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Talk about Tree Canopy at the June 5th Phinney Ridge Community Council Meeting
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Protecting and Enhancing Seattle's Tree Canopy as the City Densifies
Seattle’s urban forest is an integral and vital part of our city. It provides many benefits and amenities to those living in Seattle and region. Trees help clean our air and enhance public health, reduce stormwater runoff, mitigate climate change, increase property values, decrease the impacts of heat and wind, provide habitat for birds and wildlife and connect us with nature in our neighborhoods. Seattle’s current rules regarding tree removal have been not effective in identifying and preserving trees or replacing trees lost to development. As a result, Seattle is rapidly loosing it’s urban canopy and all of the critical functions a robust tree canopy provides. See recent article by Investigate West: http://www.invw.org/2016/07/27/seattles-long-neglected-tree-canopy-is-on-a-collision-course-with-development. A coalition of local groups including Friends of Urban Forests, TreePac, Plant Amnesty, The Audubon Society, Seattle Greenspaces, and others are working to develop an improved tree ordinance that seeks to balance tree preservation and growth with the goal of a net increase in Seattle’s urban tree cover to reach the City’s stated goal of 30% tree canopy. It is urgent that the Mayor and the City Council act now to pass an effective ordinance to stop the loss of trees, particularly exceptional trees, Heritage trees and tree groves, and to promote environmental equity as we commit to increasing our tree canopy. The Phinney Ridge Community Council will have a presentation on a new Draft Seattle Tree Ordinance at the Phinney Center at 7:00 pm on June 5. We are actively seeking community input at this meeting. Please join us. |
SCALE: Seattle Coalition for Affordability, Livability, and Equity
SCALE Notice of Appeal: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ac2tgmh9h8c4poy/SCALE%20Coalition%20Appeal.pdf?dl=0
https://www.seattlefairgrowth.org/appellants.html Click on the SCALE Coalition and the document comes up!
DONATE: https://donorbox.org/scale-appeal-match
SCALE Appeal Schedule and Prehearing Order Amended 24April2018 Dates (from 16 Feb 2018 Pre-Hearing Order). All deadlines 5 pm except June 11. • April 2: Appellants’ Preliminary Witness and Exhibits lists • April 9: City’s Preliminary Witness and Exhibits lists • April 11: City’s responses due to written discovery • April 13: Appellants (and City?) Update Preliminary Witness and Exhibits lists as a result of City’s responses to written discovery • April 12 – May 31: Deposition period • • Responses due within 7 days Replies due within 2 days • May 11: Final Date for Motions including Summary Judgment Responses to Motions due within 14 calendar days City Filed April 17; SCALE Response due May Day Replies on Motions due within 7 calendar days of Response • June 11, Noon (Monday): Appellants’ Final Witness and Exhibits Lists due Copies of Exhibits must be served by 5 p.m. unless known to be in City possession. Witness and Exhibits list is filed. Exhibits are NOT filed with HE. • June 11: Third Pre-Hearing, 3:30 pm; discuss hearing time allocation and schedule; parties to come prepared with time needs/desires and “availability of witnesses” • June 18: City Final Witness and Exhibits Lists due, along with copies of exhibits known NOT to be in possession of other parties. Exhibits NOT filed with HE. • June 25 – 29: First week of hearing • July 23 – 27: Second week of hearing • August 20 – 24: Possible extended hearing dates TBD at June 11 Third Pre-Hearing; Other dates possible between August 13 and 31.
