There’s a new candidate running for Seattle City Council in our district. Kate Martin, who has lived and operated a landscape architecture business in the neighborhood for 32 years, is planning to challenge Mike O’Brien for his seat on the council in the 2019 election. You might remember Martin from her 2013 mayoral campaign — […]
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Mayor and City Council nominate appointees for Community Involvement Commission
Mayor Murray and the Seattle City Council announced their appointees to the City’s new Community Involvement Commission (CIC). The commission was created by Executive Order 2016-06 issued by Mayor Murray last year, the 16-member commission will advise the City on priorities, policies, and strategies related to equitable civic engagement and publicparticipation in City decision-making processes. […]
Seattle City Council seeks volunteers for new Community Involvement Commission
Mayor Edward Murray and Seattle City Council are seeking community members to serve on the City’s new Community Involvement Commission (CIC). Created by Executive Order 2016-06 and established by ordinance last November, this Commission will advise the City on policies and strategies to advance equitable public engagement and civic participation. “This new commission will guide the City’s efforts to […]
Seattle Council Committee approves housing affordability program
The Seattle City Council’s Planning, Land Use & Zoning committee unanimously (5-0) approved framework legislation last week that would require that residential developers provide for affordable housing by either including it in their development or paying into a fund used to support the development of affordable housing in Seattle. The requirement will apply after Council adopts […]
Seattle City Council shifts outreach approach
The City of Seattle is changing their approach to outreach and engagement to allow more residents to give feedback on local issues. “We need your ideas on how the City can keep you better informed about City projects, events, opportunities, and issues. Tell us how you want to participate, and what we can do to make […]
Public Hearing set for possible Urban Village re-zoning
The Seattle City Council Planning, Land Use, and Zoning Committee will be hosting a Public Hearing regarding the possibility of zoning changes to the Ballard Hub Urban Village area. The meeting will be held next Wednesday, August 3, from 6 p.m. at Ballard Library (614 22nd Ave NW) The following changes will be considered: 1. CB 118693 […]
City Council to host meeting on proposed amendments to Ballard Urban Village code
The Seattle City Council is considering proposed legislation to Seattle’s land use and zoning that would affect property in the Ballard Hub Urban Village. The proposed changes include: Amending the Official Land Use Map at pages 53, 54 and 55 to rezone land in the Ballard Hub Urban Village; and Amending Sections 23.47A.005 and 23.47A.009 […]
CBRA to sponsor second City Council forum this week
The Central Ballard Residents Association (CBRA) is sponsoring the second of two Seattle City Council candidate forums this Wednesday, October 7, from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Leif Erickson Hall (2245 NW 57th St). Rebecca from the CBRA confirms that the event is not a debate. “Instead it’s your chance to ask your questions of these […]
Weatbrook joins race for 6th District seat
According to a report by our news partners at The Seattle Times, Mike O’Brien won’t be the only one campaigning for the 6th District Seattle City Council seat in the 2015 General Election. The Seattle Times reports that Ballard community leader Catherine Weatbrook has joined to race and registered a 6th District campaign. Before Westbrook […]
Ballard Chamber of Commerce urging Seattle City Council to delay parking reforms
The Seattle City Council will soon be considering reforms that would change land use development regulations, many affecting Ballard. Beth Miller, executive director of the Ballard Chamber of Commerce, is asking residents to urge the city council to delay the considerations until the neighborhood can fully examine how the changes would affect residents and businesses. […]
Funds added to proposed budget for Safe Parking Pilot Program
The Seattle City Council has finished tweaking Mayor Mike McGinn’s 2012 proposed budget. The council’s proposed budget adds $20,000 for the Safe Parking Pilot Program. From this Green Sheet: A church in Ballard has agreed to implement a Safe Parking Pilot Program. This program would allow 3-5 homeless individuals or families to live in their […]
City Council votes to license medical marijuana ops
The Seattle City Council has taken steps toward legalizing medical marijuana in the city this week, voting Monday to establish a municipal licensing, regulation and taxation system for medical marijuana. The licensing of medical marijuana dispensaries and co-ops would fall under a new state law going into effect on Friday, July 22, which would make […]
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