"I'm not always happy to be at council, but today I am," . She thanked for fully funding the social justice package that advocates brought forward. More on that here: capitolhillseattle.com/2019/11/counci
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Oliver disputed that the Seattle Police Department needed more funding. SPD already has more than $360+ million annually. Boosting police funding was a focus of Mayor Durkan's last budget too:
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Another big win in 2020 budget: greater protections for ridehailing drivers via #FareShare plan. This group shared how tough it is to make it driving for Uber and Lyft. As independent contractors, they must cover their many expenses while being squeezed by these giant companies.
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K. Wyking Garrett with testified in favor of 's social justice package as well. He stressed the importance of affordable housing and urged to fund #Africatown Plaza in the next round of grants. More info here: theurbanist.org/2019/08/22/afr
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Garrett warned against the risk of Seattle becoming a "one class city" and a playground for the rich--"an apartheid-like" condition. #Africatown has been fighting against that prospect for several years. Liberty Bank was their first housing complex.
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In a passionate speech, w/ baby Camila on her shoulder stressed the importance of healthcare workers, both in ensuring her newborn was healthy, but also in providing gainful employment to many people. Unionizing protects all involved she said.#UnionStrong #TeamTeresa
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The city council is cranking through budget amendments now. Pretty much all are passing unanimously. Here's the agenda and list. #seaelex legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetin
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