Fwd: North Star Gazette, District 5: Budget updates and more

[Muriel Lawty]

Hello Friends - Here is the latest D5 update.  Notice that contact information for a number of people and departments is at the end of the newsletter

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From: Councilmember Debora Juarez <debora...@seattle.gov>
Date: Tue, Oct 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Subject: North Star Gazette, District 5: Budget updates and more
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Welcome to The North Star Gazette, where you will find the latest updates happening in District 5 and around the City of Seattle.

Trouble seeing the message? View this email in your browser. District 5 Neighbors, Welcome to the 2nd edition of the North Star Gazette!  As the weather has transitioned from summer to fall in Seattle, the City Council has transitioned from working on the Comprehensive Plan to tackling the Budget! There's a lot of activity throughout our district and the city. We're excited to share news and updates with you. In the midst of challenges, let's not forget the good that happens in our neighborhoods, in our communities and with one another. Let’s continue to come together for good and to keep District 5 and Seattle the vibrant and welcoming city that we know and love. Sincerely,   Debora Juarez Seattle City Council // District 5 Hot Topics District 5 News Native News City News  Meet the Team! Additional Resources   Hot Topics City of Seattle 2026 Budget Proposal  Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released his proposed 2026 budget on September 23. Seattle follows a biennial (two-year) budget process in which the City Council approves funding for year one while endorsing the amounts for year two. What happens next? From now until November, there will be a series of budget meetings. You can find the full budget calendar and key dates on the City Council Budget Basic Web page. There are opportunities to provide your feedback, remotely and in-person. The next public hearing is November 6. You can sign up to speak remotely at a public hearing Council’s Public Comment Web page. You can also submit written comments directly to your councilmember or to all Councilmembers through the City Council website.    The Seattle Mariners Make the Playoffs! The Seattle Storm wish the Mariners good luck in MLB Playoffs Congratulations to the Seattle Mariners on clinching the ALDS! This is the first time in 24 years (since 2001) that the Mariners have played in the ALCS. They face the Toronto Blue Jays in a 7-game series, if necessary. With two wins under their belt, they meet again for Game 3 on Wednesday, Oct 15. Go M's! District 5 News Thornton Creek Construction Update Emergency Sewer Repair Project Update In January 2024, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) was alerted to a sewage spill at NE 125th Street and 24th Avenue next to Thornton Creek. Crews discovered a collapsed sewer pipe about 14 feet underground. The pipe collapse caused a void to develop above the sewer main which abutted a home and severely damaged a 15-ft rockery owned by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). If SPU had not initiated an emergency project to fix the void and sewer line, the house and NE125th Street would suffer damage, and Thornton Creek would be at risk of additional raw sewage spills.   SPU’s emergency response was to stabilize the area around the void and to bypass the sewer flow around the collapsed pipe. After all the required permits were issued in February 2025, SPU emergency contractor began to repair the pipe, replace the failed retaining wall, and restore the private and public property. In April 2025, the contractor discovered a power conduit which had to be relocated, suspending work on the repairs until June 2025. Due to supply chain issues, the project is now expected to be completed by the end of November. Food Resource Update   In our last newsletter, we asked you to share resources to food and pharmacies in light of the Fred Meyer closure. Thank you to District 5 resident, Casey Leichter for your suggestions!  You may already know of these local sources, but in case you don’t, some of your nearest grocery stores are located at: Sprouts Market: 130th & Aurora Asian Family Market: 132nd & Aurora (same shopping Center as Sprouts) Safeway: 123rd & 15th NE Grocery Outlet: 127th St & 30th NE Thank you for being proactive and sharing! Keep sharing your ideas by clicking below. Email us your food and pharmacy resources Bears, Wolves and Snow Leopards, Oh My! D5 Visits the Woodland Park Zoo The D5 team was recently invited to the Woodland Park Zoo to hear about their planning for the future and an update on their long-range facilities plan.  The Zoo wants to hear from you! Participate in the Community Voice Survey to help guide plans for updates that strengthen the zoo’s commitment to conservation and sustainability, celebrate diversity, and build deeper connections across people, animals, and nature.   2025 Community Safety Request for Proposals The 2025 Community Safety RFP is open, until November 12. The City of Seattle Human Services department (HSD) Safe and Thriving Communities (STC) Division is investing in a continuum of services supporting people and communities in Seattle that are directly involved in, and impacted by, gun violence. Funding Available: Up to $14.7 million Priority & Focus Population: Youth and adults (ages 10-35) and their families impacted by and/or involved in gun violence in Seattle, and those of Black/African American/African Descent Place-based Service Areas: North Seattle Southwest Seattle Central District Southeast Seattle What's funded Through this RFP, HSD will select organizations to provide services across a continuum of prevention, intervention, and restoration strategies with the goal of further reducing gun violence. Pumpkin Palooza 2025 Native News Halloween Party @ the Duwamish Longhouse Saturday, October 25: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. 4705 West Marginal Way Southwest Seattle, WA, 98106 Free, but please RSVP by Oct. 18: 206-431-1582 Indigenous Art Market @ the Duwamish Longhouse Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30: 10 a.m. - 5  p.m. 4705 West Marginal Way Southwest Seattle, WA, 98106 Together We Rise - Rise Above Basketball Camp Date: October 18 Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Seattle Academy Gym Ages: K-12th Grade Beginner and Intermediate player welcome Storm Youth Community Basketball Camp The Together We Rise Series is presented free of charge to Rise Above members thanks to BECU, Providence Swedish, and Starbucks. Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Declares Environmental Emergency on the Snoqualmie River Other Native News With Honor and Gratitude, Indian Country Mourns Ernie Stevens, Jr. at Services on Oneida Nation, Native News Online  Feds to spend $15 million on helping Native domestic violence victims, MPR News   City News  Pier 58 Reimagined as Urban Space for Families and Economic Growth, Converge Media  October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Find resources from the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence to help build safe communities where everyone can thrive. Meet the Team! Debora Juarez Seattle City Councilmember | District 5        Kelly Brown                       Kimi Lee King                     Paul Menefee        Chief of Staff               Director of External Affairs           Policy Director   Learn more about Councilmember Juarez and her team by visiting the Seattle City Council page. D5 Unofficial Mascots Elio and Gracie Chief Pup Officers Additional Resources Seattle Department of Transportation - Potholes, General Maintenance, Sidewalk, Street Sign, Signal Repair Contact Us (206) 684-7623 684-...@seattle.gov Seattle Public Utilities - Graffiti, Clogged Drain, Illegal Dumping, Public Litter, Trash Contact Us (206) 625-5011 24-Hour Phone: (206) 386-1800 spucustom...@seattle.gov Seattle Parks Department - Maintenance Request, Seattle Center, Trash Cans (At Parks) Contact Us 24-Hour Phone: (206) 684-7250 Park Rangers: (206) 684-7250 PKS_...@seattle.gov  Seattle Unified Care Team - Unauthorized Encampments Online Form Check Status Seattle Police Department - Parking Enforcement, File Police Report Contact Us Parking Enforcement or (206) 386-1578 Non-Emergency: (206) 625-5011 East Precinct Crime Prevention: (206) 684-5758 Seattle Fire Department - Training, Medic One, Fire Prevention & Permits Non-Emergency (206) 386-1400 FireChi...@seattle.gov Fire Department Neighborhood Stations Fire Department Contact Us For any of the City Departments above, you can submit a service request or check the status of a service request. 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