Author: Tom Rasmussen (Tom Rasmussen)

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Council Town Hall on Climate Action

Join us Tuesday, May 7, 6-8pm for the Council Town Hall on Climate Action. The City of Seattle is updating the City’s Climate Action Plan, the city’s road map to becoming carbon neutral by 2050.   Your input is needed to craft the final plan that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, helps the city prepare for […]

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HELP GET SEATTLE MOVING!

Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board Seeks New Members The Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board (SBAB) is accepting applications for new members to advise the City on the concerns and needs of the growing bicycling community. The volunteer board,  created by Seattle City Council in 1977, plays an influential role in implementing Seattle’s Bicycle Master Plan. The board advises the […]

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The Next Steps Towards a Safer NE 75th Street

Please join SDOT at one of three upcoming  meetings on April 23rd, 25th or May 1st to give your input on how to make NE 75th street and the surrounding area safe for all. SDOT unveiled a new website for the NE 75th Street Road Safety Corridor Project, which includes a project outline, easy projects, and the next steps. Please […]

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City Completes Spokane Street Viaduct, Largest City Transportation Project in Three Decades

SEATTLE – Mayor Mike McGinn and Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Director Peter Hahn today announced additional funds to be invested in sidewalks, basic road maintenance, upgrades to the City’s traffic signal system, work to complete the Burke-Gilman “Missing Link” and support for Seattle’s updated Transit Master Plan. These investments, totaling $11.75 million, are possible [...]

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Seattle LGBT Commission Seeks Candidates

  The Seattle LGBT Commission seeks applications from interested candidates for one vacant seat on the Commission.  The Commission is a 16-member body that advises the Mayor, City Council, and City departments on issues that affect LGBTQ communities throughout Seattle.  Commissioners have the opportunity to promote positive change by working with community groups and individuals [...]

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Kiwanis of West Seattle Presents a Free Community Concert -Tuesday, Februay 26th at Chief Sealth High School

The Seattle Symphony will perform a free Community Concert this month as, part of the Orchestra’s ongoing commitment to provide free opportunities for West Seattle to experience the transformational and inspiring impact of live music. The program, while sure to delight symphony fans of all ages, should have special appeal to youngsters. The evening concert [...]