by Seattle Metro Chamber | Jul 20, 2020 | Policy & Advocacy
Last week, we have seen many headlines about the discussion taking place at City Hall about Seattle Police Department funding. Last week, we sent a letter to Council about the need for more clarity, direction, and nuance around what significantly reallocating funding...
by Seattle Metro Chamber | Jul 13, 2020 | Community News
Individuals, businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 now have a new “one-stop shop” for resources through the RecoveryWA.com website. The site, a unique partnership between Microsoft, the City of Seattle, Snohomish County and the Seattle...
by Seattle Metro Chamber | Jul 13, 2020 | Press Room
Individuals, businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 now have a new “one-stop shop” for resources through the RecoveryWA.com website. The site, a unique partnership between Microsoft, the City of Seattle, Snohomish County and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of...
by Seattle Metro Chamber | Jul 13, 2020 | Policy & Advocacy
On July 6, the Seattle City Council passed the final version of the payroll tax, 7-2, with Councilmembers Debora Juarez and Alex Pedersen voting no. The Council also approved multiple amendments, including a sunset after 20 years and a limited deduction for non-profit...
by Seattle Metro Chamber | Jul 6, 2020 | Community News
Public health data show that the rate of coronavirus cases is rising again throughout our region. This is a troubling trend, especially when we have just started reopening our economy. Keeping the spread of the virus under control is critical to reopening and...
