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Mayor Burgess proposes new parking options in Seattle’s densest neighborhoods
Mayor Tim Burgess delivered legislation to the City Council which would create new shared parking opportunities to address transportation and parking demand in Seattle’s densest areas. The legislation...
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Mayor Burgess issues statement on Council’s cuts to Mayor’s Office
Mayor Tim Burgess issued the following statement after the City Council introduced nearly a million dollars of proposed budget cuts to Mayor-Elect Durkan’s office budget: “During this unprecedented...
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Mayor Burgess issues statement on DOJ letter on sanctuary cities
Mayor Tim Burgess issued the following statement after receiving a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice: “We received a letter today from the US Department of Justice expressing ‘concern’ over a...
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City Government, School District to plan together on future schools, Memorial...
The City of Seattle and Seattle Public Schools today announced a historic new partnership to plan for a new Memorial Stadium and the potential of a new school at Seattle Center, provide land for a new...
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Mayor Burgess’ statement on Council’s adoption of City budget
Mayor Tim Burgess issued the following statement on the Seattle City Council’s passage of the new City budget: “When I delivered my proposed budget to the City Council in September, I said that our...
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Mayor Burgess announces plan to restructure Seattle Police Department...
Mayor Tim Burgess today announced a plan to restructure the way Seattle Police Department (SPD) handles off-duty employment for its officers and Parking Enforcement Officers (PEOs). This announcement...
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Mayor Burgess calls for renewal of Seattle Preschool Levy following...
Today, the City of Seattle released an evaluation of the Seattle Preschool Program’s second year. (Cover letter from Mayor Burgess here and evaluation overview here.) This annual report, conducted by...
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Mayor Burgess signs Seattle Retirement Savings Plan into law
Mayor Tim Burgess issued the following statement after signing into law the Seattle Retirement Savings Plan, which he introduced and championed: “On Monday the Seattle City Council wisely voted to help...
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Mayor Burgess’ and City Attorney Holmes’ statement on income tax ruling
Mayor Tim Burgess and City Attorney Pete Holmes issued the following statement after King County Superior Court Judge John Ruhl ruled on the City’s proposed income tax on high-income residents: “Our...
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Mayor Burgess announces $34m in homeless services awards
Today, Mayor Tim Burgess stood with community partners to announce $34 million in funding awards for homeless services. The Human Services Department (HSD) will fund 30 agencies, who submitted...
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