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The TDR program is designed to promote responsible growth, while conserving areas like prime agriculture, forest, and environmentally sensitive lands. Lumana Credit, a Seattle based microcredit organization is calling it a “Gift That Works”. These loans are making sustainable development in struggling communities a reality. The 3/50 Project promotes stronger local economies through support of independent retailers and the consumers who shop with them. As expected the Seattle City Council unanimously approved a resolution to urge Washington State Legislature to establish a Do Not Mail Registry. Seattle does not need a CEO, it needs a community focused MAYOR. Mallahan is clearly out of his league with his attempt to enter the public service sector. The amount of influence that is pulling his puppet strings does not belong in city government. Seattle claims to be and frankly has been one of the greenest cities in the nation in recent years. But recently the green vote in Seattle has been disturbingly absent. This Saturday Oct 3rd 10am - 4pm is the Washington State Solar Tour in association with the National Solar Tour and local sponsor Seattle City Light. This tour is designed to give an opportunity to see solar hot water and solar electricity systems installed and producing energy in your neighborhood. The Seattle Solar Tour allows [...] The Stranger “Seattle’s Only Newspaper” announced its endorsement of Mike McGinn for Mayor as well as a list of Council Members, Commissioners, Judges and the endorsement of the bag tax. Over a year ago Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels ordered a ban on bottled water in public buildings and offices. His announcement of the bottled water crackdown garnered national headlines. The citizens of Seattle will have an opportunity to support or reject a 20-cent plastic and paper bag fee. This bag fee was approved in July 2008 by the Seattle City Council with a 6 to 1 vote. Shortly after the bag fee was approved the American Chemistry Council started an all out media blitz portraying the bag fee as a tax and imposition on the residents of Seattle. |
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