Seattle committee advances consultant-ethics ordinance with one-year cooling-off rule The Governance, Accountability and Economic Development Committee adopted a substitute to council bill 121,130 that narrows reporting, removes public posting requirements and establishes a one-year cooling-off period barring concurrent city contracts and political consulting; the substitute passed 3–1 with one abstention and will go to full council.

Seattle's committee just took a bold step to limit conflicts of interest by adopting a new ethics ordinance for political consultants, implementing a one-year cooling-off period between city contracts and campaign work.

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Seattle Voters Urged to Demand Council Accountability and Tenant Representation Speakers call for action against council obstruction and advocate for tenant rights.

Seattle residents are demanding accountability from their City Council amid rising frustrations over public safety and tenant rights.

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Council Proposes 24 Hour Deadline for Amendment Submissions at Meetings Council members discuss adopting a resolution to establish a 24-hour amendment notice requirement.

Seattle's City Council is considering a controversial 24-hour deadline for amendment submissions that could reshape legislative efficiency and responsiveness to community needs.

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Seattle council hears public opposition to digital kiosks and ethics rule changes Citizens express concerns over proposed kiosks and potential rollback of ethics protections.

Seattle residents are rallying against digital kiosks and demanding stronger ethics protections, igniting a fierce debate over the city's governance and character.

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Seattle Council reviews strategies to address gun violence patterns Seattle Council discusses recommendations to combat current gun violence in upcoming meeting.

Seattle's Governance Committee is tackling urgent issues of gun violence and the city's voucher program—can their proactive approach lead to real change?

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