This morning an emerging discussion of “secure scheduling” for workers dominates the news, with continuing coverage of the homelessness crisis.
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News roundup: housing levy
The big news this morning is Mayor Ed Murray’s proposal to double the housing levy.
Continue readingBagshaw calls special meeting for Friday morning to address homeless funding
Council member Sally Bagshaw has called a special meeting of her Human Services and Public Health Committee for Friday morning to consider releasing funds designated for addressing the homeless crisis.
Continue readingSchool Board Responds to City Council on Before and After School Childcare
Early last week, the City Council sent a letter to the School Board expressing its concern over the possibility that before- and after-school childcare programs might get bumped off of school properties next year. Late last week, the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Larry Nyland, responded.
Continue readingNews roundup: Airbnb, homeless, and more
Lots going on today. Homeless encampments for RV’s, criticism of the city’s sweeps of unauthorized encampments, and potential regulation of Airbnb top the list.
Continue readingCouncil responds to Mayor’s emergency order
The City Council met this afternoon to consider a resolution ratifying Mayor Murray’s emergency order this week related to opening up two new homeless encampments for people living out of their vehicles. In the end, they ratified a modified version of the emergency order, adding some additional requirements.
Continue readingNo school board vote on orca cards tonight
The Seattle School Board has pushed out its vote on extending its orca card program to more students.
Continue readingCouncil to consider Mayor’s emergency order on Thursday
Tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at 3:30 the full Council will take up the Mayor’s emergency order establishing two encampments for homeless people living out of their car or RV.
Continue readingNews roundup: homelessness
Efforts to deal with the homelessness crisis in Seattle dominate the news this morning because of two events that happened yesterday.
Continue readingCouncil weighs in on School Board move to close pre/after school care
This morning Council member Rob Johnson circulated a letter to his fellow Council members asking the Seattle School Board to delay its decision on closing on-site before and after school care programs next year.
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