Today the Finance and Culture Committee heard a proposal to revise the way business licenses are issued in Seattle.
Continue readingBackyard cottages, aka DADU’s
Backyard cottages, also known as DADU’s, were the topic of a special lunchtime session of the Planning, Land Use and Sustainability Committee today.
Continue readingNews roundup: Amazon, Comcast, more
This morning’s news covers Amazon, Comcast, the NHL, police reform, gun safety, and the Seattle P-I globe.
Continue readingNew Sewage Control Project Along Ship Canal
The Public Utilities and Neighborhoods Committee today approved a project that will reduce the overflow of sewage into the Ship Canal.
Continue readingSDOT Director report
Scott Kubly, Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation, gave a report to the Transportation Committee this morning.
Continue readingConvention Center Expansion Plans
The Council’s Transportation committee heard a presentation this morning on the proposed expansion to the Washington State Convention Center.
Continue readingLots of anger at Amazon
This morning the Transportation Committee reviewed a fairly routine request to vacate an alley in a block that Amazon wants to build a new office building on. But during the public comment session, there was a lot of anger directed at Amazon for a variety of practices.
Continue readingMorning news: Herbold wins, Comcast on hold
Two stories dominate the morning news: Lisa Herbold officially won the District 1 race, and the Comcast franchise agreement renewal machinations.
Continue readingComcast franchise agreement on hold for a week
This afternoon the City Council discussed the Comcast franchise agreement at great length but ultimately decided to hold the legislation until next Monday.
Continue readingViaduct, tunnel, SR99 updates
WSDOT and Seattle Tunnel Partners gave an update to the Seattle City Council this morning on the Viaduct condition, the SR99 tunnel, and ground monitoring.
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