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Councilmember Dan Strauss
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Councilmember Dan Strauss represents Seattle's District 6, Northwest Seattle. For official communications, reach Strauss and staff at dan.strauss@seattle.gov.
Seattle, WAseattle.gov/council/straussJoined January 2020

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1/3 If I wasn’t clear yesterday - I am in 100% agreement w/ , we need to: - Transfer 911 dispatch to being civilian led - Create a road map for changes to be successful - Scale up community-led organizations - Invest in housing for all - Define how 50% cuts occur
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Today we share our plan to defund SPD by 50%. Our 4-point proposal for reinvestment: 1- replace current 911 operations w/ a civilian-controlled system 2- scale up community-led solutions 3- fund a community created roadmap to life without policing 4- invest in housing for all
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Defunding the police means increasing public safety. Do we need a police officer with a gun responding to traffic stops, mental health calls, and non-criminal calls? No. Do we need a fast 911 response and the appropriate first responder equipped for success? Absolutely yes.
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I was thrilled that in light of our legislation SDCI allowed Greenwood’s Yonder Cider to reopen their garage grab-and-go storefront last week. I joined Yonder at their reopening on Saturday and was pleased to see so many neighbors out supporting this fantastic small business.
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30 years from now we are going to look back and question why we did not do more to stop the violent response to nonviolent protest, why we used militarized responses on our own residents, and why we did not meet the basic request of the black community to stop killing us.
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It's a false narrative to say that scaling up community-based programs will not and cannot work because they are not ready to step in today. The worst thing we can do is give organizations the responsibility of responding without the time they need to scale up and be successful.
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., CM Pedersen and I announce free sidewalk & curb space permits to help small biz reopen - Sidewalk cafes are an example of responsive government. This idea came straight from the small biz community that they felt would aid in their recovery. durkan.seattle.gov/2020/06/mayor-
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Today we passed Bringing Business Home! Many of our most successful businesses were born out of garages. We need to support entrepreneurs, providing them the flexibility to operate out of their garages and grow into vacant storefronts.
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I am introducing the Bringing Business Home bill to create flexibility for small businesses during the pandemic. Bringing Business Home recognizes that small businesses have been nimble and creative in adapting to challenging circumstances, but City regulations have not kept up.
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Happy Syttende Mai! The 17th of May celebration is happening in Ballard today and people are already setting up chairs on 24th for the parade starting at 6pm. I’ll be walking in the parade this evening and if you see me, don’t hesitate to say hello. Hipp Hipp Hurra!
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I am introducing the Bringing Business Home bill to create flexibility for small businesses during the pandemic. Bringing Business Home recognizes that small businesses have been nimble and creative in adapting to challenging circumstances, but City regulations have not kept up.
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Welcome! I am honored to have the opportunity to represent our community as your District 6 City Councilmember. For official communications with me and my office, please contact us at dan.strauss@seattle.gov or call 206-684-8806.
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Yesterday we passed legislation I sponsored to adopt the most forward-thinking energy code in the country. Prohibiting the use of fossil fuels for heating in new multifamily/commercial buildings will eliminate most carbon emissions from new construction.
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Some of the most successful businesses and entrepreneurs got their start in garages. This proposal would allow small businesses to operate more easily out of a home by modifying some of the most restrictive requirements for home-based businesses to create a level playing field.
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My bill will make it easier for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing flexibility from strict home occupancy regulations, allowing entrepreneurs to use their garage and homes to turn dreams into businesses and spring board our recovery.
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