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2008/2009 Culture, Civil Rights, Health and Personnel Committee
Councilmember Nick Licata chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on culture and the arts, Seattle Public Library, SCAN, nightlife, civil rights, public health, and personnel issues. |
2008/2009 Energy and Technology Committee
Councilmember Bruce Harrell chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on Seattle City Light, energy utility rates and energy sources, information technology, cable, broadband, seattle.gov, and citizen technology access. |
2008/2009 Environment, Emergency Management and Utilities Committee
Councilmember Richard Conlin chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on water, drainage, wastewater and solid waste services, Seattle Public Utilities, Office of Sustainability and Environment; conservation programs, emergency preparedness, Office of Intergovernmental Relations, Office of Policy and Management, and rules of the City Council. |
2008/2009 Finance and Budget Committee
Councilmember Jean Godden chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on financial management and policies of the City, operating and capital budgets, levies, taxes, revenue, audits, and judgments and claims. |
2008/2009 Housing and Economic Development Committee
Councilmember Richard McIver chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on housing and economic development policies and programs. |
2008/2009 Parks and Seattle Center Committee
Councilmember Tom Rasmussen chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on parks, public grounds, recreation, community centers, the Woodland Park Zoo, the Seattle Aquarium, and Seattle Center. |
2008/2009 Planning, Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee
Councilmember Sally Clark chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on growth, comprehensive planning, zoning, design, land use regulations, neighborhood plans, outreach and citizen involvement, historic preservation; and ethics and elections. |
2008/2009 Public Safety, Human Services and Education Committee
Councilmember Tim Burgess chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on law enforcement, fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical services, criminal justice, human services, homelessness, child care, aging, disability services, and education activities within the City’s purview. |
2008/2009 Transportation Committee
Councilmember Jan Drago chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on city-wide and regional transportation, street maintenance, traffic control, parking, pedestrian and bicycle programs. |
2010 Census
The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States, and is required by the Constitution to take place every 10 years. The 2010 Census will help communities receive more than $400 billion in federal funds and helps determine the number of seats your state has in the U.S. House of Representatives. |
2010/2011 Committee on the Built Environment
Councilmember Sally Clark chairs this 2010/2011 committee focusing on issues related to growth and the urban environment, including comprehensive planning, zoning, design, and land use regulations; historic preservation; oversight of ethics and elections; and the Historic Seattle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Chinatown-International District Public Development Authorities. |
2010/2011 Energy, Technology, and Civil Rights Committee
Councilmember Bruce Harrell chairs this 2010/2011 committee which provides policy oversight and deliberates and makes recommendations on legislative matters relating to Seattle City Light; to City information technology planning, cable telecommunications, broadband telecommunications, Seattle Channel, seattle.gov, and citizen technology literacy and access; to civil rights issues; and to the Customer Service Bureau. |
2010/2011 Finance and Budget Committee
Councilmember Jean Godden chairs the 2010/2011 Finance and Budget committee which focuses on the city’s financial management and budget oversight. The committee also oversees activities previously in the Executive Administration and Fleets and Facilities Departments and personnel issues, including labor-management relations. |
2010/2011 Housing, Human Services, Health, and Culture Committee
Councilmember Nick Licata chair this 2010/2011 committee which focuses on housing policies and programs; to human services, homelessness, child care, aging, and disability services; to local and regional public health; and to culture, including arts activities, Seattle Community Access Network (SCAN), and Nightlife Advisory Board. |
2010/2011 Parks and Seattle Center Committee
Councilmember Sally Bagshaw chairs this 2010/2011 committee which focuses on parks, public grounds, recreation, community centers, the Woodland Park Zoo, the Seattle Aquarium, and Seattle Center. |
2010/2011 Public Safety and Education
Councilmember Tim Burgess chairs this 2010/2011 committee which is responsible for policy oversight and legislative actions associated with criminal justice, law enforcement, fire safety and emergency medical services. The PSE Committee is also responsible for oversight of the Families and Education Levy and collaborates with the Seattle Public School District Board of Directors, its administrators and others in the community on joint projects to strengthen Seattle’s public schools. |
2010/2011 Regional Development and Sustainability
Councilmember Richard Conlin chairs this 2010/2011 committee which focuses on sustainability and the Office of Sustainability and Environment; economic development policies and programs; the Seattle Public Library; emergency preparedness, management and response; Office of Intergovernmental
Relations, and open government.
