July 14th Mayoral Forum, organized by neighborhood groups

 From Elaine Nonneman (thanks!)

Hi folks,

As people in this community who've been involved with the city's development planning, there's a forum coming up for candidates to speak on related issues of housing.  It's being organized by Seattle Fair Growth, which previously organized the SCALE coalition to address concerns of 29 neighborhood groups about MHA development.  Madison Miller Park Community Group was part of that coalition, and is signed on in support of this forum.  It's one hour on Zoom, so easy to tune in.  I hope you will!

https://us12.campaign-archive.com/?u=beeb24b20bf0decaa4a4bda93&id=579ae6002e

Feel free to share with others.

Elaine

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Mayoral Candidates Neighborhood Forum 

 

Wednesday, July 14, 2021, 6–7 PM 
{Zoom Link HERE}

 

Find out which candidates for Seattle Mayor are responsive to neighborhood concerns.

Thirteen neighborhood groups are sponsoring a Zoom Mayoral Candidates Forum for leading candidates on the August 3rd primary ballot. The questions were determined by the sponsoring groups.  

Candidates who have agreed to participate so far include: 

Jessyn Farrell
Andrew Grant Houston
Art Langlie
Lance Randall
Casey Sixkiller

Colleen Echohawk was unable to schedule the date available to most of the candidates.  
Also invited were Lorena Gonzalez and Bruce Harrell.

A recording will be posted on www.seattlefairgrowth.org.

Wednesday March 3rd Zoom Meeting with Deputy Mayor about Miller Encampment

Wednesday March 3^rd 6:00pm – 7:00pm  Zoom Meeting with Deputy Mayor about Miller Encampment: organized by St. Joe's.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88955025883?pwd=TFdYcm50M3ZLSGs0UFJUWjJOak9Ldz09

 

Meeting ID: 889 5502 5883

Passcode: 828117

We invite you to join us, but want to make clear this will not be an open forum where anyone can speak.  We want to be very focused on getting concrete responses from the Deputy Mayor.

If you plan to attend, please let Steve know.

 Steve Wodzanowski <SteveW@stjosephparish.org>

Hi Everyone:

Dn. Steve sent me a heads up about a meeting coming up with the Deputy Mayor to discuss the Miller encampment.  Our colleague, Leo Lyons, is part of the planning committee.  I would definitely attend but I am already in another meeting that begins at 6:30 pm.  There are others from the Faith Justice Commission who will be attending but I wondered if some of you would be interested if you have time.  There is a real tension between the needs of the people living in the encampment, the cities ability to help them, the impact and concern of neighbors and the purpose of the play field.  I think all of those things are being discussed and considered in this committee and with the deputy Mayor.

If you plan to attend, please let Steve know.

Vince

Begin forwarded message:

From: Steve Wodzanowski <SteveW@stjosephparish.org>
Date: March 1, 2021 at 8:06:53 AM PST

Subject: Meeting with Deputy Mayor this Wednesday March 3rd 6:00pm -7:00pm on Zoom



Hi Vince

 

As chair of the Pastoral Council.  I wanted to make sure you are aware of this.  Leo Lyons is part of the planning committee.

 

Blessings

Steve

 

From: Steve Wodzanowski 
Sent: Monday, March 1, 2021 8:03 AM
To: Stephen Wodzanowski <stevew@stjosephparish.org>
Subject: Meeting with Deputy Mayor this Wednesday March 3rd 6:00pm -7:00pm on Zoom

 

Lenten Greetings Everyone

 

As a follow-up to the conversation with State Rep. Nicole Macri back in December in which you expressed interest or attended,  a committee of the St. Joseph’s Faith Justice Commission has been meeting to strategize about next steps.  

 

We have scheduled a meeting on Zoom with the Deputy Mayor who is in charge of the city’s response/policies on Homelessness .. Casey Sixkiller for this Wednesday March 3^rd 6:00pm – 7:00pm.  Scroll down for the Zoom link.

 

Our committee has come up with a list of questions and specific asks. We invite you to join us, but want to make clear this will not be an open forum where anyone can speak. We want to be very focused on getting concrete responses from the Deputy Mayor.

 

In case you’re interested.. Here’s a list of who has been involved in the planning.  Sean Brennan, Emily Bassett, Leo Lyons, Taffy McCormick, Patrick Gemma, Bob Baur, Ana Brown, Zach Carstensen and myself. Bob and Zach who both serve on the Faith Justice Commission are chairing the committee. We have also tapped into the expertise and wisdom of Chloe Gale from REACH,  Jennifer Newman from St. Martin de Porres and Kari Whitacre from Jubilee. 

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88955025883?pwd=TFdYcm50M3ZLSGs0UFJUWjJOak9Ldz09

 

Meeting ID: 889 5502 5883

Passcode: 828117

 

Some possible asks:

1) We would like to see the Miller encampment residents prioritized for JustCARE services

2) no sweep unless a humane alternative - like JustCARE - is identified

3) increased sanitation on site and in the neighborhood

4) increased police presence in the neighborhood

5) Parish is willing to partner with service providers, city, and others in the neighborhood to make sure the basic needs of the residents are met.

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St Joseph Homelessness Task Force

Draft Agenda for Meeting with Deputy Mayor Sixkiller

Meeting Date March 3, 2021, 6:00 pm

The growth of unauthorized encampments, including the encampment at Miller Playfield, are not serving the needs of the homeless and are causing safety, health, and access issues for neighbors, parks, playfields, and schools. We have come together as a group of concerned citizens that includes representatives connected to Miller Playfield as members of St Joseph Parish, neighbors, parents, and service providers. While our concerns about the current condition and use of the playfield vary, we believe that the City of Seattle must take immediate action to address these conditions at Miller Playfield and unauthorized encampments throughout the city.  

Questions:

1. The City’s policy on unauthorized encampments is based on CDC guidelines (not disturbing these encampments due to the pandemic). This is not a solution in many cases (including Miller Playfield) and has been acknowledged by the mayor.  What is the City’s current thinking on addressing this issue?
2. The City’s administration and council are committed to caring for individuals occupying unauthorized encampments and not simply “sweeping” them out of these areas. However, given the lack of permanent housing what are the interim options being considered to address the needs of the homeless with shelter, food, services, and safety?
3. How can the public (such as our task force) work with the city to create a solution that is cost effective and addresses the needs of all stakeholders?
4. A recent meeting between the City’s administration and council identified the development of a program for addressing unauthorized encampments. What is that program and criteria?
5. How are the cities current resources being used and priorities on spending set to meet the needs created by unauthorized encampments?
6. Are there, or is there consideration of, pilot programs to deal with the range of issues created by unauthorized encampments. For example, the Miller Playfield encampment is negatively impacting the safety and health of the homeless, neighbors, adjacent school, and users of the field. Is it possible to create and test a program that would allow for a respectful transition of the camp to an authorized location and allow for the use of the playfield for students and users?
7. What is baring the City of Seattle from taking more comprehensive and humane action on unauthorized encampments?