I love flying, and even though I’ve never gotten beyond piloting a Cessna 206, every time I get into the plane I am thrilled. I can almost taste what it’s like to “boldly go,” as they said on Star Trek, and pass into the inky blackness of space. I really wish I could go with [...]
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April 11, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Neighborhood Greenways: Questions, Possible Answers, and Food for Thought
Following my ride last weekend with a number of bike advocates, Cathy Tuttle from Spokespeople invited me to provide further information about my vision for Neighborhood Greenways. The answers that follow are mine and only meant to provide information and inspire discussion. I welcome your input and further refinement, as these ideas could become the [...]
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April 11, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Pedaling toward proposed Bicycle Greenways
I spent last Saturday pedaling neighborhood streets with two dozen bicyclists in Northeast Seattle. Our goal was to identify a few residential streets that could become part of our first Neighborhood Greenway, much like what we saw in Portland last month. Many of these riders brought their kids, who rode in trailers, wagons, and some [...]
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April 4, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Sunday’s Downtown Volunteer Fair shows that service opportunities abound
The new Christ Our Hope Catholic Parish hosted the First Annual Downtown Volunteer Fair this past Sunday. The parish is actively engaged in promoting social justice efforts and ministry to low-income and vulnerable people in the downtown Seattle neighborhood, and they opened their doors on Sunday with an event meant to introduce the general public [...]
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March 30, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Renovated Sandel Park play area opens in Greenwood
Today’s dreary weather is the sort of thing that makes you yearn for warm summer days to come — the kind of days spent on the playground. There’s good news coming out of Seattle Parks & Recreation today as they’ve opened up the renovated play field at Sandel Park. Seattle Parks and Recreation opened the [...]
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March 29, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Nominations open for 2011 Mayor’s Arts Awards
Know an individual or an organization making a difference in Seattle through arts and culture? Nominate them for a 2011 Mayor’s Arts Award. Mayor Mike McGinn will present the awards at a ceremony, Thursday, Sept. 1, at Seattle Center in partnership with Bumbershoot, Seattle’s Music & Arts Festival. This year marks the 40th anniversary of [...]
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March 25, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Coffee with Two Sally’s is tomorrow in Pinehurst
Sally Clark and I have booked our second coffee chat for 2011, and we’re on the road to Pinehurst tomorrow morning. Join us from 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. at the Starbucks inside Pinehurst Safeway for coffee and conversation. Grab a cup of joe or a pastry and come talk with us about the city [...]
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March 23, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Seattle Conservation Corps celebrates 25 years today
I’m so pleased to be speaking this afternoon at an event that honors twenty-five years of second chances, a strong support network, and effective education and employment training with proven results. From 3:00 – 5:00 P.M. this afternoon, we’ll be in the Bertha Knight Landes Room at City Hall celebrating the Seattle Conservation Corps program [...]
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March 15, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Community Center Advisory Team meets Thursday
Seattle Parks and Recreation operates 26 community centers throughout the city. The cost to run the centers far exceeds revenue brought in from center programs. Because of the current difficult budget situation, the department is exploring alternatives that would offer continued services for the public, while reducing costs. New methods of management, staffing, fundraising and [...]
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March 14, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Help shape the Seattle Parks and Recreation 2011 Development Plan
Seattle Parks and Recreation is planning its acquisition and development projects for the upcoming six years and identifying the demands, needs and priorities in a park development plan. The latest plan, the Seattle Parks and Recreation 2006 Development Plan, is being updated and it is anticipated that this 2011 Plan will be completed by the [...]