bank. The report concludes that, while creating a public bank would be a complex and long-term process, the City can take several steps to better align its...
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October 4, 2018January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases, Obrien
EIS Report Confirms: Backyard Cottages Are Key to Building Inclusive, Multi-generational Neighborhoods
On Thursday, the Seattle City Council released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that evaluates the potential environmental impacts of proposed changes to the City’s Land Use Code intended to remove barriers to the creation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family zones (also known as backyard cottages or in-law apartments). The results of the...
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September 12, 2018January 6, 2023Councilmember Herbold, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember O'Brien, Herbold, Johnson, News Releases, Obrien
Johnson, Herbold & O’Brien Lay Out Path Forward on Tree Protection Legislation
Commit to protecting exceptional trees, maintaining Seattle’s reputation as a ‘truly Emerald City’ Seattle, WA – Members of the Council’s Planning, Land Use and Zoning (PLUZ) Committee issued the following statement specific to the City’s forthcoming tree ordinance earlier today: “The benefits of tree canopies are numerous: a cleaner, more resilient environment, and a more...
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July 18, 2018January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases, Obrien
O’Brien Highlights Community Support For ‘Complete Streets’ Bike Network
Councilmember Mike O’Brien (District 6, Northwest Seattle), Chair of the Council’s Sustainability and Transportation Committee, introduced Resolution #31826, which memorializes the Seattle Center City Bike Network and establishes an 18-month implementation schedule for creating a connected, protected bicycle lane network in downtown Seattle by 2020. The resolution was introduced to the Committee during a special hearing on Wednesday,...