FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/21/2014

Councilmember Mike O’Brien

Community meeting to discuss Mount Baker Neighborhood Rezone announced

Seattle – Councilmember Mike O’Brien will host a Public Hearing on the proposed rezone in the Mount Baker/North Rainier neighborhood. The Planning, Land Use and Sustainability (PLUS) Committee is considering legislation to rezone the area around the Mt. Baker Light Rail Station to encourage future development that brings new business to the area, creates a more pedestrian friendly environment and encourages use of light rail.

Each member of the public will have up to 2 minutes to address the committee, and public comment sign-up sheets will be available at 5:30 p.m. The Planning, Land Use and Sustainability Committee could vote on the proposal as soon as Tuesday, May 20.

WHAT:
Public Hearing on the Mount Baker/North Rainier Neighborhood Rezone

WHEN:
6 p.m., Thursday, May 1

WHERE:
The 2100 Building
2100 24th Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98144

WHO:
Seattle City Councilmembers Mike O’Brien, Tim Burgess, Nick Licata
Public

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