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Burgess signs executive order on oversight of off-duty police work

On 09/27/2017 By Kevin Schofield In labor, police

Just over one week into Mayor Tim Burgess’ term, he has signed his first executive order: creating an internal, civilian-run office to oversee secondary employment of off-duty police officers.

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Burgess appointed 55th Mayor of Seattle

On 09/18/2017 By Kevin Schofield In appointments

This afternoon, the City Council voted 5-1 to appoint Council member Tim Burgess as Seattle’s 55th Mayor, succeeding Bruce Harrell who will return to his position as Council President and representative of the 2nd District.

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Gonzalez won’t seek interim Mayor job

On 09/18/2017 By Kevin Schofield In appointments

This morning, Council President Pro Tem Lorena Gonzalez issued a statement declaring that she will not seek to be appointed Mayor for the period between now and the end of November. Her full statement:

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Harrell declines to continue as mayor, but issues 4 executive orders

On 09/15/2017 By Kevin Schofield In Uncategorized

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell held a press conference late Friday afternoon, once again flanked by city department heads and his family members, to deliver the news that he has decided to decline to serve as Mayor of Seattle through the end of November. But his first 48 hours in office have been busy: he also unveiled four executive orders that he signed today.

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An Interview with Council Member Tim Burgess

On 12/20/2016 By Kevin Schofield In election

Last week Council member Tim Burgess announced that he would not run for re-election next year.  Yesterday I had a thoughtful, far-ranging interview with Burgess, touching on his reasons for making this his last term, reflections on the past year and the political climate in the city, his support for the Mayor, and his plans for 2017 and beyond.

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Tuesday news roundup: Burgess, move-in fees, and Wells Fargo

On 12/13/2016 By Kevin Schofield In election, ethics, housing, news

Tim Burgess’s announcement that he will not be running for re-election tops the news this morning.

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