Submitted by the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community.
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is very pleased that the Seattle City Council unanimously (7-0) approved the ordinance authorizing the Comprehensive Settlement Agreement among City Light, tribal, federal, state and local partners. This is the final legislative approval step, and now the ordinance goes to Seattle Mayor Wilson for signature.
“The Swinomish Tribe is grateful to the Seattle City Council for approving this historic comprehensive settlement agreement that represents years of good faith negotiations and a deep commitment to restoring the Skagit River ecosystem and recovering our salmon populations for the benefit of future generations,” said Swinomish Tribal Community Chairman Steve Edwards…