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Governance and Education Committee

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 · 2:00 PM AM · Remote Meeting. Call 253-215-8782; Meeting ID: 586 416 9164; or Seattle Channel online.

TL;DR

The Governance and Education Committee held a remote meeting where they confirmed two new members to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission and passed a resolution supporting King County's Best Starts for Kids Levy, which funds early childhood services. The committee also heard information about the Seattle Promise program, which aims to make college more affordable for local students.

Key Decisions

  • Zachary Pekelis Jones appointed to Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission Passed
  • Kristin A. Hawes appointed to Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission Passed
  • Resolution supporting King County's Best Starts for Kids Levy renewal Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
  2. In-person attendance is currently prohibited per Washington State Governor's Proclamation 20-28.15, until the COVID-19 State of Emergency is terminated or Proclamation 20-28 is rescinded by the Governor or State legislature. Meeting participation is limited to access by telephone conference line and online by the Seattle Channel.
  3. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  4. Call To Order
  5. Approval of the Agenda
  6. Public Comment
  7. Items of Business
  8. 1. Appointment of Zachary Pekelis Jones as member, Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, for a term to December 31, 2022.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

  9. 2. Appointment of Kristin A. Hawes as member, Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, for a term to December 31, 2023.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

  10. 3. Best Starts for Kids Levy Renewal
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  11. 4. A RESOLUTION supporting renewal of King County’s Best Starts for Kids Levy.
    Resolution (Res)
    Action: adopt Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the Resolution (Res).

  12. 5. Seattle Promise
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  13. Adjournment