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Seattle Redistricting Fee Seeks Suggestions on Proposed Adjustments to Seattle Metropolis Council District Boundaries

The Seattle Redistricting Fee is accountable for overseeing the event of recent Metropolis Council district traces in response to the finished 2020 Census. Within the technique of redrawing the boundaries of Seattle’s seven Metropolis Council Districts, the fee is inviting neighborhood members to supply suggestions on 4 distinct maps.

On Oct. 25, the fee mentioned numerous revisions to the official Amended Draft Map  that was adopted on Oct. 18, 2022. These revisions are introduced as Dialogue Maps beneath.

Commissioner Nickels proposed a Discussion Map that:

• Makes use of I-5 as the first boundary for Districts 1 and a pair of.
• Retains Pioneer Sq. and West Seattle complete in District 1.
• Retains the Chinatown-Worldwide District and Beacon Hill complete in District 2.
• Retains the Central District complete in District 3.
• Makes use of I-5 because the boundary for Districts 5 and 6.
• Retains Magnolia complete and along with Queen Anne in District 7.
• Retains Eastlake and Fremont complete in District 4.
• Retains Lake Metropolis and Northgate complete in District 5.
• Retains Ballard complete in District 6.

Commissioner Juarez proposed a Discussion Map that:

• Extends the south finish of District 6 and District 7 boundary alongside twenty eighth Avenue West from West McGraw Road to West Howe Road. This removes the rapidly turning boundary that adopted West McGraw Road, Condon Approach West, and thirtieth Avenue West earlier than assembly with West Howe Road.

Commissioner O’Sullivan is sponsoring a Discussion Map submitted by a neighborhood member that:

• Strikes the realm of Magnolia west of fifteenth Ave West and all the way down to the Magnolia Bridge to District 6.
• Strikes the realm between Aurora Avenue North and Stone Approach North, between Northeast fiftieth Road and Lake Union, to District 6.
• Strikes all of Eastlake to District 7.
• Strikes all of the blocks in First Hill bounded by I-5, Boren Avenue, and James Road to District 7.
• Strikes the College of Washington to District 3.
• Strikes all Inexperienced Lake and Meridian east of Aurora Avenue North, south of Northeast eighty fifth Road, west of I-5, and north of Northeast fiftieth Road, to District 4.
• Retains Districts 1, 2, and 5 unchanged.

Members of the general public can overview and supply enter on the maps at Seattle Redistricting Commission’s How to Participate webpage.

The Seattle Redistricting Fee plans to vote on a ultimate map at their assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The general public remark interval will stay open till the fee information the ultimate district plan on or earlier than Nov. 15, 2022.

Brothers United in Management Improvement (BUILD) Gives Free Black Wealth Workshops

The Brothers United in Management Improvement (BUILD) Black Wealth marketing campaign is an initiative to extend Black wealth and assist shut long-standing wealth gaps. Its packages associate with neighborhood members to give attention to Black homeownership, investing, financial savings, tax information and preparation, purpose setting, resume writing, and small enterprise or organizational help.

BUILD will host a lot of upcoming small enterprise and neighborhood wealth workshops, together with a “Enterprise Development with Digital Advertising and marketing” occasion in partnership with Galan Ruelos, chief optimization officer of Valor Marketing. Drawing from Galan’s expertise within the tech business, he’ll assist Black-led organizations perceive how digital advertising and marketing can assist them perceive their buyer base, leverage enterprise property, and navigate the world of search engine optimisation, Google Advertisements, and social media.

The digital workshop takes place on Friday, Nov. 11, at 5:00 p.m., and participation is free. RSVP by Nov. 10; advance registration is required.

Different actions and sources arising for BUILD embody:

Age-Pleasant Housing Discussion board Addresses Housing Challenges and Options for Older Adults

That includes nationwide and native consultants and leaders, the upcoming “Age-Pleasant Housing Discussion board: The place Will Seattle’s Older Adults Stay?” will illuminate present obstacles to age-friendly housing and talk about potential options to enhance housing choices for Seattle’s older adults. Matters included would be the challenges skilled by older adults, age-friendly residence design, and efforts to make sure folks have entry to housing as they age.

The discussion board is hosted by Be part of Age-Pleasant Seattle, AARP Washington, the Northwest Common Design Council, and the Older Adults and Wholesome Getting old staff at King County’s Division of Neighborhood and Human Companies/Grownup Service Division.

The occasion takes place Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Seattle Metropolis Corridor (600 4th Ave. Seattle, WA 98104) within the Bertha Knight Landes Room. Lunch shall be supplied. Register totally free or view the total program at AARP’s Events webpage.

Some panels of word:

12:20 p.m. — Panel 1: Housing Challenges

Older adults face distinctive vulnerabilities with regards to housing, particularly in a area the place the price of dwelling is quickly rising. Moderated by Cliff Cawthon, Habitat for Humanity, panelists embody:

• Mary Rita Hurley, GenPride 
• Emily Jones, Northeast Seattle Collectively 
• Jennifer LaBrecque, Seattle Workplace of Housing 
• Inye Wakoma, Wa Na Wari

1:30 p.m. — Panel 2: Age-Pleasant Housing Design

Many individuals expertise disabilities as they get older, and typical houses will be unsafe and might even restrict somebody’s actions. Hear from consultants about Common Design, SMART residence applied sciences, and help packages that assist folks prolong the years they will stay safely and comfortably at residence. Moderated by Richard Duncan, RL Mace Common Design Institute, panelists embody:

• Sokha Danh, Seattle Workplace of Housing 
• Naomi Namekata & Maria Kelley, Washington Assistive Applied sciences Act Program 
• Tyler Schrenk, Tyler Schrenk Basis

3:00 p.m. — Panel 3: The Way forward for Housing Choices

Throughout King County, efforts are underway to extend entry to reasonably priced and accessible housing that retains communities collectively and permits folks to age in place within the neighborhoods they love. Moderated by Denise Klein, Wider Horizons Village Community, panelists embody: 

• Curtis Brown, Southeast Seattle Senior Basis / Brighton Improvement Group 
• Donald King, Nehemiah Initiative / Coalition for Extra Housing Decisions 
• Agnes Navarro, Filipino Neighborhood of Seattle
• Nicolas Welch, Seattle Workplace of Planning and Neighborhood Improvement

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