Jayapal Announces Four District Town Halls in April

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Posted: April 2, 2017


March 21, 2017 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal will hold four town halls in April throughout Washington’s 7th District. The first will be a senior-focused event for residents of Horizon House in Seattle. The following three will take place on Vashon Island, Shoreline, and Burien, respectively.

These four meetings are a continuation of a series of town halls that began in March and will extend throughout the year. At the events, Jayapal will discuss her work in Congress and take questions from constituents. Town halls are an important way for constituents to connect with their representatives in government and hold them accountable.

What: Town Hall: Senior Solutions (Open to Horizon House residents)
When: Tuesday, April 11, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Horizon House, 900 University St, Seattle

What: Town Hall in Vashon Island
When: Thursday, April 13, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Vashon High School, 9600 SW 204th St, Vashon
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What: Town Hall in Shoreline
When: Tuesday, April 18, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline
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What: Town Hall in Burien
When: Thursday, April 20, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW, Burien
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Media interested in attending the town halls should RSVP to Ansel Herz at ansel.herz@mail.house.gov.

Washington’s 7th District encompasses most of Seattle and surrounding areas, including Vashon Island, Lake Forest Park, Edmonds and parts of Burien, Shoreline and Normandy Park.

Elected in 2016, Jayapal serves on the House Judiciary Committee and the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. She is also the Vice Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee.

Support a project to repair the Viewlands Trail at Carkeek Park.

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Updated: March 30, 2017

You can vote to support money to repair the Viewlands Trail at Carkeek Park. No need to go to a meeting!

Please see link: Parkways.seattle.gov to vote.

The mudslides near the bottom have eroded the ground beneath the trail, and it is at risk of falling down and this trail access to the park closed.

If you are interested in helping to keep access to Carkeek Park from the Viewlands Elementary School area please support this project and encourage like-minded people to do so also.

Please help Carkeek Park by voting. We need you!

SPU working in Broadview on Monday

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Posted: March 9, 2017

A Seattle Public Utilities’ contractor will be on site as early as Monday, March 13, to help stabilize the slope near the new outfall into Mohlendorph Creek. February’s heavy rain and snowfall caused an area of the creek bank to erode, leaving the outfall vulnerable. To stabilize the slope, the contractor will use a crane to insert a root wad into the eroded area and will backfill gaps with river rock. Root wads are old tree trunks that still have roots attached. They are commonly used to stabilize creek banks and create a natural habitat for juvenile fish.

If the weather is permitting, the crew will also start the final ditch-and-culvert system improvements along NW 120th Street. This work requires a week of continuously dry weather.

 SCHEDULE

Work is expected to begin as early as Monday, March 13, and may take up to 15 working days to complete. This includes the slope stabilization and ditch rehab work. Construction hours are expected to be Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 LOCATION

Slope stabilization work will take place west of 9th Avenue NW near the end of NW 120th Street. Ditch-and-culvert system improvements will take place along NW 120th Street near 7th Avenue NW and between 8th and 9th Avenue NW.

 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS

  • One lane of traffic may be closed intermittently on NW 120th Street
  • Temporary parking restrictions
  • Dust, noise, and vibrations
  • Construction equipment and crane in the right of way during the construction window

 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Arnel Valmonte, Project Manager, at 206-615-1438 or arnel.valmonte@seattle.gov

GCC Special Forum on Homelessness

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Updated: March 1, 2017

Greenwood Community Council Special Forum on Homelessness and you’re invited.

7pm, Wednesday, March 1
Greenwood Senior Center
525 N 85th St.

Hundreds of people are living on the streets in Seattle today, with more arriving all the time. There have been several local meetings on new encampment plans, but this one has a different focus: Who are the homeless, why is homelessness growing, what would one-term solutions look like, and how can communities help?

Our three speakers on the front lines responding:

  • The Mayor’s Director of Homelessness George Scarola
  • The Executive Director of Aurora Commons Elizabeth Dahl
  • A representative from Speak Out Seattle!

Mayor Murray wants to increase our property taxes again but does the City really have a viable solution to Homelessness!

Seattle mayor wants property tax increase to raise money for homelessness

Broadview Bitter Lake Community Council Annual Meeting

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Updated: February 24, 2017

 Broadview Bitter Lake Community Council Annual Meeting

Tuesday, February 21 

Socializing begins at 6:30 PM – Meeting starts 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

 Luther Memorial Lutheran Church,13047 Greenwood Ave. N.

Join Broadview Bitter Lake Community Council to learn more about new funding opportunities for parks, sidewalks, and streets in 2017. A City Hall official will provide information about a new process for funding small projects:

Your Voice, Your Choice  

She will also help us gather ideas to improve the community.

