Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) issued the following statement in response to Mayor Katie Wilson’s remarks on … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera responds to Mayor Wilson’s characterizations of Rivera’s work on gun violence reduction
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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
Public Safety Chair Kettle on Mayor’s search for a new Seattle Police Chief
Councilmember Robert Kettle (District 7) released the following statement after Mayor Wilson announced launching a search for Seattle’s … [Read more...] about Public Safety Chair Kettle on Mayor’s search for a new Seattle Police Chief
Chair Saka proposes ‘SAFER Streets Act’ to turn Seattle’s Vision Zero commitments into durable law and accelerate traffic safety improvements
Today Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), chair of the Transportation, Waterfront and Seattle Center Committee, proposed the groundwork for … [Read more...] about Chair Saka proposes ‘SAFER Streets Act’ to turn Seattle’s Vision Zero commitments into durable law and accelerate traffic safety improvements
Councilmember Rivera brings Council resolution to implement new gun violence intervention strategy
National Network for Safe Communities is nationally recognized for results in reducing gun violence Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera brings Council resolution to implement new gun violence intervention strategy
Councilmember Lin leads investment of Community Fund for Northern District 2
On Tuesday, the City Council passed the mid-year supplemental budget including an amendment from Councilmember Lin that invests $500,000 in a Northern … [Read more...] about Councilmember Lin leads investment of Community Fund for Northern District 2
Public Safety Chair Kettle shares his experience of the night of the Seattle Center shooting
Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) released the following statement on his constructed timeline the night of the July 26 mass shooting at Seattle … [Read more...] about Public Safety Chair Kettle shares his experience of the night of the Seattle Center shooting
Councilmember Kettle Bite of Seattle Timeline
(Approximately 6 p.m. – preliminary reports of gunfire to SPD) 6:10 p.m. – Multiple notifications from the community (6:29 p.m. – First … [Read more...] about Councilmember Kettle Bite of Seattle Timeline
Public Safety Chair Kettle calls for systematic review of Seattle Center shooting incident
On Monday, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) delivered a letter to Mayor Katie B. Wilson, calling on her office to collaborate on a procedural … [Read more...] about Public Safety Chair Kettle calls for systematic review of Seattle Center shooting incident
Councilmember Strauss announces legislation to create pathways to housing for people living in their vehicles
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) announced six new pieces of legislation today, called the Vehicle Resident Assistance Program … [Read more...] about Councilmember Strauss announces legislation to create pathways to housing for people living in their vehicles
Councilmember Rivera thanks Seattle voters for strong Library Levy renewal support
Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4), chair of the Libraries, Education and Neighborhoods Committee who helped oversee the levy renewal … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera thanks Seattle voters for strong Library Levy renewal support
Councilmember Foster champions successful youth homelessness prevention program for Seattle
City, philanthropy, and community partners unite to keep young people safely housed Today Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position … [Read more...] about Councilmember Foster champions successful youth homelessness prevention program for Seattle