Here are some quick hits from this morning’s weekly Council Briefing. Council President Harrell noted that this week’s Education, Equity and Governance Committee will have a presentation from the FTC on combatting fraud in the African-American and Latino communities. Also, the Seattle Election and Ethics Commission will discuss their plan to roll out the Democracy Voucher Program. Council member Sawant mentioned that there are openings on the Seattle City Light customer review panel; in particular they are looking for a residential customer and someone with strong environmental advocacy interests. Sawant also said that at the next Energy and Environment Committee …
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News roundup: speed limits and secure scheduling
The pending secure scheduling ordinance, and a move to lower speed limits, highlight today’s news.
Continue readingBill to cap move-in fees has its first hearing
Yesterday afternoon the Energy and Environment Committee had its first discussion of a bill to make moving between apartments a little easier by capping move-in fees and security deposits and allowing tenants to pay those fees in installments.
Continue readingRestricting move-in fees: a messy bill
The principle of restricting abusive practices by landlords in charging excessive move-in fees is great. In practice, it’s messy, and the proposed ordinance to do just that demonstrates that messiness in its full glory. This afternoon, Council members Sawant and Herbold will hold a hearing to consider their proposed ordinance, the latest installment in what Sawant calls a “tenant’s bill of rights.”
Continue readingNews roundup: homelessness, pipeline, and more
Yesterday’s tragic death of a homeless person, and the Council’s resolution on the Dakota Access Pipeline, head the news… but there’s much more coverage as well.
Continue readingNews roundup: Minimum wage, secure scheduling, conversion therapy
Good morning! Kshama Sawant is making noise at the DNC in Philadelphia, but back here in Seattle it’s going to be a very busy week…
Continue readingNews roundup: move-in fees, SPD contract, and housing
Lots of housing-related news today.
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