Don’t miss this opportunity to add your ideas for neighborhood improvements to the City’s list.  Let’s make it a bold list. More information is available online.

Here is a link to last year’s Public Comments on Community Priorities done in March 2016. This is the results of that survey. Feel free to print/ copy this.

Public Comments on Priorities Survey

This is also Broadview/Bitterlake annual meeting so it will include business on bylaws and elections.

Tax Season is here and mail theft is always high this time of the year!

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Updated: February 14, 2017

 

A word from our  Crime Prevention Coordinator–

Tax-Related Identity theft is an important crime to be aware of during tax season. An identity thief may use your Social Security number to get a tax refund or a job.

Contact the IRS if they send you a notice saying their records show:

  • you were paid by an employer you don’t know
  • more than one tax return was filed using your Social Security number

Then, visit IdentityTheft.gov to report and recover from identity theft.

A few things you can do to prevent yourself from becoming a victim are:

  • File your tax return as soon as you can!!! If someone uses your SSN to file for a tax refund before you do, the IRS might think you already filed and got your refund.
  • Always protect your social security number of Medicare number.  Don’t routinely carry your Social Security card. Do not give out the number unless you have to, and always ask why it is needed and how it will be stored.
  •  Research your tax preparer. Protect your personal data and make sure your tax records are secure.
  •  Always use security software with firewall and anti-virus protections. Use strong passwords. Do not click on links or download attachments from unknown or suspicious emails.
  • It has always been recommended to use a cross shredder for disposal any unwanted mail, bank statements, old unneeded tax documents, etc.

 Learn to recognize and avoid phishing emails, threatening calls and texts from thieves posing as legitimate organizations such as your bank, credit card companies and even the IRS. An unexpected notice or letter from the IRS could alert you that someone else is using your SSN, however, the IRS doesn’t start contact with a taxpayer by sending an email, text or social media message that asks for personal or financial information. If you get an email that claims to be from the IRS, do not reply or click on any links. Instead, forward it to phishing@irs.gov.

The IRS uses your Social Security Number (SSN) to make sure your filing is accurate and complete, and that you get any refund you are due. Identity theft can affect how your tax return is processed.

For more information, you can go to https://www.identitytheft.gov/ or https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0029-tax-identity-theft-awareness-week

Thank you,

Mary Amberg

Seattle Police Department

Crime Prevention Coordinator

206-684-7711

ADD YOUR VOICE- Simple Survey Monkey

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Posted: January 25, 2017

 

ADD YOUR VOICE

The City of Seattle wants your feedback. The projects listed below are currently open for public comment. Let us know your thoughts.

  • Seattle Parks 2017 Development Plan and Gap Analysis (Learn More)
  • North Seattle Neighborhood Greenway (Learn More)
  • Housing Affordability & Livability Agenda (Learn More)
  • Seattle Parks Projects (Learn More)

For a full list of projects open for public comment, visit our website

Licton Springs School plans program tours this week & in February

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Updated: January 22, 2017

Licton Springs K-8 school, in North Seattle, is holding tours for interested families at its current, at the Lincoln facility (at 4400 Interlake Ave N. in Wallingford).

To attend a program tour, please stop by the school office between 9:30 and 10:30 am on one of the following days:

  • Mondays, Jan. 23 and 30, Feb. 6 and 13
  • Wednesday, Jan.18, Feb. 8 and 15Reservations aren’t required. (Also, student shadowing is available by appointment.)

Licton Springs K-8 is a creative, holistic, experiential learning environment that aims to nurture respect, self-discovery, and integrity. The K-8 program features a social-justice curriculum and focus on Native heritage, which aims to prepare the whole child to engage in a global community. Through project-based learning, students can attend frequent field trips and all students are invited to engage in dance through an ongoing partnership with Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB).

The Licton Springs K-8 program will move to the Robert Eagle Staff school site at 1330 N 90th St. in September. The new school, housed at the site of the former Wilson-Pacific building, is currently under construction and has been named in honor of the former principal of the Indian Heritage High School. Eagle Staff school will be the home to the Licton Springs K-8 program for elementary and middle school-aged children, as well as the Eagle Staff Middle School for students who live in the designated attendance area. (General tours of the new facility are anticipated later this year.)

To select the Licton Springs K-8 school option for your child, follow instructions available on the Seattle Schools’ page, Student Enrollment and Registration. Open enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year happens Feb. 13-24. School choice forms will be available starting Feb. 6 on the School Choice page.

If you have questions, please call the Licton Springs school office at (206) 252-6000 or visit lictonspringsk8.seattleschools.org (look under News for “Licton Springs School Tours“).

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