The City Council has ten meetings on the schedule for this week. So take a deep breath and let’s jump in…
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First split vote for the Council
At this afternoon’s full Council meeting, the nine Council members split on a vote for the first time, and there were many interesting insights into how the dynamics of the group are shaping up.
Continue readingNo, I didn’t forget the news roundup
I didn’t forget to write a news roundup this morning — there simply wasn’t any substantive news reporting worth mentioning. I blame the Superbowl. But then again, I blame the Superbowl for a lot of things. So there’s that.
Continue readingPronto bike share: either way we’re writing a check
Today the Council discussed what to do about the ailing Pronto bike share program.
Continue readingNews roundup: it’s Airbnb’s turn
The big news this morning is Council member Tim Burgess’ announcement yesterday that he will be looking at whether Airbnb needs to be regulated.
Continue readingNews roundup: Kshama Sawant in the spotlight
Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant delivered the Socialist Alternative response to the State of the Union address last night.
Continue readingThis week: let’s get this show started
This week kicks off the newly-elected City Council with the oaths of office, a full Council meeting, and a full plate of committee meetings.
Continue readingNews roundup: Uber driver union, of course
The Uber union news still dominates the papers this morning, though a few other nuggets slipped through.
Continue readingCouncil updates labor laws and business licenses
In non-Uber-related labor news today, the City Council updated the city’s labor laws.
Continue readingCouncil briefing: notes for this afternoon
Just some quick notes from the morning Council briefing as they prepare for this afternoon’s marathon meeting.
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