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City Council Notes | Housing levy vote in August, NBA arena setback, Swedish Cherry Hill plan

Here are the latest happenings and issues from the Seattle City Council chambers:

  • Housing levy vote slated for August: The City Council approved Monday an August vote for Seattle’s next housing levy. CHS reported here on the new proposal that would double the size of the levy to $290 million over seven years.
  • Screen Shot 2016-05-03 at 9.35.05 AMNBA setback: A 5-4 vote Monday afternoon against selling off a one-block stretch of Occidental Ave south of Safeco Field has critically damaged investor Chris Hansen’s plans to build a new sports arena hoped to be a home for a new Seattle NBA franchise. District 3’s Kshama Sawant joined the vote against the street vacation.
  • Swedish plan: The “quasi-judicial” process for the Council to approve a final Major Institution Master Plan to guide development of the Swedish Cherry Hill campus continues Tuesday morning in front of the planning committee. CHS reported here on the expansion plan and the neighborhood opposition to some of its elements. UPDATE: The Swedish legislation has passed out of committee and will be presented to the full Council on May 9th.
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Arboretum neighbor
Arboretum neighbor
7 years ago

CHS – I think you meant $290 million not “$290 over seven years.” Just FYI!