Councilmember Alex Pedersen (D-4 Northeast Seattle) issued the following statement regarding his decision about re-election: “Striving to serve the public as a voice of reason during tumultuous times has been an honor, but I am not a career politician. While I appreciate the encouragement from several neighborhood leaders from Wallingford to Wedgwood, I have decided...
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October 2, 2022January 6, 2023Councilmember Pedersen, News Releases, Pedersen
Councilmember Pedersen Calls for Increased Public Safety Efforts to Stem Surge in Gun Violence in University District and Other Neighborhoods
SEATTLE – Councilmember Alex Pedersen (District 4, Northeast Seattle) issued the following statement after the spate of shootings in the University District and other neighborhoods across Seattle: “The recent surge in gun violence to unacceptable levels in the University District with multiple shooting victims requires a boost in crime prevention efforts from multiple agencies, so that we can increase...
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September 16, 2022September 16, 2022Councilmember Herbold, Councilmember Pedersen, Herbold, News Releases, Pedersen
Councilmembers Herbold, Pedersen Laud the Reopening of the West Seattle Bridge
SEATTLE – Councilmembers Lisa Herbold (District 1, West Seattle & South Park) and Alex Pedersen (District 4, Northeast Seattle) celebrated the planned reopening of the West Seattle Bridge set for this Sunday, September 18th, 2022. “At long last, the day we’ve been eagerly awaiting is almost here: the bridge is on the verge of reopening,” said Councilmember Lisa Herbold. “I want to extend my...
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September 16, 2022January 6, 2023Councilmember Herbold, Councilmember Pedersen, Herbold, News Releases, Pedersen
Councilmembers Herbold, Pedersen Laud the Reopening of the West Seattle Bridge
SEATTLE – Councilmembers Lisa Herbold (District 1, West Seattle & South Park) and Alex Pedersen (District 4, Northeast Seattle) celebrated the planned reopening of the West Seattle Bridge set for this Sunday, September 18th, 2022. “At long last, the day we’ve been eagerly awaiting is almost here: the bridge is on the verge of reopening,” said Councilmember Lisa Herbold. “I want to extend my...
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September 6, 2022January 6, 2023Councilmember Pedersen, News Releases, Pedersen
Councilmember Pedersen Celebrates Passage of Resolution to Rid Seattle of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers to Protect Workers, Reduce Noise, and Improve Environment
The legislation forges the path to end harmful gasoline-fueled leaf blowers in city government by 2025 and the rest of Seattle by 2027 SEATTLE – Today Councilmember Alex Pedersen (District 4, Northeast Seattle) heralded the passage of legislation by the Seattle City Council to sunset harmful gas-powered leaf blowers in Seattle to protect workers, reduce noise, and improve the environment. Specifically, Resolution...
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August 11, 2022August 11, 2022Councilmember Pedersen, Councilmember Strauss, News Releases, Pedersen, Strauss
Councilmembers Strauss, Pedersen Celebrate Hearing Examiner’s Tree Protection Ordinance Decision
SEATTLE – Councilmembers Dan Strauss (District 6, Northwest Seattle,) and Alex Pedersen (District 4, Northeast Seattle,) issued the following statements after the Hearing Examiner for the City of Seattle affirmed the Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI)’s decision to issue a Determination of Nonsignificance for the proposed tree protection ordinance. The Hearing Examiner’s decision removes a major obstacle to the long-held goal of...
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August 11, 2022January 6, 2023Councilmember Pedersen, Councilmember Strauss, News Releases, Pedersen, Strauss
Councilmembers Strauss, Pedersen Celebrate Hearing Examiner’s Tree Protection Ordinance Decision
SEATTLE – Councilmembers Dan Strauss (District 6, Northwest Seattle,) and Alex Pedersen (District 4, Northeast Seattle,) issued the following statements after the Hearing Examiner for the City of Seattle affirmed the Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI)’s decision to issue a Determination of Nonsignificance for the proposed tree protection ordinance. The Hearing Examiner’s decision removes a major obstacle to the long-held goal of...
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August 8, 2022January 6, 2023Councilmember Pedersen, News Releases, Pedersen
Councilmember Pedersen Calls for Sunset of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers in Seattle to Protect Workers, Reduce Noise, and Improve Environment
Legislation introduced to phase-out harmful gasoline fueled leaf blowers from city government by 2025 and rest of Seattle by 2027 Seattle – Today Councilmember Alex Pedersen (District 4, Northeast Seattle) introduced legislation aiming to sunset harmful gas-powered leaf blowers in Seattle to protect workers, reduce noise, and improve the environment. Specifically, Resolution 32064 calls for...
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August 2, 2022January 6, 2023Councilmember Pedersen, Councilmember Strauss, News Releases, Pedersen, Strauss
Councilmembers Pedersen, Strauss Celebrate Unanimous Passage of Legislation Protecting Seattle’s Restaurants
The Full City Council Passed Their Bill Capping Delivery Fees at 15% SEATTLE – Councilmembers Alex Pedersen (District 4, Northeast Seattle,) and Dan Strauss (District 6, Northwest Seattle,) joined by stakeholders, issued the following statements after the Seattle City Council unanimously approved their legislation today which supports Seattle’s diverse local restaurants by limiting the fees they need to pay to third party delivery corporations. Councilmember...
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July 27, 2022January 6, 2023Councilmember Pedersen, Councilmember Strauss, News Releases, Pedersen, Strauss
Councilmembers Pedersen, Strauss Advance Legislation to Protect Seattle’s Diverse Restaurants
City Council’s Economic Development Committee Passes Their Bill Capping Delivery Fees at 15% SEATTLE – Councilmembers Alex Pedersen (District 4, Northeast Seattle) and Dan Strauss (District 6, Northwest Seattle) issued the following statements after the City Council’s Economic Development Committee unanimously approved their legislation today supporting Seattle’s diverse local restaurants by limiting the fees they need to pay to third party delivery corporations. Councilmember Alex Pedersen, (District...