This morning’s news covers the discussion of installing an acoustic gunshot locator service in parts of Seattle.
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News roundup: labor and prisons
Labor issues and prison reform highlight the morning news.
Continue readingBackyard cottages, aka DADU’s
Backyard cottages, also known as DADU’s, were the topic of a special lunchtime session of the Planning, Land Use and Sustainability Committee today.
Continue readingConvention Center Expansion Plans
The Council’s Transportation committee heard a presentation this morning on the proposed expansion to the Washington State Convention Center.
Continue readingThis week at the City Council: busy!
This week the City Council will be very busy as it continues to catch up from the post-budget backlog and tie things up before the end of the year (and several Council members leave office). Several committee meetings are scheduled.
Continue readingNews roundup: Herbold, Comcast, arena, Uber
In this morning’s news: Lisa Herbold won the recount, the Council wants a better franchise deal from Comcast, the SODO arena politics get nasty, and Uber’s paid spokesperson says a union is unnecessary because working for them is a dream job.
Continue readingNews roundup: election aftermath
City council new coverage this morning includes the continuing election aftermath punditry, plus reporting on outcomes of the 2016 budget and other Council actions this week.
Continue readingMarijuana zoning changes considered by council committee
This afternoon the Planning, Land Use and Sustainability Committee met to consider several items, including changes to zoning restrictions on marijuana commercial activities.
Continue readingThis week at the City Council – committee wrap-up
Now that the budget is done, things are getting busy for the City Council again — especially since there is only a month left before the end of several Council members’ terms (and only two weeks before they break for the holidays).
Continue readingWednesday news roundup
News coverage today is dominated by the election results certification, and by the swearing in of Lorena Gonzalez.
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