Primary Election, August 17th, 2010

It’s that time already.  Your ballot and voters pamphlet is in the mail today (July 28) for the August 17th primary election in Washington State.  We’ll be voting for one of Washington State’s US Senate seats, US Congressional Representative for District 7, State Senator for District 36, and State Representatives 1 and 2 for District [...] [...]

Walk Bike Ride

Walk Bike Ride is a Seattle initiative to: Create an equitable transportation system for all by providing more affordable travel choices Focus on the places where people want to be and add qualities that make them want to stay Prioritize right-of-way space to emphasize walking, biking and riding The initiative emphasizes the transportation choices we make [...] [...]

Campaign to Save Ballard and Loyal Heights Community Centers

We received an appeal from Mindy Terence of the Loyal Heights Block Watch. The appeal concerns the impending possible closure of one of the two Ballard Community Centers due to the looming Seattle Parks and Recreation budget crisis.  Mindy has created an online petition at http://www.petitiononline.com/bcclhcc/petition.html Please read, and if you agree, consider signing the [...] [...]

Seattle Parks & Recreation Budget Crisis

Seattle Parks and Recreation Dept is facing a budget crisis. There is a $2.5 million shortfall this year, and this may force a closure of one or both of Ballard’s Neighborhood Community Centers (Loyal Heights Community Center at 2101 NW 77th, or Ballard Community Center at 6020 28th Ave NW). In part this may be due [...] [...]

McGinn Town Hall Meeting Wrap-Up

A very friendly crowd of approximately 300 people showed up for Mayor-elect Mike McGinn’s transition team town hall meeting at the Northgate Community Center on November 30th. This meeting was one of a series of meetings held, one each in the North, Central and South parts of the city. He assumes the responsibilties on January [...] [...]

Walk Bike Ride Input Meeting, June 21st, 2010

[ June 21, 2010; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] June 21st, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm – RSVP Northgate Community Center 10510 5th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98125 Community Input Meeting for the City’s Walk Bike Ride program. Read more here. [...]

Ballard District Council Meeting, June 9th 2010

[ June 9, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Ballard District Council, June 9th, 7 PM @ Ballard Library, 5614 22nd NW [...]

Seattle City Budget Public Hearing for 2011 Budget, April 28, 2010

[ April 28, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Seattle City Budget Public Hearing for 2011 Budget Wednesday, April 28 at New Holly Gathering Hall 7504 32 Ave South, Seattle, 98108 5 PM Sign-in 5:30 PM Public Hearing Public is welcome. [...]

Seattle City Budget Public Hearing for 2011 Budget, May 4, 2010

[ May 4, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Seattle City Budget Public Hearing for 2011 Budget Tuesday, May 4, 2010 North Seattle Community College Cafeteria 9600 College Way North, Seattle, 98103 5 PM Sign-in 5:30 PM Public Hearing Public is welcome. [...]

Ballard District Council, May 12th, 2010 meeting

[ May 12, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Ballard District Council, May 12th, 7 PM @ Ballard Library, 5614 22nd NW [...]

Ballard District Council Meeting, April 14th, 2010

[ April 14, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Ballard District Council Meeting April 14th, 2010 7PM Ballard Public Library http://ballarddistrict.org [...]