The council approved an ordinance repealing the tax-exemption program, which is designed to foster affordable housing options, 5-2.
The pilot, on board alone, sustained minor injuries.
Committee meetings are typically held on Mercer Island.
The city council, who approved 6-0 signing, still voiced reservations about the pledge.
A learning plan will be formally adopted by the school board Aug. 13.
The new domain name is www.mercerisland.gov; email addresses of city officials will change to first.last@mercerisland.gov format.
The city council recently approved funding for equipment; systems will be installed in three vehicles.
Totals by city
Numbers as of July 23, 2020.
Staff reports Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday (July 23) he is tightening restrictions throughout the state for restaurants, bars, weddings, funerals and gyms in… Continue reading
Hospital representatives said “certain services” would cease, but wouldn’t give specifics.
Money will benefit Youth and Family Services and the emergency operations center.
In a new letter, Donna Colosky shared new specifics about how a typical school day might unfold under various models.
Evan Maxim has worked on Mercer Island since 2016.
The zones were created by Congress in 2017 to create jobs and spur economic development.
On Monday, July 20, community members participated in a strike for Black lives at the intersection of Island Crest Way and Southeast 40th Street.
MIPD presentation was given in response to police-brutality protests, input from Mercer Islanders.
An economist with the state’s unemployment office says it’s tough to say how economic recovery and job-market restability will play out.
Gov. Jay Inslee met with elected officials, health officials and business partners in Federal Way to hear concerns, suggestions about state’s response to COVID-19.
Update: the suspect did not shoot the officer, who appears to have been shot by fellow officer in crossfire
Update: Officer identified by police department
