Earlier this week City Attorney Holmes released a very helpful summary of the current status of marijuana regulations in Washington State. He also includes his recommendations for a single, integrated regulatory framework at the State level that provides access to...
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December 17, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Looking Outside for Assistant Police Chiefs
Earlier this week, Chief O’Toole announced that she is opening up the five assistant chief positions in the police department to a competitive application process. Within the department, members at the rank of lieutenant and above can apply. In an...
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December 10, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Looking Upstream
The following article was sent out in my City View Newsletter, which you can sign up to receive here. President Obama announced a new initiative today—Invest in US—to raise awareness about the value of early learning. The president made the...
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December 5, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Local Progress 2014 Convening In NYC & A Call for Action
I stand with the multitudes who are mobilizing and saying “enough is enough."
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December 3, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Reflections on Ferguson and Seattle
The following article was posted today on Crosscut. It has been just over a week since the grand jury made its decision in the Ferguson case, my hope is that we can soon get beyond the conflicting evidence presented to...
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November 5, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Thank You Seattle Voters!
I woke up this morning proud that I live in Seattle. Thank you Seattle voters for voting to protect public safety by requiring criminal background checks on gun transactions, to invest in transit, and to improve access to quality preschool for the children in our city. Thanks especially to all who worked on these successful campaigns […]
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October 30, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
From Streets to Shelter
Even though we provide millions of dollars for supportive housing, according to the One Night Count last January 3,123 people remain on our streets county-wide, without permanent shelter. This is a public health and public safety crisis–for those who are unsheltered and for everyone in the community. I heard powerful testimony from those who attended […]
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October 28, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Smart on Crime
I am focused on creating safe, equitable programs in our criminal justice system. As a former King County Prosecuting Attorney, I’ve seen how alternatives to long jail time can change lives. These alternatives are also cost effective for the taxpayer. We on the City Council have been discussing “alternatives to incarceration” as research comes in demonstrating their effectiveness. I support these […]
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October 23, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Where to go when you gotta go
I’ve been hearing concerns from many that our downtown public spaces feel unwelcoming. As someone who lives and works downtown, I am committed to creating a civic center that is safe, healthy and welcoming to all. I’m working on several ideas including making it easier to access a restroom for everyone who lives, works and […]
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October 23, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Letters from Second Grade
This week I visited a 2nd grade classroom in my neighborhood to talk to them about life in the city. They each wrote letters to me expressing their concerns. Here are a few of them: Dear Councilman Burgess, I am...