Multiple dates, Park Levy Citizen Advisory Committee Community Meetings

A citizen committee appointed by the Seattle City Council to advise the Council on the potential to place a park levy on the fall 2008 ballot will hold three community meetings throughout Seattle during the month of May. These meetings will provide residents with an opportunity to comment on the potential creation of a ballot initiative to fund parks, open space, boulevards, trails, green infrastructure and recreation projects.

Over the past eight years Seattle's system of parks, recreation and open space have been funded by two voter-approved levies that have expired, or will expire by the end of this year. The 1999 Community Center Levy and the 2000 ProParks levy have funded major parks and open space improvements, and leveraged additional funds to support Seattle parks.

"Seattle citizens treasure their parks and open spaces. We've asked a broad-based group of citizens to help us explore the possibility of putting a new levy on the ballot," said Councilmember Tom Rasmussen. "I strongly encourage residents from every neighborhood across the city to come out and share their ideas with the committee."

 (editors note - it may be that ideas brought up at these public meetings might be considered for specific inclusion on the Levy, if it goes up for public vote.  If you have a particular parks passion, be sure and let the Advisory Committee know about it!)

Community Meeting Times, Dates and Locations:

 

Monday May 12, 2008 - 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Bertha Knight Landes Room

Seattle City Hall,  600 Fourth Avenue - 1st Floor (Enter building from 5th Avenue)

 

Wednesday May 14, 2008 - 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Northgate Community Center - Multi-Purpose Room, 10510 5th Avenue NE

 

Thursday May 15, 2008 - 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Rainier Community Center - Multi-Purpose Room, 4600 38th Avenue South

 

Visit the Seattle City Council's web page for more information: http://www.seattle.gov/council/