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Candidates for PRCC Board Positions
Voting will occur at tonight's (May 1) PRCC meeting to fill eight two-year board positions that have terms expiring at the end of this May. The candidates for these positions are: Remington Below Terry Cook Duncan Griffin Ted Inkley John Jeffcott Mark Phillips Jeff Reibman Tom Yeager
The agenda and location for the meeting is here. |
North Seattle Town Hall on the Progressive Tax on Business; May 2, 6-8 p.m., Ballard
From: O'Brien, Mike
<Mike.OBrien@seattle.gov> Date: Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 3:11 PM Subject: You're Invited: North Seattle Town Hall on the Progressive Tax on Business To: "O'Brien, Mike" <Mike.OBrien@seattle.gov> Hello, Thank you for engaging with me and my office. Although you have engaged on a range of issues, most everyone is aware of our neighbors facing homelessness and the way that has touched all the issues you have contacted me about. Last year, then-Councilmember Kirsten Harris-Talley and I proposed generating the necessary resources for addressing this crisis by asking those businesses that had benefited the most from our economic boom to contribute a few cents an hour for each employee to pay for housing, shelter, and services for those left behind. With consultation from the Progressive Revenue Task Force, that proposal has evolved at Council. You can see the proposed legislation by Councilmembers Mosqueda, González, Herbold, and myself here. Although the revenue generated could potentially be a huge lift, many folks in the district have expressed concern over the tax structure, the impact on businesses, and our current spending. I invite you to learn more by coming to our North Seattle Town Hall on the Progressive Tax on Business to address housing and homelessness. There, you can hear more about this process and proposal and ask questions from the proposers and task force members themselves, including me. See you there! Mike North Seattle Town Hall: Progressive Tax on Business Wednesday, May 2 6pm-8pm 6512 23rd Ave NW, Seattle, Washington 98117
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2018 Property Taxes - Info from King County
Release Date: February 13, 2018 2018 Property Taxes
Property tax bills coming: increases will fund education, fire protection, and veteran and senior services
SUMMARYProperty taxes across King County will increase about 17 percent on average this year, primarily due to additional taxes passed by the Legislature to increase funding for K-12 education. About 57 percent of property tax revenues collected in King County pays for schools. Property taxes also fund voter-approved measures for veterans and seniors, fire protection, and parks among other services.
STORYKing County Treasury will begin sending out the annual property tax bills in mid February. King County collects property taxes on behalf of the state, the county, cities, and taxing districts (such as school and fire districts), and distributes the revenue to these local governments.Voters have approved several property-tax increases that will make much-needed investments in veterans and senior citizen services, fire protection, and parks. In some parts of King County, as much as 50 percent of the property tax bill is the result of voter-approved measures.
New levies approved in 2017 for collection this year include:
In addition to approved local measures, the Washington State legislature passed an additional property tax to increase funding of education. Previously, the State Supreme Court ruled that the state must make new investments into public education; as a result the legislature added $1.01 per thousand dollars of assessed value, in King County, to their portion of property tax collection in order to fund the mandate (this is known as the McCleary Plan). “Communities in our region are thankful to voters for approving new funding for essential services, but we know that property taxes can be especially tough for those on fixed incomes,” said King County Assessor John Wilson. “That’s why we’ve been aggressively reaching out to seniors, veterans and disabled homeowners with the property tax exemption program. Additionally, I’ve been working with Executive Constantine to create more tools for transparency around property taxes,” Wilson continued. Low-income seniors, veterans and disabled homeowners may qualify for a property-tax exemption offered by King County. Information on how to apply for an exemption, along with other property-assessment-related information, can be found at kingcounty.gov/assessor. Property taxes vary depending upon location, the assessed value of the property, and the number of jurisdictions levying taxes (such as state, city, county, school district, port, fire district, etc). With property taxes going up 16.92 percent on average, that means countywide property tax billings will be $5.6 billion in 2018, up from $ 4.8 billion last year. Aggregate property values in King County increased by 13.41 percent, going from $471.5 billion in 2017 to $534.7 billion in 2018. “Without doubt voters are going to see a property tax increase due to the funding model the legislature has passed to fund education. So at a local level we are building more tools and supporting more legislation to increase transparency and fairness around the property tax. It is a work in progress and we will continue working on behalf of King County taxpayers,” said Wilson. To avoid interest and penalties, the first half property taxes must be paid or postmarked by April 30, 2018. The second half property taxes must be paid or postmarked by Oct. 31, 2018.
