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Saturday City Hall Open House

By valarie, on April 4th, 2013

On Saturday, April 6 from 10 to 2 is Open House at City Hall, located between Fourth and Fifth Avenues at Cherry Street in downtown Seattle. City departments will have info tables in the lobby and you can go for tours through the City Council and Mayor’s Offices. Visit the Municipal Archives on the third floor and see documents of city history.

In the lobby and outdoor spaces of City Hall there will be activities and performances, including an acrobatic troupe at 11 AM (no city officials included in the performance!) and Massive Monkees Dance Crew at noon. There will be food trucks, cupcake decorating, and a story time led by Seattle Public Library staff. Parking is available on-street and in nearby garages – see event notice for directions.

Mayor McGinn Hosting Town Hall on Saturday, December 1st

By Johnson, on November 29th, 2012

The Mayor is coming to tour our friendly neighbors to the south, Ravenna-Bryant, and host a town hall meeting this Saturday. According to the Ravenna-Bryant Community Association’s website, the Mayor’s visit will last 2 hours. From 10-11Am, the Mayor will tour the Ravenna neighborhood and from 11AM-12PM the Mayor will host a town hall meeting at the Ravenna Eckstein Community Center. If you miss the town hall, you can likely catch it afterwards on the Seattle Channel.

City Council Wants to Hear About Your Priorities Ahead of Budget

By Johnson, on October 2nd, 2012

We’d like to think the Seattle City Council got the idea from us, but that’s probably not true. However, ahead of upcoming and always difficult City budget deliberations and negotiations, the City Council is asking to hear from you on what are your priorities.

Last week, the mayor unveiled his 2013/2014 budget proposal to the Council. It’s now the responsibility of the Council to review the mayor’s budget proposal and work with his office to develop a budget that both the executive and legislative branches agree upon. So, the Council wants to hear from you in order to help them craft a strong 2013-2014 budget that reflects our City’s priorities, effectively stewards our City’s revenue, and addresses the fiscal difficulties that the City is still dealing with.

The Council has 4 different methods for you to share your thoughts on priorities:

Complete a brief online SURVEY.
Send the Council an EMAIL ».
Call the Council.
Share your thoughts at an upcoming Public Hearing.
- October 4, 5:30 p.m.(5 p.m. sign up), Council Chamber, Seattle City Hall
- October 25, 5:30 p.m. (5 p.m. sign up), Council Chamber, Seattle City Hall

Take a moment and share your thoughts with the City Council and help them craft a strong budget proposal.

Mayor McGinn Visits Wedgwood

By Johnson, on March 11th, 2012

UPDATE: The mayor’s office posted photos from their weekend, including their stop in Wedgwood.
UPDATE: Video of the town hall is embeded below.

Mayor McGinn paid Wedgwood a visit on Saturday, March 10th, for a walking tour of 35th Ave NE and to host a community town hall. The mayor, who arrived on his trusted two wheeled chariot, was also joined by numerous City staff from the Mayor’s Office, Department of Neighborhoods, Seattle Police, Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle Department of Transportation, and Seattle Parks and Recreation. Additionally, several community members joined the walking tour representing Sustainable NE Seattle, North East Seattle Together (NEST), Eckstein Bikes and Bryant Bikes, Ravenna-Bryant Community Association, and Wedgwood Community Council.

We started the brief walking tour by showing the mayor the new Jasper building and describing the history of recent Wedgwood land use issues including the evolution of the Vision Plan and the ongoing neighborhood planning. We then walked down to Van Gough Coffeehouse to meet Janet Gibson, who owns the coffee shop. The walk then carried on south to the Seattle Audubon where the mayor met Russ Steele (store manager), Shawn Cantrell (Executive Director), Cathy Jaramillo (current board president), and Charlie Kahle (incoming board president). Lastly, we showed off the mayor the Hunter Farm Project and discussed all the different events that occur at the site such as the Wedgwood Art Festival, Planet:HOME, and the emergency preparedness drills. As we walked, the mayor and City staff were very gracious to share their thoughts and ideas.

Following the walking tour, the mayor hosted a town hall at Wedgwood Presbyterian Church. McGinn addressed a slew of questions to nearly 70 community members on a range of topics. Thanks to all that came to the town hall. A special thanks to Mayor McGinn and all the City staff that came out to Wedgwood and made time to listen to us and our NE Seattle neighbors. Watch the town hall below on the Seattle Channel.

The mayor’s office also posted photos from his weekend neighborhood walk and town hall here in Wedgwood.

Mayor McGinn Hosting Town Hall Meeting in Wedgwood – March 10th

By Johnson, on February 20th, 2012

Mayor McGinn will be coming to Wedgwood on Saturday, March 10th to host a town hall meeting from 11AM – 12PM in the Fellowship Hall (downstairs) of Wedgwood Presbyterian Church is open to everyone in the community. Despite rumors, we do not believed that the mayor will announce plans for a new arena in Wedgwood. All are welcome.

Strategic Development Planning Workshop for Magnuson Park – Take Part on Saturday, Feb. 11th

By Johnson, on February 10th, 2012

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
MAGNUSON PARK
8:30am – 1pm
THE BRIG AT MAGNUSON PARK, GARDEN ROOM

On Saturday, February 11th, the Seattle Parks Department will begin a Strategic Development Plan process with the community for Magnuson Park, including the Sand Point Naval Station Historic District. The purpose of this planning process is to “guide future planning for capital investment, development and programming of this beautiful regional park.”

The community workshop will start at 8:30AM with Mayor McGinn and Councilmember Bagshaw making a brief introduction at 9:00AM. There will be small breakout sessions and discussion groups throughout the workshop so that various topics can be covered and everyone can have their voice heard.

As the venue has limited seating, it’s highly recommended that your RSVP if you’re planning on coming. To do so, please email » Susan Walls.

Click HERE to download the workshop’s save-the-date.

Town Hall with Mayor McGinn on Tuesday, Nov. 1st

By Johnson, on October 30th, 2011

The mayor is holding a town hall on Tuesday, November 1st at Nathan Hale High School. The town hall will run from 5:30PM – 8PM. The following is the schedule for the town hall.

5:30-6:30 pm: Tabling by City departments and community groups
6:30 pm: Performance by local artists
6:40-8:00 pm: Questions and answers with the Mayor and City staff