Today the City Council passed a resolution sponsored by Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) approving proposed amendments to the Seattle Social … [Read more...] about City Council approves charter changes for Seattle Social Housing Developer
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Seattle and regional leaders announce new actions to combat Aurora Avenue violence and prostitution
At a June 11 press conference, Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5) and Council President Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), in partnership with … [Read more...] about Seattle and regional leaders announce new actions to combat Aurora Avenue violence and prostitution
City Council passes emergency data center moratorium and policy framework
Today the City Council unanimously adopted two key pieces of legislation that will help prevent the siting of large data centers in Seattle. The City … [Read more...] about City Council passes emergency data center moratorium and policy framework
Councilmember Saka applauds Mayor’s move to turn on Stadium District CCTV cameras
Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) released the following statement on Mayor Katie Wilson’s announcement that she will activate closed-circuit … [Read more...] about Councilmember Saka applauds Mayor’s move to turn on Stadium District CCTV cameras
Councilmember Kettle commends Mayor’s decision to activate stadium CCTV cameras
Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) issued this statement following Mayor Katie B. Wilson’s announcement Friday that she will turn on closed-circuit … [Read more...] about Councilmember Kettle commends Mayor’s decision to activate stadium CCTV cameras
100 Years Ago: Mayor Bertha Knight Landes Takes Office
In the early 20th century, the campaign for women’s suffrage and activism around prohibition brought women into the public sphere. With the … [Read more...] about 100 Years Ago: Mayor Bertha Knight Landes Takes Office
Councilmember Kettle criticizes CCTV camera ‘pause’ as unjustified, demands rollout before World Cup
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) issued the following statement related to a letter sent by his office to Mayor Katie B. Wilson calling on … [Read more...] about Councilmember Kettle criticizes CCTV camera ‘pause’ as unjustified, demands rollout before World Cup
Councilmember Dan Strauss announces proposal to reduce utility costs for 31,000 low-income households
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Councilmember Strauss & Council President Hollingsworth will be available for interviews at 11 a.m. at Seattle City Hall. … [Read more...] about Councilmember Dan Strauss announces proposal to reduce utility costs for 31,000 low-income households
Councilmember Juarez and Mayor Wilson announce plans combating violence along Aurora Avenue
Today Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5) and Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced City actions being taken to address ongoing violence along Aurora … [Read more...] about Councilmember Juarez and Mayor Wilson announce plans combating violence along Aurora Avenue
Councilmember Saka calls on Mayor Wilson to turn on CCTV ahead of World Cup
FIFA events begin in June amidst ongoing public safety concerns Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), Vice-Chair of the Public Safety … [Read more...] about Councilmember Saka calls on Mayor Wilson to turn on CCTV ahead of World Cup
Seattle City Councilmember Strauss proposes amendments to save Ballard Light Rail
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), who also serves as a Sound Transit Board Member, announced today he will be proposing and … [Read more...] about Seattle City Councilmember Strauss proposes amendments to save Ballard Light Rail
Councilmember Kettle calls for a comprehensive shelter plan and additional study
‘I want this shelter expansion to succeed’ Ahead of today’s City Council meeting, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), called for a robust … [Read more...] about Councilmember Kettle calls for a comprehensive shelter plan and additional study