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PRCC Annual Meeting; May 1, 7 p.m. - Board Elections and King County Tax Assessor Visit
Please come to the PRCC Annual Meeting on May 1 at 7.p.m. in the Phinney Neighborhood Center, Room 7. King County Property Tax Assessor John Wilson will speak and the annual election of PRCC board members will take place. Refreshments, too! Phinney Ridge Community Council Annual Meeting Board of Directors Election & Discussion with King Co. Assessor, John Wilson May 1, 7 p.m. at Phinney Neighborhood Center #7
1. Assessment Process; how it works and pertaining laws 2. Senior/Disabled Exemption Programs 3. Possible effect on taxes of proposed up-zones to Seattle’s commercial, multi-family and single-family zones. 4. Assessor’s thoughts on proposals to help those burdened by property taxes. Submit advance questions to: Phinneyridge.ccouncil@gmail.com NOMINATE & ELECT Board of Directors Our Community Council is an all-volunteer group with a Board of Directors comprised of neighborhood residents, property and business owners. There are 15 board positions, half of which are elected each year for a 2-year term. Our purpose is to inform residents and encourage participation in shaping policies that affect the character of our neighborhood. Prior experience or specialized knowledge is not required, but a willingness to learn is a great characteristic. *Self
nominate or nominate another. *Nominees must live, work or own property or a business between Aurora Ave North & 8th Ave. NW and North 46th St. & North 75th St. For more information contact Phinneyridge.ccouncil@gmail.com & visit http://www.phinneyridgecc.org |
Bike-Share Pilot Survey by SDOT
SDOT seeking feedback on bike share pilotFor nearly a year, Seattle has allowed private companies to deploy free-floating bike share bikes in Seattle. We are the first U.S. city to regulate this model, and SDOT is eager to understand what worked during this pilot project, what didn’t, and what could be improved. SDOT is currently conducting a web survey. How have you experienced the bike share program since last July, and what you would like to see in the future? The City is especially interested in exploring and addressing barriers to access and other equity issues. The feedback collected guide policy for a potential ongoing program.
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PRCC Mar 6 speaker on proposed changes to parking and transit rules
Phinney Ridge Community Council March 6 City Planner Speaking on Proposed Changes to Parking and Transit Rules: How will proposed changes affect Phinney/Greenwood parking and transit? Location: Phinney Neighborhood Center; 7:00 p.m. The Phinney Ridge Community Council will host a discussion March 6th at 7 p.m. on the proposed parking changes being considered by City Council. Councilmembers say they are working to promote transportation options by discouraging use of cars and increasing car sharing, mass transit and bicycles. Gordon Clowers, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections’ Senior Planner, will be joining us to help explain the proposal. Among the issues we are hoping to discuss: · Do the proposed policies take into consideration the steep hills on Phinney/Greenwood that can affect mobility? · Do the policies work toward the City’s stated goal of becoming an “age-friendly city” (One that works to maintain and improve livability for seniors)? · Are these policies realistic given the region’s rapid growth? · Why does the proposal want to change the definition of "Frequent Transit Service" to allow for longer intervals between buses? · Which types of buildings will be exempt from providing parking under the proposal and how does that differ from current regulations? Additional questions for the discussion may be directed to phinneyridgeccouncil@gmail.com City staff recommends the following web page for more information. http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/codesrules/changestocode/parkingrecommendations/projectdocuments/default.htm, Director’s Report and FAQ. Links to the draft ordinance are on Livablephinney.org which is a neighborhood group mounting a legal challenge the City’s definition and measurement of Frequent Transit Service. Neighborhood residents who would like to communicate with the Mayor and City Councilmembers on the topic can submit comments in writing and/or attend the City Council meeting on March 7, 9:30 a.m. and speak during the public comment period. We encourage you to help shape this policy as it will impact transportation, commerce and quality of life across the city.
jenny.durkan@seattle.gov; rob.johnson@seattle.gov; sally.bagshaw@seattle.gov; teresa.mosqueda@seattle.gov; bruce.harrell@seattle.gov; lisa.herbold@seattle.gov; mike.obrien@seattle.gov; lorena.gonzalez@seattle.gov; debora.juarez@seattle.gov; kshama.sawant@seattle.gov
Phinney Neighborhood Center is located at 6532 Phinney Ave N.
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