Some other news venues are picking up the situation at Nickelsville other than our beloved West Seattle Blog- here are some links to local articles: As always, our local blog is the first to publish anything: West Seattle Blog Seattle Times Real Change The Stranger King 5 News Slog The West Seattle Blog has compiled allContinue reading “Nickelsville in the News”
Category Archives: Announcements
HPAC’s letter to Mayor McGinn, his staff, and Seattle City Council regarding Nickelsville
April 2, 2013 To Mayor McGinn, his staff, and members of Seattle City Council, The Highland Park Action Committee (HPAC) would like to request a move out date for the homeless encampment that calls itself “Nickelsville” at 7116 West Marginal Way at the base of Highland Park Drive. HPAC represents the Highland Park and RiverviewContinue reading “HPAC’s letter to Mayor McGinn, his staff, and Seattle City Council regarding Nickelsville”
Who to share your opinion with about Nickelsville
In light of tonight’s meeting, here is some contact information to start with if you’d like to let some folks know how you feel about Nickelsville in its current location. If you think of it, please copy me on whatever you send: hpacchair@gmail.com . Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith: darryl.smith@seattle.gov , 233-7893 Jerry DeGrieck, Senior Policy AdvisorContinue reading “Who to share your opinion with about Nickelsville”
March HPAC Meeting Agenda
HPAC meeting tomorrow night, 3/27. Agenda includes: Nickelsville: in light of this weekend’s events. We’ve surveyed you in the past to make sure we’re representing our neighborhood accurately, we’d like to get a sense how you feel about it at this point, almost 8 months after our last survey. A presentation with a preview of theContinue reading “March HPAC Meeting Agenda”
Seattle Mayor Candidates Forum
There will be a forum for the 8 announced candidates for Seattle Mayor on April 29 from 6:30 until 8:30 PM. It is being sponsored by the 11th, 34th and 37th Legislative District Democratic Party organizations, and will be at South Seattle Community College, Georgetown Campus. If there are questions for submittal, there will beContinue reading “Seattle Mayor Candidates Forum”
Want to See More Street Trees in Highland Park?
Thanks to the voter-supported Bridging the Gap initiative, SDOT is planting over 800 street trees per year, and they are interested in finding neighborhoods where they can plant about 100 trees within (about) a 4 to 5-square block area…. see this website for more information or call 684-TREE (8733) if your section of Highland Park is interestedContinue reading “Want to See More Street Trees in Highland Park?”
Raingarden Workshop at South Seattle Community College
Stewardship Partners, WSU Extension and the 12,000 Rain Gardens Campaign are hosting 4 more rain garden workshops this spring. We’re excited that one will be in our neighborhood! April 11th at the South Seattle Community College, from 6- 8:30 pm. The workshop will cover the basics of urban runoff, rain garden design, plant selection, maintenanceContinue reading “Raingarden Workshop at South Seattle Community College”
Contacting City Council Members for Food Lifeline
We heard from Food Lifeline at our last meeting, and they promised to send us some information about contacting members of city council to encourage them to move forward on their plans for a new Hunger Relief Solution Center. Here it is! They have identified the site at the bottom of Highland Park Drive thatContinue reading “Contacting City Council Members for Food Lifeline”
Some Helpful Links to help you help Highland Park
Because the city doesn’t know about our issues, or allocate resources, unless YOU TELL THEM: Police Non Emergency Number: 206-625-5011 Police Community On-Line Reporting Program for Property Destruction, Identity Theft, Car Prowls, Auto Accessories, Theft of Property (under $500), Narcotics Activity. On-going Drug Activity: call narcotics directly at (206) 684-5797 or our community police team at (206) 615-1976 to report ongoing drug activity, ask to file a “Narcotics Activity Report.”Continue reading “Some Helpful Links to help you help Highland Park”
Spring Clean
Here at HPAC, we try to help you help yourselves and your neighborhood- so we’re passing on this information about Seattle’s Spring Clean, which is held each year in April and May. The city will supply things like garbage grabbers, gloves, bags, safety vests, and paint/supplies to take care of graffiti. All you have toContinue reading “Spring Clean”
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