The Seattle City Council voted against legislation, sponsored by Councilmember Kshama Sawant, that would have established a rent control policy for … [Read more...] about Seattle City Council votes down rent control ‘trigger law’
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Seattle City Councilmember Lewis hails collaborative plan to ramp up treatment investments, address public drug use
Seattle City Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis (District 7 – Pioneer Square to Magnolia) hailed a comprehensive proposal, announced by Mayor … [Read more...] about Seattle City Councilmember Lewis hails collaborative plan to ramp up treatment investments, address public drug use
July 25 Public Safety and Human Services Committee / Seattle Police Management Association Public Hearing Aug 8 / Council Adopts Racing Zone Legislation
Contents July 25 Public Safety and Human Services Committee Seattle Police Management Association Public Hearing Aug 8 Council Adopts Racing Zone … [Read more...] about July 25 Public Safety and Human Services Committee / Seattle Police Management Association Public Hearing Aug 8 / Council Adopts Racing Zone Legislation
My Letter to KC Tenants Requesting Letter of Support for Seattle Rent Control Fight
Sent July 28, 2023 Dear Tara and everyone at KC Tenants, My name is Kshama Sawant. I believe we had been in touch some years ago in the context of … [Read more...] about My Letter to KC Tenants Requesting Letter of Support for Seattle Rent Control Fight
Seattle Councilmember Lewis proposes partnership to open the Cinerama, make theater the center of public cinema in Seattle
Seattle City Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis (District 7 – Pioneer Square to Magnolia) is proposing legislation to partner with SIFF to support … [Read more...] about Seattle Councilmember Lewis proposes partnership to open the Cinerama, make theater the center of public cinema in Seattle
Abortion bans are forcing more patients to Seattle. How funding from the Seattle City Council is supporting them
It’s been just over a year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ruling people did not have a right to access abortion and allowing states … [Read more...] about Abortion bans are forcing more patients to Seattle. How funding from the Seattle City Council is supporting them
Racing Zones vote in Transportation/SPU Committee // App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights’ Ordinance // Myers Way Encampment Update // July 26th South Park Civic Coffee Event // Share Your Input on Morgan Junction Park by 7/31 // Community Service Preference Points Go into Effect
Contents Racing Zones vote in Transportation/SPU Committee App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights’ Ordinance Myers Way Encampment Update July 26th South … [Read more...] about Racing Zones vote in Transportation/SPU Committee // App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights’ Ordinance // Myers Way Encampment Update // July 26th South Park Civic Coffee Event // Share Your Input on Morgan Junction Park by 7/31 // Community Service Preference Points Go into Effect
Seattle City Council Passes Industrial and Maritime Zoning Legislation Updating the City’s Land Use Code and Buoying the Local Economy
Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6 – Northwest Seattle) Chair of the Land Use Committee, celebrated the unanimous passage of a series of council … [Read more...] about Seattle City Council Passes Industrial and Maritime Zoning Legislation Updating the City’s Land Use Code and Buoying the Local Economy
Seattle rent control legislation heads to full Council vote after being rejected in committee
A Seattle City Council committee voted against new legislation Friday to establish a rent control policy for the city. The legislation would only go … [Read more...] about Seattle rent control legislation heads to full Council vote after being rejected in committee
July 11 Public Safety and Human Services Committee Update // Amendments to Accountability Ordinance for the Administration of CPC // Deactivation Legislation // King County Flood Control District Board South Park Funding Approval // SPD Micro Community Policing Plan Forum // Seeking Applications for Ethics and Elections Commission // District 1 Parks Updates // Join the Board of Health // Free Summer Meals for Kids
Contents July 11 Public Safety and Human Services Committee Update Amendments to Accountability Ordinance for the Administration of CPC Deactivation … [Read more...] about July 11 Public Safety and Human Services Committee Update // Amendments to Accountability Ordinance for the Administration of CPC // Deactivation Legislation // King County Flood Control District Board South Park Funding Approval // SPD Micro Community Policing Plan Forum // Seeking Applications for Ethics and Elections Commission // District 1 Parks Updates // Join the Board of Health // Free Summer Meals for Kids
Seattle Renters: Is your landlord taking part in an alleged “price-fixing” scheme to drive up rents? Get in touch with my office!
RealPage is a company whose software is being used by for-profit landlords to drive up rents sky-high. As alleged in multiple lawsuits, corporations … [Read more...] about Seattle Renters: Is your landlord taking part in an alleged “price-fixing” scheme to drive up rents? Get in touch with my office!
Dual Dispatch /Alternative Response // App-Based Workers Deactivation Rights Ordinance // City Services for Elders // Mayor’s Office Releases Independent Investigations of Former Chief // Share Your Dog Park Opinions
Contents Dual Dispatch /Alternative Response App-Based Workers Deactivation Rights Ordinance City Services for Elders Mayor’s Office Releases … [Read more...] about Dual Dispatch /Alternative Response // App-Based Workers Deactivation Rights Ordinance // City Services for Elders // Mayor’s Office Releases Independent Investigations of Former Chief // Share Your Dog Park Opinions