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Parks & Green Spaces Levy
On Monday, April 21, the Full Council took the next step in deciding whether to renew a parks levy. The Council created the Parks and Green Spaces Levy Citizen’s Advisory Committee to advise the Council, by June 30, on the pros and cons of asking voters to renew a parks levy on November’s ballot. As part of that process, the Committee will analyze specific parks projects that could be covered by renewal of the levy.
Public Comment:
Please send any comments you have or ideas for the proposed levy to parksandgreenspaceslevy@seattle.gov.
If you are unable to attend the May community workshops, please take a few minutes to fill out this survey and share your thoughts with the Citizens' Advisory Committee about a possible parks and green spaces levy. |
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Council Holds Budget Meetings
In May, the Council will hold four community budget meetings throughout Seattle. At these meetings, residents can hear about current budget challenges and discuss their budget priorities directly with Councilmembers and staff. As the economic outlook for the City budget becomes increasingly uncertain, citizens can discuss how they want to balance the City’s need for public safety, parks, human services, and other programs. Designing a city budget is a mighty undertaking, one that requires a great deal of effort, careful ordering of priorities and considerable input from citizens. Passage of a balanced budget is one of the most important things your City Council does each year.
Meetings:
- Tuesday, May 20, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Ballard Northwest Senior Activity Center, 5429 32nd Ave. NW
- Thursday, May 22, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, High Point Community Center, 6920 34th Ave. SW
- Thursday, May 29, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S Alaska St.
- More information and a complete schedule of the community budget meetings and Council budget process
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Local Food Action Initiative
On Monday, April 28, the Full Council passed the Local Food Action Initiative. Resolution 31019 will increase support of local agriculture by making stronger connections between our rural and urban areas including major institutions like schools, hospitals, and jails; reduce climate impacts of our food system; strengthen local farmers' markets; and more. Council President Richard Conlin, the initiative's sponsor said, "We are bringing together critical issues to create a framework for the City's food policy."
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Rasmussen and Conlin on Seattle's Passion for Parks, Seattle Times, May 13
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Council Approves Wider Mercer and Spokane Viaduct, Seattle PI, May 13
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Emergency Home Loans Approved by Council, Seattle PI, May 7
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Conlin, McIver, and Burgess interviewed by Seattle Channel's C.R.Douglas, Seattle Channel, April 30
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Council Seeks Police Review Board Applicants, Seattle PI, April 30
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Council Pleased that Farmer's Markets Keep Growing, Seattle PI, April 23
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Council Addresses Critical Food Issues, Seattle PI, April 16
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Council Addresses Arts Groups' Rent Crisis, Crosscut,
April 4
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Council Considers Green Fee on Shopping Bags, Seattle PI, April 3
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New Direction for Council, KUOW Radio, Jan. 16
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