(Approved May 23, 2018) The meeting was called to order by HPAC Chair Charlie Omana at 7:10pm, and the minutes for the March 28, 2018 were approved. Executive members present: Vice-Chair Gunner Scott, Secretary James Tucker, and Treasurer Michelle Glassley. HPAC Executive Committee Updates Meyers Way Follow-up Letter The letters sent to the Director ofContinue reading “HPAC Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2018”
Category Archives: Announcements
Update on Myers Way Parcels and Homeless Encampments in Highland Park
Neighbors, At our April 25th Open House, I communicated to our membership that HPAC had received a reply from Department of Human Services (HSD) director Catherine Lester (I have attached the letter in a link below for your reference). Although Director Lester replied to each of our concerns in turn, HPAC does not feel herContinue reading “Update on Myers Way Parcels and Homeless Encampments in Highland Park”
Join us for HPAC’s Community Open House! 4/25/2018
Next HPAC Meeting is Weds. April 25, 2017 (Food will be provided. To ensure there is enough for everyone, please RSVP HERE bySunday, April 22, 2018) Come learn about HPAC, share your thoughts and comments about what is needed in the neighborhood, and most of all, share some food in the great company of your neighbors! All are welcome, includingContinue reading “Join us for HPAC’s Community Open House! 4/25/2018”
Follow-up Letter Concerning the Myers Way Parcels and Sanctioned Encampments
From Charlie Omana, Chair, Highland Park Action Committee: Neighbors, On April 3 HPAC sent a letter to Seattle’s Human Services Department to follow-up on previous letters submitted in March of this year and December of 2016 for which we have yet to receive a response. As you may be aware, Catherine Lester, Director of theContinue reading “Follow-up Letter Concerning the Myers Way Parcels and Sanctioned Encampments”
HPAC Meeting Minutes – March 28, 2018
(Approved April 25, 2018) Community Announcements Highland Park Improvement Club Updates HPIC has many upcoming events including Corner Bar featuring the band Moonspinners on 4/6, Art Lounge on 4/13, and family movie night on 4/20. There will be an HPIC work party on 4/29 from 10am-2pm. Coming in May is the 10th annual Uncorked fundraiser, and comingContinue reading “HPAC Meeting Minutes – March 28, 2018”
March Meeting: Find It, Fix It Walk Report and Standing Committee Sessions
Dear Neighbor, As you look at HPAC’s new executive committee, you will see some new faces, and find familiar ones, too! I am delighted to serve as the new chair for the Highland Park Action Committee and look forward to working with you to encourage positive change in our neighborhood. As an LGBT person ofContinue reading “March Meeting: Find It, Fix It Walk Report and Standing Committee Sessions”
HPAC Annual Meeting: Feb. 28 – Vote For Executive Committee & HPAC Bylaws plus SPD Update
Welcome to our Annual Meeting! All HPAC meetings are held at the Highland Park Improvement Club, 1116 SW Holden St. Seattle, WA 98106 on the 4th Wednesday of the month (from Jan – June & Sept – October) Doors open at 6:30 – Meeting from 7:00 – 8:30 pm Agenda Includes: 7:00p Engagement with Community Resources Meet Lt. Ron Smith, Seattle Police Department: Reviewing currentContinue reading “HPAC Annual Meeting: Feb. 28 – Vote For Executive Committee & HPAC Bylaws plus SPD Update”
HPAC Agenda 1/24/2018: Meet SPU’s Natural Drainage Systems, Sharps Collection Pilot Program & (Indoor) Tennis Anyone?
Weds. January 24, 2018 All HPAC meetings are held at the Highland Park Improvement Club, 1116 SW Holden St. Seattle, WA 98106 on the 4th Wednesday of the month (from Jan – June & Sept – October) Doors open at 6:30 – Meeting from 7:00 – 8:30 pm Agenda Includes: 7:00p Engagement with Community Resources Meet Lt. Ron Smith, Seattle Police Department: Reviewing current crimeContinue reading “HPAC Agenda 1/24/2018: Meet SPU’s Natural Drainage Systems, Sharps Collection Pilot Program & (Indoor) Tennis Anyone?”
HPAC’s Draft Updated Bylaws Are Ready for Your Review!
HPAC is ready to get started again in 2018! Bylaws With that in mind, a small committee has reviewed and made draft changes to our by-laws to reflect where HPAC is today (it has been 14 years, since HPAC Bylaws have been updated). Please review the current draft of our updated Bylaws via download or view on on websiteContinue reading “HPAC’s Draft Updated Bylaws Are Ready for Your Review!”
HPAC City Budget & Advocacy Updates
LEAD Program HPAC co-chairs sent a letter to City Council requesting, again, that Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD), a pre-booking diversion pilot program developed with the community to address low-level drug and prostitution crimes be expanded into Highland Park and South Delridge. Our letter is below: To: City Councilmembers: Sally Bagshaw, M. Lorena Gonzalez, BruceContinue reading “HPAC City Budget & Advocacy Updates”
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