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2010/2011 Seattle Public Utilities and Neighborhoods Committee
Councilmember Mike O'Brien chairs this 2010/2011 committee which focuses on water, drainage, wastewater and solid waste services provided by Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), including SPU environmental
services and utility rates, regional water resources and endangered species recovery plans; and neighborhoods, including neighborhood plan
updates and implementation. |
2010/2011 Transportation Committee
Councilmember Tom Rasmussen chairs the 2010/2011 Transportation Committee which focuses on city-wide and regional transportation and transit policies and planning, street maintenance, traffic control, parking policies, neighborhood transportation, pedestrian and bicycle programs. |
Award Winning Government Videos
Programs produced at the Seattle Channel that have won regional and national awards. |
Beyond the Badge
Beyond the Badge focuses on law enforcement issues, police procedures, and highlights specialized services, neighborhood crime patterns, and successful projects. Beyond the Badge is produced by the Seattle Police Video unit. |
Boards and Commissions
The Mayor and City Council appoint residents of Seattle to over 50 boards and commissions. Over 300 of the people who serve are directly appointed by Mayor Nickels. |
Budget Committee and Events
The Seattle City Council's Budget Committee focuses on topics relating to the City's budget. Meetings are chaired by Councilmember Jean Godden. This section also includes other budget related videos. |
City At Work
Seattle residents pay taxes for roads, property and more, but where exactly does all that money go? City At Work sheds light on the money mystery as we go behind-the-scenes to look at your tax dollars working for you. Plus, meet the folks that make city programs and services successful for all Seattle residents to enjoy. Find out what your city is up to in the most recent City @ Work. |
City Council Retreat
Video from the 2010 Legislative Department Staff Retreat. |
City Inside/Out: Council Edition
Join host C.R. Douglas for a monthly conversation with members of the Seattle City Council. City Inside/Out: Council Edition features a conversation about the issues with three Seattle City Councilmembers. |
Committee of the Whole
The Seattle City Council meets as a Committee of the Whole to discuss single issues in depth. |
Council Briefings
Informative sessions with Council Members and City Staff that focus on current issues that may come before the City Council. Every Monday at 9:30 a.m. |
Council Press Conferences
Press conferences and special announcements made by the Seattle City Council. |
Council Smart Choices
Members of the Seattle City Council share the current work of the city and its efforts around the community. |
Emergency and Earthquake Planning
What every citizen should know and how to equip and safeguard your home for an Emergency. |
Forums, Brown Bags and Community Meetings
Meetings hosted by Seattle City Councilmembers and other government groups regarding items of special public interest. |
Full Council
The Seattle City Council's Full Council acts on matters referred to the Council from its many committees. The Council meets every Monday at 2:00 p.m. |
Health Care and Public Health
Events, meetings and special features focusing on health care industry and public health issues. |
InWeb
Videos for internal City use only. |
Mayor Mike McGinn
Videos relating to Mayor Mike McGinn. |
Mayor's Arts Awards
The awards recognize contributions made to the city by artists, arts and cultural organizations and community members. |
Mayor's Small Business Awards
These awards honor the diversity and excellence of Seattle’s small businesses, and their contribution to the city’s economic vitality and quality of life. Ten winners are selected each year on the basis of excellence in management, entrepreneurial spirit, customer service, and community involvement. |
Open Government Committee
The Open Government Committee has two purposes. One is to support the transparency of City Council decision making by improving citizens' access to public documents. The other is to improve communication between the Council and citizens about potential Council actions so that the Council can have the best possible understanding of citizens' views on those potential actions. |
PaperCuts
The objective of the Papercuts campaign is to improve the environmental footprint and impact associated with the City’s purchase, use and recycling of printer and copier paper. |
Pedestrian Safety Committee
Council Members discuss issues surrounding pedestrian and bicycle safety. Council President Nick Licata and Council Member Jan Drago co-chair this meeting. |
Port Of Seattle
Features, meetings and events focusing on the Port Of Seattle.
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Press Conferences
Find out what’s going on with your local government by watching press conferences which feature the Mayor, the Seattle City Council, the Police Department and many other City Departments and Offices. |
Public Hearings
Citizens voice their concerns, provide feedback and ask questions about current issues to elected officials, government and community agencies. |
Public Safety
Watch special public safety programs and features that focus in on Seattle’s Police, Fire, Law and Court services. |
Public Service Announcements
Informative videos about important current events and issues. |
Seattle 3-1-1
Seattle's proposed 311 service will provide one easy-to-remember number for all police non-emergency and other city services. |
Seattle Channel Promos
Watch the Seattle Channel. Learn more about upcoming shows. |
Seattle City Light
Informative videos produced by Seattle City Light for citizens to learn more about City's Electric Utility and ways to conserve electricity. |
Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission
The Commission is responsible for interpreting and applying the Seattle Ethics, Elections, Election Pamphlet, and Whistleblower Protection Codes and the City's Lobbying Regulations. The Commission is supported by six employees who investigate complaints, monitor compliance, and offer information and guidance to citizens and employees regarding these Codes. |
Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs
Features, events and discussions presented by Seattle's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs. |
Seattle Parks and Recreation
Features and events focusing on Seattle's many parks and Seattle Board of Park Commissioners meetings. |
Seattle Public Schools
Work sessions, Board of Directors meetings, community meetings and specials relating to the Seattle Public Schools. |
Seattle Public Utilities
Informative videos brought to you by the Seattle Public Utilities about the City's water, waste and recycling services. |
Sound Transit
Features, meetings and events focusing on Sound Transit and light rail.
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SPD Press Conferences
Press conferences and special announcements made by the Seattle Police Department. |
Technology
Special events, features and meetings that focus on technology in the City. |
Transportation
Special programming that takes a look at Seattle's transportation challenges and ways to make improvements. |
Urban Sustainability
This series highlights the latest advances in sustainable design, planning and development, and ways to transform Seattle into a climate neutral, pedestrian friendly, transit oriented, community focused and sustainable designed city. |
