Past Issues Studies

Drug Policy Project Resolution

 

Letter to Gov. Chris Gregoire

 

Letter to John Stanton and Hon. Norm Rice

 

Puget Sound Transportation Reform

The Municipal League sent a letter to Governor Christine Gregoire, State Senator Mary Margaret Haugen, and State Representative Ed Murray applauding their leadership in getting the Puget Sound transportation reform package passed.

Letter to Councilwoman Godden RE: City Light

Members of the Municipal League spoke before the Seattle City Council opposing draft ordinance #10, which would reduce the independence of the Seattle City Light Advisory Committee. The League sent a letter detailing its opinion.

SEATTLE CITY LIGHT STUDY: Seattle City Light And The Storm

 

letter to Seattle City Councilors Jean Godden and David Della

Seattle City Light Advisory Board 1/30/06 The Municipal League sent a letter to Seattle City Councilors Jean Godden and David Della supporting the continuation of the independent City Light Advisory Board. The League supports bill #115467, which renews the City Light Advisory Board without amendment

An Open Letter Urging Coordinated Public Hearings For The Seattle Monorail Project

 

Letter to Monorail Authority Chair Tom Weeks

6/15/2005 The League sends another letter to Monorail Authority Chair Tom Weeks on the need for the Seattle City Council to be given time to complete public hearings on the monorail project's financial viability.

A resolution to the Seattle City Council

The League's Board approves a resolution to the Seattle City Council reiterating our positions regarding the timing and process that we believe should be followed leading up to the final determination of the financial feasibility of the Monorail project.

Continuing the Discussion on Seattle's Monorail

Municipal League intern Brian Hodder reviews the status of the Seattle Monorail, and the role that the Municipal League has played in the planning process.

3/14/05 letter to Governor Gregoire and Attorney General McKenna regarding public disclosure bills

The League's letter to Governor Gregoire and Attorney General McKenna regarding public disclosure bills being considered in the Washington State Legislature. Read the letter

Judicial Campaign Contributions 1/25/06

The Municipal League joined other local organizations to support Washington House Bill 1226, which seeks to impose campaign contribution limits on judicial campaigns comparable to those in place for other states.

Letter to the Judicial Selection Task Force

In January, the League Board sent an open letter to the Judicial Selection Task Force, strongly endorsing campaign contribution limits for judges.

Shortchanged: King County's Fiscal Crisis

 

Shortchanged: King County's Fiscal Crisis PDF