The City of Seattle is expanding its homelessness response with more than 100 new tiny houses across two planned villages designed to provide shelter and intensive support services for people experiencing chronic homelessness and complex behavioral health needs. The initiative, announced by Mayor Bruce Harrell on Wednesday, is part of a coordinated effort to connect […]
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City Council Approves Plan To Dedicate Sales Tax To Treatment
The Seattle City Council voted 8-0 to approve a resolution dedicating up to 25% of any proposed sales tax increase to addiction treatment services as part of a public safety initiative.
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Comcast Falls Short on Billing and Accessibility in Seattle Audit
A newly released audit found that Comcast complies with most of Seattle’s Cable Customer Bill of Rights, but fell short in two key areas related to late fees and informing customers with disabilities about available services.
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City Council Expands Chronic Nuisance Law For Public Safety
The Seattle City Council has voted to amend the city’s Chronic Nuisance Properties Ordinance to strengthen enforcement tools against properties that become persistent sources of criminal activity and neighborhood disruption, with Mayor Bruce Harrell signing the bill into law.
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Seattle City Council Votes To Crack Down On Graffiti
Seattle City Council has approved an ordinance that will impose civil penalties of up to $1,500 per violation for graffiti vandalism on public and private property, with the goal of deterring repeat offenders and relieving the financial burden of graffiti removal.
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City Of Seattle To Hold Series Of Summer Forums On Public Safety
The City of Seattle is hosting seven community forums this summer to discuss the One Seattle Restoration Framework and gather feedback on public safety priorities.
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City Attorney Introduces Civil Penalties to Curb Graffiti Vandalism
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has introduced a bill to expand the city’s ability to hold graffiti taggers accountable through civil penalties and restitution, with the goal of making them pay for the damage they cause and discouraging graffiti.
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Seattle Library Boosts English Learning Programs With Carnegie Grant
The Seattle Public Library has received a $450,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to expand its English language learning programs over the next two years, with the goal of supporting Seattle’s immigrant and refugee communities.
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OIG To Review SPD Response To Cal Anderson Protest Amid Community Concerns
The Seattle Office of Inspector General will conduct a comprehensive review of the Seattle Police Department’s response to the May 24 protest at Cal Anderson Park, including their crowd management strategies, use of force, and compliance with the city’s less-lethal weapons ordinance.
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Mayor Harrell Signs Bills To Boost Downtown Seattle’s Economy And Housing
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed two pieces of legislation to advance the Downtown Activation Plan, which will help fill vacant storefronts with a wider variety of uses and keep critical housing projects alive, providing thousands of units of housing for residents.
