Council Press Conferences
Council Press Conference: Minimum Wage Response
5/1/20140
City Council`s Select Committee on the Minimum Wage and Income Inequality give their response to Mayor Ed Murray`s proposal to raise the minimum wage to $15/hour. The Council will begin working on the proposal Monday, May 5 at 2:30 p.m. after receiving an in-depth presentation on the Mayor`s proposal from representatives in the Mayor`s office and from the Mayor`s Income Inequality Advisory Committee.
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City Council`s Select Committee on the Minimum Wage and Income Inequality give their response to Mayor Ed Murray`s proposal to raise the minimum wage to $15/hour. The Council will begin working on the proposal Monday, May 5 at 2:30 p.m. after receiving an in-depth presentation on the Mayor`s proposal from representatives in the Mayor`s office and from the Mayor`s Income Inequality Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Sawant Responds to Mayor`s Minimum Wage Proposal
Council Press Conference: Minimum Wage
3/28/2014
City Councilmember Sawant and supporters discuss issues of $15 hour minimum wage immediately for big business and a phase-in for small business, and address tip credit, total compensation, training wages and teenage wages.
Seattle City Council members Nick Licata, Jean Godden and Mike O`Brien hold a media availability on public campaign finance.
Seattle City Councilmembers hold a media availability on new marijuana legislation.
King County Council member Joe McDermott and Seattle City Council member Tim Burgress speak with members of the media following the City Council`s vote on the arena project.
Council Press Conference: New Arena Deal
9/11/2012
Seattle City Councilmembers Sally J. Clark, Tim Burgess and Mike O`Brien announce they have reached an agreement with Chris Hansen`s ArenaCo for a new sports and entertainment arena they will recommend to their colleagues for approval by the Full Council.
Councilmembers answer media questions regarding the letter they sent to Chris Hansen this morning.
Councilmembers Harrell and Burgess give a response to the Department of Justice report.
Seattle City Councilmembers announce developments in preserving a Seattle treasure, the Seattle PI Globe. Joined by leadership from MOHAI and the Hearst Corporation, Councilmembers will discuss the Globe`s future.
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