Dr. Sandra Valenciano has been appointed as the next Director of Public Health – Seattle and King County, pending confirmation by the Metropolitan King County Council and Seattle City Council.
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Seattle Pauses CCTV Expansion, Orders Audit Ahead Of World Cup
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has paused expansion of the city’s surveillance camera program and ordered a privacy and data governance audit to balance public safety needs with oversight and civil liberties.
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Sound Transit Faces Criticism Over South Seattle, Ballard Rail Delays
Sound Transit is considering delaying or scaling back key Seattle light rail projects due to a $34.5 billion funding gap, raising concerns about whether the agency can maintain public trust while reconsidering projects that communities have been promised for decades.
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Wilson Announces Legislation To Rapidly Expand Seattle Shelter Capacity
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has proposed legislation to open 1,000 new units of shelter and emergency housing with wrap-around services this year, calling on residents, community organizations and service providers to help bring more people indoors.
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Eddie Lin Sworn In As District 2 Councilmember
Eddie Lin was sworn in as Seattle’s City Councilmember for District 2, with a focus on affordable housing, food access, childcare, and education, and a commitment to investing in families, immigrants, refugees, and those seeking healthcare.
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Harrell Expands Tree Preservation Efforts To Strengthen Seattle’s Urban Forest
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed an Executive Order to increase tree preservation on private property, promoting climate resilience, environmental equity, and sustainable development, while balancing the city’s housing needs.
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Seattle Education Forum Brings Candidates To South End For Community Dialogue
The Seattle Education Forum on October 15th will provide an opportunity for Seattle residents to engage directly with candidates running for city, county and school board offices, and to discuss issues affecting their children and schools.
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Seattle Moves To Ban Land Use Tactics That Create Food And Pharmacy Deserts
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed legislation to prohibit restrictive land use covenants that block the operation of grocery stores and pharmacies, in order to increase access to food and medicine in the city.
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Seattle City Attorney Files First Lawsuits Under New Graffiti Ordinance
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has filed the city’s first civil lawsuits under its new graffiti ordinance, targeting three prolific taggers accused of causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage to public and private property.
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Hollingsworth Releases Amendment Packages For Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan
Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth has released proposed amendments to the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Permanent HB 1110 legislation, aiming to address urgent housing and livability challenges while balancing environmental reviews and a compressed timeline.
