Over the next four weeks, the Seattle City Council will deliberate and finalize the mid-year biennial budget, which includes a $1.7 million proposed investment for a new crime prevention technology pilot program for the Seattle Police Department (SPD). This added...
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Transportation Levy Renewal Possible in 2024
At the Seattle Metro Chamber, we believe transportation is one of the most important things to get right for our community’s long-term health and success. We know the public cares about transportation and wants the system to be safe and work for them, whether they are...
Key Statewide Election Races + Issues We’re Watching | Interim Report
The Seattle Metro Chamber’s state legislative team Boswell Consulting compiled this report on key issues and upcoming elections. Key Elections to Watch Update: Regional 2023 Elections The primary election was held Aug. 1 with the general elections coming up on Nov. 7....
Reminder: King County Vaccine Verification Requirement In Place Until March 16
Public Health - Seattle & King County is reiterating the ongoing need for the vaccine verification requirement during the Omicron surge. Under this requirement, people ages 12 and...
[Inside Scoop] King County Council 2022 Committee Assignments and Schedules
King County Council on Jan. 11 released its committee and meeting schedule for 2022. At that meeting, Council passed two motions; one motion related to the organization of council...
Sound Transit releases options for key segments of light rail expansion
The extensions of light rail to West Seattle and Ballard and a new downtown Seattle tunnel to provide capacity for the entire light rail system hit an important milestone this month....
Legislative Session Week 2: House Passes Long-Term Care Delay, Housing Legislation, and More
Week Two – January 17-21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day marked the start of the second week of the legislative session. Both chambers started the week by honouring late civil rights...
Sign up to Participate in Seattle’s Independent Contractor Rulemaking Process
The city of Seattle's Office of Labor Standards has announced its upcoming rulemaking stakeholder process. The office will hold five virtual stakeholder meetings to gather input for...
Legislative Session Week 1: Lawmakers are Fast-Tracking a Long-Term Care Delay
Session Kickoff Activities The first week of the 2022 legislative session is complete. The week began Jan. 10 with most legislators participating remotely. The House started with...
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Member Feature: Per Scholas
Today's featured member, Brian McRae, Managing Director of the Seattle Campus of Per Scholas, said the organization's mission is to advance economic equity through rigorous training...
Member Feature: TemperaturePro
Today's featured member, Angelica Guardia, owner of TemperaturePro, said the company is passionate about helping friends and neighbours stay comfortable, breathe easily and stay...
Member Feature: ACT 3 Catering
Today's featured member, Sean Pals, Northwest Director of Catering for ACT 3 Catering, said the company has a passion for delivering an elevated dining experience, while eating...
Member Feature: Canine Companions
Today's featured member, Julia Schuehle, Field Marketing & Media Coordinator, Northwest Region for Canine Companions, said the organization is leading the service dog industry so...
Member Feature: Bio Clean Inc.
Today's featured members, Rhea Toles, Vice President of Bio Clean Inc., said the company is a woman- and minority-owned disaster response, biohazard and meth lab cleanup, and crime...
Member Feature: Evergreen Treatment Services
Today's featured member, Steve Woolworth, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of Evergreen Treatment Services, said the organization transforms the lives of individuals and their communities...
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