Here are some highlights and notes from today’s City Council meetings.
Continue readingCategory: appointments
Durkan appoints more department heads
In a press release today, Mayor Durkan rolled out more announcements of department heads who are staying on, as well as two that are resigning.
Continue readingSPD to get a new Chief of Police next year
This morning, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced that Chief of Police Kathleen O’Toole is resigning as of December 31st.
Continue readingApply for a Design Review Board position!
The City is trying to fill 15 spots on Design Review Boards around the city. This is a great opportunity for grassroots civic participation. You can find the details, including how to apply, here. The deadline for applications is December 15th.
Continue readingSearch for Inspector General and OPA Director moving forward (UPDATED)
(update below) This morning, Council member Gonzalez gave a quick update on the search process for filling the Inspector General and OPA Director positions, two key roles in the police accountability process.
Continue readingKirsten Harris-Talley appointed to Council
This afternoon the eight City Council members voted to appoint Kirsten Harris-Talley to fill the vacant position previously held by Tim Burgess.
Continue readingFilling the Council vacancy: Tuesday edition
Well, the public forum happened tonight.
Continue readingMore information on tonight’s public forum with applicants for Council vacancy
A spokesperson for the City Council just forwarded me additional information on tonight’s public forum for the candidates to fill the vacancy on the Council. As a reminder, the forum starts at 6pm (doors open at 5:30) in the Bertha Knight Landes room in City Hall. It will also be broadcast by the Seattle Channel. And you can find the applications for all sixteen applicants here.
Continue readingFilling the Council vacancy: Monday edition
By Friday the Council may have nine members again, but there are many hurdles to be jumped between here and there. Here’s today’s update.
Continue readingThis week in Council Chambers: filling the vacancy, plus some budget stuff
It’s going to be a busy week on the second floor of City Hall, but not in the normal way… and by the end of the week the Council may be back up to nine members.
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