This morning’s news includes talk of all the new faces in local political offices and more speculation on who might run for Jim McDermott’s seat in the US House of Representatives. Plus concerns over property crime, and the revival of the Amazon alley vacation request.
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News roundup: it’s Mike O’Brien Day
There’s a little bit of everything in today’s news coverage of the Seattle City Council, but a lot of Council member Mike O’Brien.
Continue readingNews roundup: swearing in
Yesterday swearing in of the new City Council dominates the news this morning.
Continue readingCity Council takes oath of office, picks Harrell as President
The newly-elected City Council held their first session today. Taking their oath of office, speechifying, and picking teams were all on the agenda.
Continue readingJim McDermott retiring. Who will step up?
The newswires are abuzz this morning with reports that long-time U.S. Representative Jim McDermott will announce his plans to retire later today.
Continue readingNews roundup: guns and change
The city’s new tax on guns and ammunition, and the legal challenge to it, leads the news this morning.
Continue readingHarrell to be President, new committee assignments
The Stranger is reporting that Bruce Harrell is set to become the new Council President, and his office has issued committee assignments for 2016-2017.
Continue readingSchools Levies Headed for the February Ballot
The City Council today held a public hearing on Propositions 1 and 2, two schools levies which fund operations and other programs in Seattle public schools.
Continue readingMarathon City Council meeting tomorrow
Three are 52 items on the agenda for tomorrow’s weekly Full Council meeting — the last of the calendar year, and the last for this sitting Council before the newly elected members get sworn in on January 4th. Might as well get comfy; we’re going to be here a while.
Continue readingNews roundup: gunshot locator service
This morning’s news covers the discussion of installing an acoustic gunshot locator service in parts of Seattle.
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