Meet Candidates Running for Seattle Mayor – Thursday, June 8

The Northeast District Council invites you to meet candidates running for Seattle Mayor at 7 pm Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Wedgwood Presbyterian Church located at the corner of 35^th Avenue NE and NE 80^th.

Candidates joining us include:

            Jenny Durkan

            Jessyn Farrell

            Bob Hasegawa

            Michael McGinn

            Cary Moon

            Nikkita Oliver

The event timeline:

7-8 pm           Candidates introduce themselves and address the question of how they will serve Seattle’s diversity of citizens: age group; neighborhood; income; ethnic background, etc.

8-9 pm           Questions taken from the audience

Get the Department of Neighborhoods Newsletter

Learn more about the events and happenings in Seattle by signing up for the Department of Neighborhoods Newsletter. While the NEDC blog (run by a NE Seattle resident and member of the Northeast District Council) shares info mainly about NE Seattle as well as some citywide info, the DON newsletter shares info about all areas of the city, and has lots of valuable information about city initiatives.

You can sign up here.

 

Healthy Youth CAN Forum

The Healthy Youth CAN (Central Area Network) program is sponsoring a Community Town Hall Forum, with key prevention, intervention and treatment experts that can address critical issues related to youth drug use.

Mark your calendar:

Central Area Community Town Hall Forum, Thursday, March 30^th, 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Garfield Community Center, 2323 East Cherry, 98122

Please see the attached flyer, it will open in a new tab.

Healthy Youth CAN Forum

Youth Job Fair for LGBTQ and Allies – April 1, 2017

This Youth Job Fair for LGBTQ Youth and Allies is hosted by Seattle Parks and Recreation.

From the Parkways Blog: Seattle Parks and Recreation will host a free job fair for LGBTQ youth and allies on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Miller Community Center (330 19th Ave. E). Youth of all ages are welcome to attend and there will be many employment opportunities for high school-age youth (14-19) and young adults (19-24). Attendees should come prepared to spend some time visiting the various booths, which will have representatives from private employers as well as City of Seattle youth-employment and stipend programs.  

Get more info here.

Landslides and power outages…

Check out the City of Seattle’s “Powerlines” blog, which highlights the work of Seattle City Light and its many employees. It really is an interesting read.

This post helps you learn more about landslides, what to do, and how to prepare.

Seattle Parks Plan 2017

Learn more about the Seattle Parks and Recreation 2017 Development Plan and Gap Analysis Update

According to the SPR website:

The 2017 Development Plan is a 6-year plan that documents and describes Seattle Parks and Recreation’s (SPR) facilities and lands, looks at Seattle’s changing demographics and lays out a vision for the future. Seattle 2035 Comprehensive Plan, contains overarching goals and polices, whereas the 2017 Development Plan takes these a step further and helps to define SPR’s future acquisition priorities and capital investments. 

We will be discussing key questions and issues with the public over the next few months and will be coming back to the Park Board with staff recommendations based upon public input, legal requirements and broad city goals on these key issues.

You can learn more here.

 

Reminder about SR 520 public meeting and comment opportunities

Passing on email about 520, all from WSDOT.

This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming public meeting regarding the Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan (NTMP) as well as information about how to submit comments on both the NTMP and future transit changes in the SR 520 corridor.

Join our March 22 meeting on the Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan (NTMP) – draft report and online survey coming soon

You’re invited to a public meeting about the Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan (NTMP) for the next phase of SR 520 construction, known as the Montlake Phase. The City of Seattle will also share information on 23rd Ave. Corridor Improvements Phase 3, future RapidRide lines and other Seattle neighborhood transportation projects.

Meeting details:

• Date: Wednesday, March 22
• Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Saint Demetrios Hall
• Address: 2100 Boyer Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98112
• Parking: Limited free parking is available at the church parking lot.
• Transit: Bus routes 43 and 48 also serve the area, but require a short walk to the meeting location.
• Format: The meeting will include a short presentation at 5:45 p.m. focused on the NTMP and time for questions and answers with WSDOT and SDOT as a full group and one-on-one

Stay tuned: How to read the NTMP report and provide comments to WSDOT and the City of Seattle:

• We will post the draft report and a link to a short online survey on the SR 520 Montlake Phase web page on Tuesday, March 21.
• The comment period will take place from March 21 to April 4, and comments will be accepted by online survey, email, mail, or in-person at the March 22 meeting.

Have a say: Potential transit changes being considered along the SR 520 corridor

King County Metro and Sound Transit are looking for ways to best connect those who commute between downtown Seattle and the Eastside. As these agencies develop strategies for the future, they want your input.

Learn more on the King County Link Connection: SR-520 website and take the survey to have your voice heard.