Seattle Mayor to address city’s arson problem in vacant buildings
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed emergency legislation to address the escalating issue of fires in vacant buildings. The proposed change to the city’s fire code would empower the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) to order the demolition or remediation of unsafe vacant structures swiftly. Harrell emphasized that these neglected buildings pose risks. “These dangerous vacant […]
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Olympian and hopefuls break in Utah’s biggest outdoor climbing wall at Millcreek City Hall | #citycouncil
MILLCREEK — The wind did not prove to be an obstacle for those breaking in Millcreek City Hall’s brand new climbing wall — the tallest outdoor wall in Utah — at the grand opening Saturday. It didn’t slow down speed climbs by an Olympian, an Olympic hopeful and the city’s mascot, Milo the Moose. “As […]
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Bonney Lake mayor hunt reveals candidate ‘tea’ | Gee and Ursula
The City of Bonney Lake is searching for a new mayor after the former mayor accepted a job with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. The city, which appoints a mayor instead of electing one, posted the open position last Wednesday. Although, Deputy Mayor Terry Carter is serving as the mayor in the interim. Council members […]
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South Salt Lake City Council member censured, claps back | #citycouncil
SOUTH SALT LAKE, Utah — South Salt Lake City Council member Paul Sanchez has been formally censured by his fellow council members, a move he claims targets his criticism of that body. Drama on South Salt Lake City Council According to the council, the censure comes after Sanchez violated its code of conduct with his […]
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Burien City Council member Akey confronts homeless near home | #citycouncil
Burien City Council member Linda Akey is facing scrutiny after a video was posted online of her confronting homeless people outside the building where she lives. She is heard in the video telling the people to move their tents away from the edge of the building, threatening to call the police and demanding they pack […]
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Mayor Mendenhall outlines big future for Main Street, families in SLC in State of City address
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s capital is now more populated than it has ever been and its growth has no signs of slowing down anytime soon, something that may have all started with a nudge from the 2002 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. So, with the prospect of a second Winter Olympics exactly 10 years away, Salt […]
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Rantz: Seattle city council making fatal mistake appointing Woo | #citycouncil
What’s perceived to be a more moderate Seattle City Council was voted into office with the expectation that they’ll actually listen to the public. But it’s already set for a huge mistake: Appointing community activist Tanya Woo. It’s the quickest way to signal to voters they weren’t honest during their campaigns. The council must appoint […]
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Seattle City Council identifies eight finalists for open citywide seat | #citycouncil
The Seattle City Council has narrowed down its candidates for the Position 8 citywide council seat to eight finalists, announced Friday by newly-named Council President Sara Nelson. More on Sara Nelson: Nelson named Seattle City Council president; 5 new members sworn in The eight finalists are: Juan J. Cotto, Neha Nariya, Mark Solomon, Vivian Song, […]
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DSA CEO on new Seattle City Council: Voters want ‘new direction’ | #citycouncil
Next month, the newly elected members of the Seattle City Council will join at-large Councilmember Sara Nelson in what many are hoping will be a new era of leadership for the city. Rob Saka (District 1), Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), Maritza Rivera (District 4), Cathy Moore (District 5) and Bob Kettle (District 7) are all […]
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Redistricting fights in these 10 states could determine which party controls the U.S. House | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
(CNN) — Around the country, politicians are waging high-stakes battles over new congressional lines that could influence which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives after the 2024 election. In North Carolina, the Republicans who control the state legislature have crafted a map that could help them flip at least three seats. Democrats, meanwhile, could pick up seats […]
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