http://www.bruceharrell.org Positive Focus Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:50:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.bruceharrell.org/2011/05/bruce-lee-action-museum-may-call-seattle-home/ http://www.bruceharrell.org/2011/05/bruce-lee-action-museum-may-call-seattle-home/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 16:41:04 +0000 Bruce Harrell http://www.bruceharrell.org/?p=1152 Very recently, I met with Ms. Shannon Lee, daughter of famed martial artist, Bruce Lee. Ms. Shannon Lee is the executive director of the Bruce Lee Foundation. She visited here from Los Angeles to discuss the possibility of establishing a Bruce Lee Action Museum here in Seattle. This has been a goal of mine since [...]

]]> http://www.bruceharrell.org/2011/05/bruce-lee-action-museum-may-call-seattle-home/feed/ 0 http://www.bruceharrell.org/2009/01/the-seattle-mentoring-movement-the-next-step/ http://www.bruceharrell.org/2009/01/the-seattle-mentoring-movement-the-next-step/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:32:24 +0000 Bruce Harrell http://www.bruceharrell.org/?p=52 January was National Mentoring Month and the Seattle City Council issued a proclamation on January 26, 2009, to that effect. Former Seattle City Councilmember, Tina Podlodowski, President and CEO of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Puget Sound graciously accepted the proclamation. Also, during the weekend of January 31, 2009, I encourage you to join [...]

]]> http://www.bruceharrell.org/2009/01/the-seattle-mentoring-movement-the-next-step/feed/ 0 http://www.bruceharrell.org/2009/01/the-inauguration-of-president-obama/ http://www.bruceharrell.org/2009/01/the-inauguration-of-president-obama/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:25:54 +0000 Bruce Harrell http://www.bruceharrell.org/?p=51 On the morning of January 20, 2009, my wife Joanne and I awoke at 4:00 am, in a relative’s home in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. We arrived at the Park and Ride (which is also known as a “Kiss and Ride”) at 5:00 a.m. to get on the one hour rapid transit system known as “Metro.” [...]

]]> http://www.bruceharrell.org/2009/01/the-inauguration-of-president-obama/feed/ 0 http://www.bruceharrell.org/2008/12/city-light-budget-and-city-light-rates/ http://www.bruceharrell.org/2008/12/city-light-budget-and-city-light-rates/#comments Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:07:49 +0000 Bruce Harrell http://www.bruceharrell.org/?p=42 During 2008, the City announced City Light rates will not increase in 2009. This announcement demonstrates my commitment to pursue policies that ensure low and consistent rates for you, the owners and customers of City Light. My most recent action was an analysis of City Light’s proposed 2009-2010 budget. Seattle City Light should be the [...]

]]> http://www.bruceharrell.org/2008/12/city-light-budget-and-city-light-rates/feed/ 0 http://www.bruceharrell.org/2008/10/mentoring-%e2%80%93-the-effective-choice-seattle-needs-to-make/ http://www.bruceharrell.org/2008/10/mentoring-%e2%80%93-the-effective-choice-seattle-needs-to-make/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:00:10 +0000 Bruce Harrell http://www.electbruceharrell.com/?p=40 By Bruce Harrell and Tina Podlodowski The two of us grew up as lower-middle-class kids who share decades of experience in corporate America, electoral politics, public policy and nonprofits. But mostly, we share a passion for cost-effective solutions to the very real challenges facing Seattle children and families today. Despite having great parents in our [...]

]]> http://www.bruceharrell.org/2008/10/mentoring-%e2%80%93-the-effective-choice-seattle-needs-to-make/feed/ 0 http://www.bruceharrell.org/2008/08/councilmember-bruce-harrell-calls-for-the-development-of-a-citizen-engagement-portal/ http://www.bruceharrell.org/2008/08/councilmember-bruce-harrell-calls-for-the-development-of-a-citizen-engagement-portal/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:42:35 +0000 Bruce Harrell http://www.electbruceharrell.com/?p=39 Citizen Website and technology strategy will solicit feedback from public to help shape and enhance public policy. SEATTLE — Councilmember Bruce Harrell has evaluated the process and method in which the citizens of Seattle communicate their opinions to the Seattle City Council and how citizens receive legislative information regarding key issues. Earlier this year, he [...]

]]> http://www.bruceharrell.org/2008/08/councilmember-bruce-harrell-calls-for-the-development-of-a-citizen-engagement-portal/feed/ 0 http://www.bruceharrell.org/2008/06/the-right-person-to-lead-your-seattle-city-light/ http://www.bruceharrell.org/2008/06/the-right-person-to-lead-your-seattle-city-light/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:15:16 +0000 Bruce Harrell http://www.electbruceharrell.com/?p=38 As Chair of the Seattle City Council’s Energy and Technology Committee, it is my job to make recommendations on policy and legislative matters regarding your largest public utility – Seattle City Light. My role includes reviewing its finances, rates, conservation policies and strategic plan. However, every four years I assume the role of “Board Chair” [...]

]]> http://www.bruceharrell.org/2008/06/the-right-person-to-lead-your-seattle-city-light/feed/ 0 http://www.bruceharrell.org/2008/06/city-light-superintendent-recommendations-to-be-heard-at-june-18-meeting/ http://www.bruceharrell.org/2008/06/city-light-superintendent-recommendations-to-be-heard-at-june-18-meeting/#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:06:19 +0000 Bruce Harrell http://www.electbruceharrell.com/?p=37 On Wednesday, June 18, 2008, Councilmember Harrell, chair of the Energy and Technology Committee will disclose his recommendation of whether or not to reconfirm Seattle City Light Superintendent Jorge Carrasco. The meeting begins at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. There will be a public comment session at the beginning of the meeting [...]

]]> http://www.bruceharrell.org/2008/06/city-light-superintendent-recommendations-to-be-heard-at-june-18-meeting/feed/ 0 http://www.bruceharrell.org/2008/03/seattle-city-light-superintendent-reconfirmation-process/ http://www.bruceharrell.org/2008/03/seattle-city-light-superintendent-reconfirmation-process/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:12:57 +0000 Bruce Harrell http://www.electbruceharrell.com/?p=7 No Rubber Stamp on City Light Superintendent Confirmation By Bruce Harrell This spring, Seattle City Light Superintendent Jorge Carrasco is up for reconfirmation. It will focus on key issues defining successful leadership. We need strong, forward-thinking leadership that will provide solutions to the challenges the utility faces; that understands customers and their concerns about rates; [...]

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