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5 results for “public assistance”

  • Governance and Utilities Committee — Minutes 2026-07-09

    Jul 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Governance and Utilities Committee met on July 9, 2026, with Council President Hollingsworth presiding and three members present. The Committee recommended City Council confirm the appointment of Zahoor Ahmed to the Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board for a term ending July 30, 2030, approved 4–0. The Committee recommended passage of CB 121222, which amends Seattle Municipal Code Sections 21.49.040 and 21.76.030 to raise the income threshold for the utility discount program covering water, wastewater, drainage, solid waste, and electric services, also approved 4–0. Three additional ordinances addressing water service rates (CB 121245), emergency assistance for Seattle Public Utilities customers (CB 121246), and emergency bill assistance for City Light Department customers (CB 121247) were discussed but not voted on during the committee meeting. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.

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Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2026-06-23

Jun 23, 2026

·Seattle, WA
Minutes

The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on June 23, 2026, with seven members present, presided over by Councilmember Kettle. The Committee recommended passage of CB 121232, relating to the Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department and Community Crisis Responder team duties, with a 5–0 vote in favor. The Committee also recommended passage of CB 121233, authorizing the Director of Transportation to close public streets for public safety purposes, with a 4–0 vote in favor. Additionally, the Committee heard an informational report on the Seattle Police Department's 2026 Q1 sworn staffing, overtime, and performance metrics.

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  • CB 121246: An ordinance relating to emergency assistance for Seattle Public Utilities customers; amending Section 21.76.065 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust program terms and conditions and expand eligibility guidelines for emergency bill assistance.

    Jun 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Public comment

    May 6, 2026

    ·Portland, OR
    Agenda

    A May 6, 2026 City Council meeting scheduled five public comment speakers to address topics including automated vehicle taxi services, a Marine Drive development project by OnTRAK Developers LLC, rental assistance, enforcement concerns, and budget transparency issues. An alternate speaker was also designated in case of cancellations, with all public comment slots filled for the week.

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  • R-047-26: A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSIST ANALYZING AND REPORTING COSTS- (PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP LLC - $190,000.00 FOR A NEW NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $550,000.00).

    May 5, 2026

    ·Louisville, KY
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