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West Seattle Bridge / Concrete Mixer Driver Strike, Chelan 5-Way Intersection As the concrete driver strike remains unresolved, many of you have … [Read more...] about West Seattle Bridge/Concrete Mixer Driver Strike, Chelan 5-Way Intersection; Mask Requirements Changing; Free Covid Tests Available; Mental Health Resources; Sound Transit West Seattle/Duwamish Community Advisory Group meeting; CPC/Police Monitor Outreach Meeting on Use of Force; Public Safety and Human Services Committee Workplan; Seattle Redistricting Commission

March 3, 2022 Press-Release-Teamster-Solidarity-StatementDownload … [Read more...] about Councilmember Sawant Urges Solidarity with Striking Sand and Gravel Teamsters, Supports Mass Action to Win Strike

West Seattle Bridge/Reconnect West Seattle Yesterday a federal mediator met with Teamsters 174 and employer representatives; here is the update … [Read more...] about West Seattle Bridge/Reconnect West Seattle; Retail Theft Program Committee Presentation, Audit; Fauntleroy Terminal Replacement Project Community Advisory Group Meetings: March 2 and 16; Legislation Authorizing Retroactive Hiring Incentive Bonuses; Free Tax Help Available; Eviction Moratorium Ends; Volunteer for the Victim Support Team

THIS TUESDAY, Feb. 22 at 2 PM, the City Council will vote on my office’s resolution to extend the eviction moratorium through the end of the COVID … [Read more...] about FAQ – Why Seattle’s Pandemic Eviction Moratorium Must be Extended Through the End of the Public Health Emergency

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: At 12:00 PM on the day of the Council Meeting, go to this webpage and fill out the form at … [Read more...] about How to Give Public Comment to the Seattle City Council

West Seattle Bridge/Reconnect West Seattle Update Work on the West Seattle Bridge repair is continuing.  We are approaching the date of February 20th … [Read more...] about West Seattle Bridge/Reconnect West Seattle Update; Sound Transit Light Rail Presentation in Transportation; SPU Committee; Bike Helmets; Covid Updates: Masks and Vaccine Verification Changes; New Ticket Debt Reduction Calendar; URM Proclamation; Mayor’s State of the City; Neighborhood Matching Fund

February 14, 2022 Press-Release-Extend-Eviction-Moratorium-February-14-2022Download … [Read more...] about Press Release: Sawant to Introduce Legislation to Extend Eviction Moratorium Through End of Public Health Emergency

West Seattle Bridge Timeline and Concrete I have been concerned that the failure of concrete companies to fairly address the workers’ rights issues of … [Read more...] about West Seattle Bridge Timeline and Concrete; Nurse Navigation Program; Pre-Basic Law Enforcement Training Program; SPD 2021 Year-End Crime Report; Update on PayUp Campaign; Celebrating Black History; Virtual Office Hours

Sawant-Press-Release-Starbucks-Union-Resolution-February-08-2022Download … [Read more...] about Press Release: Sawant congratulates Starbucks workers for City Council Resolution Victory

West Seattle Bridge Update Last weekend the construction contractor completed the installation for the second external bridge platform. This will … [Read more...] about West Seattle Bridge Update; Sound Transit Station Planning Progress Reports; Rent Control for Small Businesses – Spread the Word; SDOT and SPU Winter Storm After-Action Report; District 1 Community Network Safety discussion; CPC/Police Monitor Outreach Meeting on Stops and Detentions; Take the Pickleball Survey; Virtual Office Hours

Please also share the FB event: https://fb.me/e/27JlQ3nRq … [Read more...] about Stand with Starbucks Workers Leaflet for Tuesday, February 1st Public Testimony

WHEREAS: All workers need to make a decent, family-supporting wage regardless of what kind of work they do, together with full coverage health … [Read more...] about Model Union Resolution in support of Starbucks workers: