Councilmember Lin’s community-driven budget priorities Today, the City Council is discussing budget amendments related to public and community … [Read more...] about “Nothing about us, without us”
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Nothing about us, without us: Councilmember Lin’s community-driven budget priorities
“Nothing about us, without us” is a common expression in the south end, highlighting how important it is to include community members when crafting … [Read more...] about Nothing about us, without us: Councilmember Lin’s community-driven budget priorities
Councilmember Rivera submits budget proposal to reinstate Seattle Fire Department overtime funding
Amendment seeks to avoid major public safety impacts to 911 response times, firefighting, and crisis care Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera submits budget proposal to reinstate Seattle Fire Department overtime funding
Councilmember Foster proposes slate of budget amendments to strengthen housing sector, prevent displacement, and support vulnerable communities
Today Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) released details of her proposed budget amendments to strengthen Seattle’s response to the … [Read more...] about Councilmember Foster proposes slate of budget amendments to strengthen housing sector, prevent displacement, and support vulnerable communities
Councilmember Rivera submits budget proposal to fund real gun violence prevention strategy for Seattle
National Network for Safe Communities recognized for effective, evidence-based approach Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) announced … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera submits budget proposal to fund real gun violence prevention strategy for Seattle
Seattle Councilmember Rivera, County Councilmember Dembowski speak out after learning of nearly $17 million in KCRHA debt
Latest incident in series of fiscal mismanagement and performance concerns Today, Seattle Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) and King County … [Read more...] about Seattle Councilmember Rivera, County Councilmember Dembowski speak out after learning of nearly $17 million in KCRHA debt
“Seattle Stands with Survivors, Every Step” launched by Councilmember Rinck and survivor service organizations to fund gender-based violence services and prevention programs
Multi-year effort seeks to grow investments into direct support for organizations working with survivors and violence prevention Earlier today … [Read more...] about “Seattle Stands with Survivors, Every Step” launched by Councilmember Rinck and survivor service organizations to fund gender-based violence services and prevention programs
Councilmember Foster proposes Mandatory Housing Affordability accelerator to spur housing construction
Bill allows temporary fee reduction for housing projects; accompanying resolution states intent to establish inclusionary requirements in neighborhood … [Read more...] about Councilmember Foster proposes Mandatory Housing Affordability accelerator to spur housing construction
Council honors passing of community trailblazer Dolores Sibonga
Seattle CID native was first woman of color to serve on the City Council Today Council President Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) released the … [Read more...] about Council honors passing of community trailblazer Dolores Sibonga
Councilmember Rivera describes Mayor’s Gun Violence Plan as ‘more of the same,’ urges meaningful action
Today, Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) said she was underwhelmed by the mayor’s new gun violence plan which was released earlier today. The … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera describes Mayor’s Gun Violence Plan as ‘more of the same,’ urges meaningful action
Councilmember Kettle: My remarks on gun violence in this week’s Public Safety Committee
Hello Neighbors, I wanted to share with you my opening remarks from our last Public Safety Committee meeting, following another weekend of … [Read more...] about Councilmember Kettle: My remarks on gun violence in this week’s Public Safety Committee
Public Safety Chair Kettle presses Mayor for clarity on Police Chief’s forced resignation, cites continued lack of transparency and instability
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement regarding his request that Mayor … [Read more...] about Public Safety Chair Kettle presses Mayor for clarity on Police Chief’s forced resignation, cites continued lack of transparency and instability