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Council Briefings - Informative sessions with Councilmembers and City Staff that focus on current issues that may come before the City Council. Every Monday at 9:30 a.m.

Full Council - The Seattle City Council's Full Council acts on matters referred to the Council from its many committees. The Council meets every Monday at 2:00 p.m.

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2008/2009 Seattle City Council Committees

Culture, Civil Rights, Health & Personnel Committee - Councilmember Nick Licata chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on culture and the arts, Seattle Public Library, SCAN, nightlife, civil rights, public health, and personnel issues.

Energy & Technology Committee - Councilmember Bruce Harrell chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on Seattle City Light, energy utility rates and energy sources, information technology, cable, broadband, seattle.gov, and citizen technology access.

Environment, Emergency Management & Utilities Committee - Councilmember Richard Conlin chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on water, drainage, wastewater and solid waste services, Seattle Public Utilities, Office of Sustainability and Environment; conservation programs, emergency preparedness, Office of Intergovernmental Relations, Office of Policy and Management, and rules of the City Council.

Finance & Budget Committee - Councilmember Jean Godden chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on financial management and policies of the City, operating and capital budgets, levies, taxes, revenue, audits, and judgments and claims.

Housing & Economic Development Committee - Councilmember Richard J. McIver chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on housing and economic development policies and programs.

Labor Policy Committee - Councilmember Nick Licata chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on collective bargaining, professional negotiations, and grievance or mediation proceedings.

Parks & Seattle Center Committee - Councilmember Tom Rasmussen chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on parks, public grounds, recreation, community centers, the Woodland Park Zoo, the Seattle Aquarium, and Seattle Center.

Planning, Land Use & Neighborhoods Committee - Councilmember Sally Clark chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on growth, comprehensive planning, zoning, design, land use regulations, neighborhood plans, outreach and citizen involvement, historic preservation; and ethics and elections.

Public Safety, Human Services & Education Committee - Councilmember Tim Burgess chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on law enforcement, fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical services, criminal justice, human services, homelessness, child care, aging, disability services, and education activities within the City’s purview.

Transportation Committee - Councilmember Jan Drago chairs this 2008/2009 committee which focuses on city-wide and regional transportation, street maintenance, traffic control, parking, pedestrian and bicycle programs.

View 2006/2007 City Council Committee Archives


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