Seattle Public Utilities Wants Your Input!

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is inviting all Seattle residents to provide input to the Strategic Business Plan that will identify what services and projects will be priorities for the department over the next six years. The plan will include a rate proposal to fund those services and projects, so customers are being asked to provide input on proposed rates as well. There are two ways to share your thoughts: Take the online survey. Attend a public meeting: Thursday, Feb. 20, 6-8:30 p.m. at Magnuson Park (The Brig), 6344 NE 74th Street Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the North Seattle Read More …

Important Seattle Public School’s Survey Regarding Kindergarten Services

The Wedgwood View blog, as well as other local blogs, have shared important information regarding a survey that the Seattle Public School District is hosting over kindergarten school services and funding.  Uncomfortable budget cuts are occurring across the State and the public school districts are no different with a $35 million budget gap.  Therefore, they are considering an increase to the monthly rate for full-time kindergarten from $207 to $310 ($103 raise, 50% increase) as a step to address this gap. It doesn’t appear that the School District has provided a lot of time to gather information, however.  Survey results Read More …