On a 7-2 vote, the City Council voted today to acquire the remaining assets of the Pronto bikeshare system, putting it on a new path to operate — and eventually expand — managed by the Seattle Department of Transportation.
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Notes from this morning’s Council Briefing
Lots of interesting tidbits from this morning’s Council Briefing session, as meatier topics and legislation have begun to appear before the Council.
Continue readingThis week: it’s all about the committees
All the fun is in the committees this week.
Continue readingBurgess fires back at Seattle Times over SODO Arena
At the end of the City Council meeting this afternoon, Council member Tim Burgess accused the Seattle Times of shoddy reporting in their recent article and editorial on planning for the proposed SODO Arena and for the future of Key Arena.
Continue readingThis week: busy busy busy
Lots going on this week.
Continue readingNews roundup: state of the city
Mayor Ed Murray’s State of the City address yesterday tops the news this morning.
Continue readingThis week in Council chambers: Sawant in the spotlight
With the Presidents’ Day holiday on Monday, things are a bit shifted this week. But there are still several interesting things afoot in Council chambers – several involving Council member Kshama Sawant.
Continue readingThis week: committee work
Things are getting busier in Council chambers, especially in committee.
Continue readingThis week: transportation up front
There’s lots of transportation-related legislation in front of the City Council this week. Plus a few other nuggets as the Council settles down to work. (UPDATES BELOW)
Continue readingThis week: Herbold in the driver’s seat
This week the interesting stuff is happening in Council member Lisa Herbold’s committee.
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