Budget deliberations, and more. Stay healthy, stay dry.
Continue readingWednesday news roundup
Welcome to Budget Day. Also, you may soon be dining in a yurt. Here’s the news.
Continue readingThe Sawant recall: a tale of two campaigns
As the legal proceedings in the effort to recall District 3 City Council member Sawant begin to wind down, the election campaigns — both for and against recall — are spinning up. Over the last two months the “Recall Sawant” campaign and the “Kshama Solidarity” campaign have both formally organized, filed their paperwork, and begun furious fundraising. While there are many similarities between the two sides of the recall — including their use of mailchimp to send out regular missives demonizing their opponent while pleading for money (Recall Sawant, Kshama Solidarity) — their campaign finance filings reveal some stark differences …
Continue readingNo big surprises as Council prepares to vote on 2021 budget amendments
The day is finally upon us: after seven weeks of work, tomorrow the Council will begin the process of voting on amendments to the Mayor’s proposed 2021 budget. This morning the City Council’s staff published the near-final list of amendments, and there are few, if any, surprises — though there will be some big speeches and tense moments as Council member Sawant forces her colleagues to take some uncomfortable votes.
Continue readingTuesday news roundup
Here’s what we’re talking about today.
Continue readingJudge dismisses challenge to Durkan emergency order during protests
The city got a legal win in court today, as U.S. District Court Judge Brian Tsuchida dismissed a lawsuit alleging that Mayor Durkan’s May 30th Emergency Civil Order violated the plaintiff’s constitutional right to carry a gun.
Continue readingMonday news roundup
The Governor has increased COVID-related restrictions, effective tomorrow, but don’t wait until then — the virus is spreading today. Also, don’t hoard; the supply chain had several months to adjust to COVID, and it’s fine. Here’s the local news.
Continue readingPedersen, Herbold, Lewis propose $40 car-tab fee to increase bridge maintenance
This week Council members Pedersen, Herbold and Lewis are jointly introducing a last-minute addition to the 2021 budget that would increase the city’s car-tab fee from $20 to $40, in order to raise additional funds for much-needed bridge maintenance.
Continue readingThis week in Council Chambers
There’s one more week of work left to do on the 2021 city budget.
Continue readingFriday news roundup
It’s going to be wet and windy this weekend, so be prepared. Here’s the news out of City Hall to wrap up your week.
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