This morning the Council revisited the controversial North Precinct police station project. Sparks flew during the public comment session, but the council members were all business.
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News roundup: judges make rulings, secure scheduling, tenant protections
Lots happening this morning. Let’s get to it.
Continue readingNotes from this morning’s Council Briefing
It was a very news-worthy council briefing: a preview of this afternoon’s debate and vote on the source-of-income discrimination ban, what’s up with secure scheduling legislation, lots of stuff in the GESCNA committee, an update on the homeless crisis response and a throw-down between Council members Juarez and O’Brien over the North Precinct police station.
Continue readingNews roundup: secure scheduling, homelessness, and police reform
Happy Monday! Let’s get to this morning’s news.
Continue readingThis week: crossing t’s and dotting i’s
With the Seattle City Council’s August recess right around the corner, the Council is spending more time on cleaning things up and getting them out the door than major new efforts.
Continue readingQ2 budget update: money’s getting spent
Wednesday morning the City Budget Office brought to the Council their second-quarter budget update: a collection of changes to the 2016 budget over the last three months to square it up with shifting priorities and any changes in the reality on the ground.
Continue readingNotes from this morning’s Council Briefing
There is a lot happening as Council members try to move things forward before their recess later this month.
Continue readingNews roundup: election time
Good morning, and happy Monday! Let’s get to the news — and remember to vote!
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A smattering of news coverage this morning, including discussion of affordable housing.
Continue readingNews roundup: District Councils and conversion therapy
Word is getting out about Seattle’s proposed ban on gay “conversion therapy.”
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