So much going on this week, including the process of filling the District 4 seat vacancy.
Friday news roundup
Also known as “GoT minus 2 days, 11 hours, 45 minutes.” (but who’s counting?)
Jason Johnson confirmation hearing cancelled
Tomorrow’s scheduled meeting of the Select Committee on Homelessness and Housing Affordability has been cancelled. The meeting was intended to continue — and perhaps conclude — the confirmation hearings for Jason Johnson’s appointment as Director of the Human Services Department.
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Council debates amendments to Library Levy proposal
In a pair of meetings this week, the Council discussed issues and possible amendments related to the Mayor’s proposal for renewing the Seattle Library Levy.
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Juarez nominated to seat on Sound Transit board
This afternoon, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced that he is nominating Seattle City Council member Debora Juarez to the seat on the Sound Transit board that was vacated by Rob Johnson.
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Council updates plan for filling vacancy: moves public forum, won’t select finalists
Yesterday the City Council announced an update to their plan for filling the vacant District 4 seat on the Council.
Thursday news roundup
Things are quieting down as we get to the end of the week.
Mosqueda drafts “respectful workplace” resolution
For the last couple of weeks, Council member Teresa Mosqueda has been circulating a draft resolution “supporting a safe and responsive workplace” within the city government’s Legislative Department. It’s meant to set expectations not only for how Legislative Department employees treat other city employees and constituents, but also for how constituents should treat the department’s employees.
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Wednesday news roundup
Lots of news today.
Closed captioning bill moves out of committee
This morning, a bill requiring places of public accommodation to turn on closed captions on all televisions in public areas was passed out of committee and is now headed for final approval by the full Council next Monday.
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