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Recession Resources for Seattle Residents
Help with Employment, Housing, Human Services, Debt Relief, and Foreclosure
City Council Approved 19-Part Action Plan to Promote Economic Recovery
Some of the specific actions include using $5 million in federal stimulus monies to provide temporary assistance to people at risk of losing their housing, and exempting about 1,800 small businesses from paying B&O tax by increasing the revenue floor for paying the tax from $80,000 to $100,000 per year.
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City Inside/Out: Council Edition June 2009
Join Councilmembers Richard McIver, Tim Burgess and Sally Clark as they sit down with host C.R. Douglas for this months edition of City Inside/Out: Council Edition. Hear what these city leaders have to say on issues facing Seattle including gang violence, the housing levy, Viaduct construction and more.
Have a question for a Councilmember?
Visit CouncilEdition to submit your question, then tune in to hear what City leaders have to say. For additional shows like this please visit the Seattle Channel.
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2009-2010 City Budget
Pike Place Market Express at City Hall Plaza
Tuesdays, June 23 - September 29
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
(4th Ave between Cherry and James St)
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The council is the legislative branch of city government and in this role it considers proposed legislation and sets over-arching city policy. The council considers the mayor’s proposed budget and the CIP, and can modify the authorized spending to match the council’s policy priorities.
When council does make modifications, it must maintain the balance between revenues and spending. For example, any additional spending must be offset by a corresponding cut or additional revenues. The council must complete its review of the Proposed Budget by the end of November.
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