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Councilmember Saka unveils 20-amendment budget package to build safer, cleaner and stronger neighborhoods

Community-driven proposals would strengthen public spaces, business districts, veterans’ services and transportation safety across District 1 and Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) today ...
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Councilmember Foster announces proposal accelerating justice for victims among City’s 5,000 backlogged cases

One-time $1 million investment prioritizes more than 1,700 cases of domestic violence, elder abuse, stalking, and sexual harassment to deliver long-overdue accountability for survivors Councilmember ...
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Councilmember Foster leads effort to strengthen City’s fiscal health with two new sustainability measures

Budget legislation proposals strengthen long-term fiscal accountability for both the Mayor and City Council SEATTLE – In the midst of the City addressing an estimated $175 million budget deficit, ...
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Councilmember Rivera submits budget proposal to fund real gun violence prevention strategy for Seattle

Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) announced that she has submitted a budget action that would set aside $418,000 to pay for a two-year contract with the National Network for Safe ...
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Maritza Rivera

National Network for Safe Communities recognized for effective, evidence-based approach Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) announced that she has submitted a budget action that would set ...