Candidates & Issues Forum – October 28th

Candidates & Issues ForumSponsored by Maple Leaf Community CouncilWednesday, October 287pm – 9pmOlympic View Elementary, 5th NE and NE 95th(licensed childcare available on site)

Format: short prepared speech of 2-3 minutes and then 10-15 minutes of audience questions.

Seattle Mayor: Mike McGinn and Joe MallahanCouncil Position 2: Richard Conlin and David GinsbergCouncil Position 4: [...]

Meridian Manor, Northgate and the Seattle Housing Levy

Do you wonder what type of projects are funded by the Housing Levy? There are similar projects all over Seattle including some in our own neighborhood such as Meridian Manor, Northgate (10345 Meridian Ave N). Meridian Manor, Northgate holds 109 apartments for seniors or people with disabilities.

When the owner of these senior apartments [...]

Seattle City Council Candidate Mike O’Brien’s visit to Pinehurst

(photo: Luke McGuff)

Weather was pleasant (it was not actually raining) for Seattle City Council Candidate Mike O’Brien’s visit to Pinehurst early this afternoon. Mike was joined by a two fellow riders Nick and Chris as they made their way through North Seattle starting the morning in Wallingford and riding their way through Ballard, Greenwood, [...]

Nick Licata, Candidate for Seattle City Council Position 6

Note: In the interest of helping Pinehurst neighbors to learn about the candidates who are running for local office in 2009, I invited all candidates to submit information about themselves and their campaigns to post on the Pinehurst Blog. This is the ninth post in the series.

Since becoming your Seattle City Councilmember in 1998, [...]

Meet Mike O’Brien, Candidate for Seattle Council Position 8 – October 25th

Note: In the interest of helping Pinehurst neighbors to learn about the candidates who are running for local office in 2009, I invited all candidates to submit information about themselves and their campaigns to post on the Pinehurst Blog. This is the eighth post in the series.

Well, I don’t think it will be snowing [...]

Candidate forum at Eckstein Middle School – tonight

Eckstein Middle School3003 NE 75th Street7 to 9 pm

7 – 8 pm Seattle City Council, City Attorney, Mayoral Candidates8 – 9 pm City of Seattle School Board Candidates

Please vote YES on Proposition 1 to RENEW the Housing Levy!

Quinnie, a Pinehurst neighbor and volunteer with the YES on PROP 1 campaign asked to share this:

The Seattle Housing Levy creates and preserves housing for our most vulnerable neighbors: seniors, people with disabilities, domestic violence victims, veterans, and formerly homeless individuals and families. Learn more about the Housing Levy here.

Your vote to [...]

Mike McGinn: Candidate for Seattle Mayor

Note: In the interest of helping Pinehurst neighbors to learn about the candidates who are running for local office in 2009, I invited all candidates to submit information about themselves and their campaigns to post on the Pinehurst Blog. This is the seventh post in the series.

I’m running for mayor because I’ve seen [...]

Monday is the last day to register to vote for the November 2009 election

As the week comes to a close, it’s time to relax. But before you gear up for the weekend, take a moment to check the status of your voter registration. If you’re not registered to vote or if your registration address needs updating, it’s time to act!

Monday October 5 is the last day [...]

Jessie Israel: Candidate for Seattle City Council Position 6

Note: In the interest of helping Pinehurst neighbors to learn about the candidates who are running for local office in 2009, I invited all candidates to submit information about themselves and their campaigns to post on the Pinehurst Blog. This is the sixth post in the series.

Dear Pinehurst Readers,

I’m Jessie Israel and I’m [...]