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Seattle Public Schools Closure Options

Posted: September 14, 2024

Seattle Public Schools announced two potential plans to close some schools (Option A and Option B). Here is a link to their website about this. It includes information about the proposals, the budget challenges the School District is facing, and opportunities for public input.

Adequate state funding for public education remains a challenge for our state. At the City level, we have been able to provide supplemental funding through the Families and Education levy, which is up for renewal next year. As a member of the Libraries, Education and Neighborhoods Committee I will work hard to bring forward a renewal proposal in 2025.

Another article about Aurora Avenue N

by Dale Johnson

Posted: August 19, 2024

In case you missed it yesterday the Seattle Times had an article about crime on Aurora Avenue N. Rather than recap the article here is a link to it.

Candidates Night Thurs. Sep. 5th @ 7-8:30pm

by Dale Johnson

Posted: August 17, 2024

Hello Community!

We’re so excited to tell you we will once again be co-sponsoring the:

What – Candidates Night
Where – Haller Lake Community Club
12579 Densmore Ave. N

Seattle, WA 98125

When – Thursday, September 5, 2024

7:00 – 8:30pm

This is a great opportunity to meet some of the candidates running for office in the upcoming elections, and get answers to your questions. You can submit questions the night of the event, or email them beforehand.

We look forward to seeing you there, so please save the date!

Until then,

Your Broadview Bitter Lake Community Council

Broadview Bitter Lake Community Council

Seattle Councilmember Moore announces new legislation to crack down on commercial sexual exploitation fueling gun violence

by Dale Johnson

Posted: August 2, 2024

Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) announced new legislation aimed at cracking down on commercial sexual exploitation and rampant and escalating gun violence associated with it.

See the article here.

Join the Puget Sound 2024 Explorer Campaign

by Dale Johnson

Posted: July 31, 2024

by Christina Hirsch on July 30, 2024

Parks and Public Spaces across the Puget Sound, WA Area Participate in a Campaign to
Engage Kids in Free Indoor and Outdoor Learning Experiences on their Phones.

Participating parks in Seattle include Camp Long, Discovery Park, and Carkeek Park.

In response to the huge demand for free fun active outdoor experiences, partners including: Seattle Parks and Recreation, Metro Parks Tacoma, WSU, Pierce County Parks, City of Lakewood, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, City of Yelm, Mt Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, Kitsap County Public Works, City of Sequim, and many others have come together to get people exploring, learning, and having fun with their families. The campaign uses Agents of Discovery®, an educational technology platform that enables educators to create their own augmented reality games – think Pokemon Go for parks and education.

The Puget Sound Explorer 6.0 Campaign will run August 1st, 2024 – September 30th 2024. Anyone can join in by downloading the free Agents of Discovery mobile app and completing “Missions”, or games at participating locations. Each Mission is made up of educational “Challenges” that teach players about local history, culture, ecosystems, and even safety. For example, in Tacoma, players can learn about the Mysteries of McKinley Park. At another location, the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, players can learn all about aviation.

For mor information go to this website.

Improving access to Link light rail

by Dale Johnson

Posted: July 28, 2024

With a new Sound Transit Link light rail station at NE 130th St near I-5 scheduled to open in 2026, Seattle Department of Transportation is planning for key transit, bike, and pedestrian improvements to provide safer and more efficient access for everyone in this growing part of north Seattle.
Four projects in the Bitter Lake and Lake City neighborhoods will help support greater accessibility to the future station, no matter how you choose to travel.
Click the links below to learn more about each project:
We hope you find this blog post informative, and we look forward to hearing your input and feedback in the months ahead to help shape the design of these projects.

More detailed information can be found at this link.

Ice Cream Social August 11

by Dale Johnson

Posted: July 27, 2024

The Broadway-Bitter Lake Community Council is holding an ice cream social on Sunday August 11th at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Bitter Lake Community Center. Full information about the event is at this site.

Shootings on Aurora

by Dale Johnson

Posted: July 16, 2024

Yet more news about shootings on Aurora Avenue N, this time a report by KOMO News.

Article.

Update on Public Safety on Aurora Avenue North

by Dale Johnson

Updated: June 22, 2024

From Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore’s newsletter:

Following the shooting on North 101st Street that continued on Linden Avenue North to North 96th Street, I had separate meetings with the Mayor as well as residents at North 96th Street and Linden Avenue North.

I conveyed to the Mayor in clear and strong terms the need for the City’s attention and law enforcement resources, as well as for expansion of gun violence intervention programs to the north end. They let me know Interim Police Chief Rahr has made changes in procedures that allow for more emphasis patrols and traffic enforcement on Aurora.

On Wednesday evening I met with residents at North 96th Street and Linden Avenue North, a block off Aurora and the site of a recent gun battle. Deputy Mayor Burgess, as well as the Mayor’s Director of Public Safety, Natalie Walton-Anderson, also attended. We discussed what happened the evening of the gun battle, and increased sex trafficking in the area, and how it is spilling over into neighborhoods beyond Aurora Avenue. We discussed a multilayered approach, including enhanced law enforcement around sex trafficking and gun violence, as well as environmental design including closing alley access, traffic barriers, and additional lighting.

Renovated Bitter Lake Play Area Opens

by Dale Johnson

Posted: June 13, 2024

by Karen O’Connor on June 11, 2024

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce the renovated Bitter Lake play area is open!

The new play area provides many opportunities for children of all abilities, ages 2-5 and 5-12 to explore. Sliding, spinning, zip-lining and climbing on new colorful play equipment are a few of the play options at the renovated Bitter Lake play area. In addition, the renovation made safety and accessibility improvements to meet the standards from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As part of the project new picnic tables and site furnishings were included.

“Seattle Parks and Recreation’s $2.5 million investment delivers a renovated play area, universal accessible restroom facility, and new tennis court light poles for the thriving and diverse Bitter Lake neighborhood,” said AP Diaz, Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent. “This play area located adjacent to the community center and wading pool provides a great gathering and community space for all.”

The play area opened on May 24^th. SPR anticipates the restroom and remainder of electrical work for the tennis court lights will be completed by mid-July, in time for a community ribbon cutting celebration.

Bitter Lake Park is located in northwest Seattle at 13035 Linden Ave. N. Please watch the website https://www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/current-projects/bitter-lake-playfield-play-area-and-comfort-station-renovation to learn more about the event and come celebrate with the Bitter Lake community!