Advocacy
Breaking: Seattle Mayor and Council turn their backs on small businesses
Yesterday, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he is walking away from discussions regarding total compensation. As a result, total compensation...
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City kicks the can on total compensation in Seattle
Today Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth announced that she would be tabling legislation to protect total compensation in Seattle, in favor of a...
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Join us for our Government Affairs meet and greet!
Every fall the Washington Hospitality Association Government Affairs team sets out across the state to meet in-person with members to...
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Proposal introduced to raise the minimum wage in King County to $18.99/hour
Today, King County Councilmember Zahilay announced a proposal to raise the minimum wage in unincorporated King County to $18.99. We...
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Seattle repeals amusement license fee
In a big win for Seattle restaurant operators, the Seattle City Council unanimously passed a bill that repeals the city’s...
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SDOT Safe Start permits presentation
On Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 9:30 a.m., the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is expected to present recommendations for the...
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SDOT: Proposed changes to food truck rules
The Seattle Department of Transportation’s (SDOT) has proposed plans to update their existing “safe starts” program. We wanted to highlight...
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UPDATE: Mayor signs legislation capping third-party delivery commissions at 15%
The Seattle City Council unanimously passed (7-0) CB 120379 a 15% delivery commission cap on third-party delivery. Many thanks to...
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Third party delivery fee cap passed out of committee
The 15% third party delivery fee cap was unanimously passed (3-0) out of committee Wednesday, July 27 with two amendments....
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Help Seattle restaurants survive: Fix delivery-fee cap at 15%
By Steve Hooper, Special to The Times - Your favorite neighborhood restaurant has been through a lot during the pandemic...
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King County distributing free disinfecting wipes and sanitizers
King County is distributing free disinfecting wipes and sanitizers to county restaurant workers. One restaurant representative is invited to attend...
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Senator Murray urges Senate to pass restaurant relief
Thank you, Sen. Murray, for your continued advocacy for more restaurant relief. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) was a critical...
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We need your help – More statewide Relief for the Hospitality Industry!
Action Alert: We need your help — tell your legislator to support more statewide relief for the hospitality industry! Your...
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Tell Governor Inslee to Prioritize Vaccinations for Restaurant Workers
We have been advocating for vaccine access for restaurant workers since the vaccine discussion first started last spring. Last week,...
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Permits – Payment Extended
Public Health Seattle & King County recognizes that retail food establishments continue to be financially impacted by measures taken to...
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Commercial Protections Post-reopening
As reopening nears, you may have concerns about your rent and lease agreements. Governor Inslee’s lifting of his emergency orders...
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WIN!!! Restaurant Workers Eligible for Vaccine March 31
Today, Governor Inslee announced restaurant workers will be eligible for the vaccine starting March 31st. The Seattle Restaurant Alliance has...
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Downtown Welcome Back Weeks!
The City has announced Welcome Back Weeks, which are a key part of the ongoing effort to bring workers, small...
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