As of today, Initiative 124, which was approved by Seattle voters in November 2016, is nearly dead after the State Court of Appeals invalidated it for impermissibly containing multiple, unrelated subjects. But Council members Teresa Mosqueda and Debora Juarez, along with some of their colleagues, are about to take a look at passing at least parts of it into law the old-fashioned way — and fixing some of its most glaring flaws in the process.
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City and Hospitality Workers’ Union Appeal I-124 Ruling
Just before Christmas, the state Court of Appeals ruled that Initiative 124, which codified certain protections for hotel workers and was passed by Seattle voters in 2016, impermissibly contained more than one topic and invalidated the ordinance. Earlier this week, the City of Seattle and UNITE HERE Local 8, the hospitality workers’ union, announced that they are appealing that ruling to the state Supreme Court.
Continue readingAppeals court tosses I-124
Today a Washington State Court of Appeals threw out Initiative 124 in its entirety, holding that it unconstitutionally contains multiple unrelated topics.
Continue readingState Supreme court declines to hear I-124 case appeal
Today the Washington State Supreme Court issued an order denying a direct appeal of the challenge to the I-124 ordinance instituting protections for hotel workers.
Continue readingCatching up on the city’s court cases
It’s been almost two months since my last catch-all posting on the status of the City of Seattle’s various outstanding legal battles. Stuff has happened, so it’s time for an update.
Continue readingCatching up on court cases
The City of Seattle has so many high-profile court cases underway, it’s hard to stay up to date with them all. Here’s what’s been happening recently…
Continue readingNews roundup: the Jungle and other homeless encampments
There’s lots going on this morning. Let’s jump in.
Continue readingNews roundup: homeless
Yesterday’s big announcements on the homeless crisis response top the news this morning.
Continue readingNews roundup: don’t forget your reading glasses…
… because there’s a lot to read this morning.
Continue readingNews roundup: Uber union, district councils, police reform, and I-124
Good morning! If you’re not following #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes on Twitter today, you’re missing out. My favorite: “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” On to the news…
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