Trustee Meeting Minutes 1-16-2017

Wedgwood Community Council | Trustee Meeting Wedgwood Presbyterian Church January 16, 2017 | 7:30 – 9PM Meeting called by John Finelli Attendees: Gretchen Bear, Dass Adams, Peter Zimmerman, John Finelli, Michael Chrzastowski, Chris Haskins, Joe Forgette, Jen Freeman. Absent: Jess Creach

Responses from the 46th District regarding proposed Metro transit cuts

Several readers have inquired what, if any responses were received to the letter sent by the WCC to our 46th District legislators last month. (You can read the original post here.) Here is what we heard from Reps. Farrell and Pollet, and Councilmember Rasmussen in regard to proposed Metro transit cuts in 2014: Representative Jessyn Farrell: “Thank you for the note. I couldn’t agree more. We must give King County the local options it needs to keep Metro whole. With ridership growing, this is exactly the wrong time to cut service. It was one of my biggest disappointments earlier this Read More …

Jean Godden to address budget shortfall – Wed, 2/9, 5 p.m. at City Hall

City Councilmember Jean Godden is guest speaker at the City Neighborhood Council’s budget committee this Wednesday, Feb. 9, 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. in room 370 of City Hall. Hear the latest on a possible $5 million shortfall in revenue. The City Neighborhood Council wants your input to better advise the Seattle City Council. Which programs do you think could afford further cuts, and which should be protected at all costs? Location and contact information »