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| Sign up to maintain an Aurora-Licton Springs Healthy Street Planter
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| 11/19/2025
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 You’re receiving this email because you’ve signed up for Healthy Streets updates or reached out to our team to share feedback about Healthy Streets. If you would like to opt out of these messages, you can click unsubscribe below.
Sign up by December 7 to Adopt an Aurora-Licton Springs Healthy Street Planter!
 Example of a Healthy Street planter (left) and standard sign base (right).
It’s that time! We’re excited to share that neighbors can now sign up to adopt a planter on the remaining sections of the permanent Aurora-Licton Springs Healthy Street. We plan to begin installing the remaining permanent Healthy Street features next year, including new permanent signs. At many intersections, we’re able to replace standard concrete sign bases with planters if neighbors sign up to maintain them. If you're interested in maintaining a planter, please fill out this form by December 7.
What to know about maintaining a Healthy Street planter
After installation, neighbors are responsible for watering and upkeep of the planters they agree to maintain. If you don’t live right at one of the corners where we’re installing planters, you’re welcome to partner with a neighbor to share a planter. This is a great way to help beautify and build community in your neighborhood. For more details about planter adoption and care, you can visit the Healthy Street planters webpage or read our planter maintenance factsheet.
Planter locations
We evaluate each intersection along a permanent Healthy Street to determine where planters are feasible. We’ve determined that some planters are feasible at these intersections:
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Stone Ave N and N 100th St
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Interlake Ave N and N 100th St
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Ashworth Ave N and N 100th St
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Woodlawn Ave N and N 100th St
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Densmore Ave N and N 100th St
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Wallingford Ave N and N 100th St
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College Way N and N 100th St
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Ashworth Ave N and N 97th St
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Ashworth Ave N and N 92nd St
If you live near one of these locations and you’re interested in adopting a planter, sign up by December 7! Often, we can provide some plants to help you start your planter. If neighbors do not adopt a planter, we’ll install a standard concrete sign base instead.
What's next
We plan to install the remaining sections of the permanent Healthy Street next year. We’ll share an update when work is scheduled to begin. We’ll also follow up with people who adopt planters with more information on maintaining their planters and a future event to provide starter plants.
 Map of the permanent Aurora-Licton Springs Healthy Street. We plan to install the remaining segments of the permanent Healthy Street next year.
We’re excited to build the final phase of this project for the community! If you have any questions, please contact us at healthy...@seattle.gov or (206) 900-8760. You can find more information about the project, including a bigger version of the project map, on our webpage.
Let's stay connected!
Healthy Streets:
Thank you,
Candace Brik
Healthy Streets Outreach Lead
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| SPP Expansion Opportunity: Request for Qualifications 2026-27 SY
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| 11/19/2025
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Funding Announcement
New Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Now Open!
 Opportunity to Join the Seattle Preschool Program for 2026-2027 School Year
The Seattle Department of Education & Early Learning is accepting applications from early learning provider, and entities seeking to join the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) for the 2026-2027 school year. The deadline to apply to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST and must be submitted online through the Submittable portal.
This RFQ is intended for new SPP classrooms in school or center-based programs that don’t already contract with the Seattle Preschool Program. Existing SPP contractors should refer to application information received via email from program leadership and should not submit this application. Family Child Care (FCC) programs interested in participating in SPP are not eligible to apply using this application and should instead contact one of SPP’s FCC Hub administrators at BrightSpark Early Learning Services or Tiny Tots Early Learning Collaborative for more information.
SPP is funded by the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise Levy to provide Seattle children ages 3- and 4-years old with accessible, high-quality preschool services designed to improve their readiness for school and support their subsequent academic achievement.
Please note: Changes to the funding process and timeline may occur. DEEL will not provide individual notice of changes, and applicants are responsible for regularly checking our Funding Opportunities web page for technical assistance information, updates, clarifications, or amendments.
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| International Special Review District (ISRD) Meeting Agenda
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| 11/19/2025
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The agenda for the November 25, 2025, meeting of the International Special Review District board is on our website:
For more information on the International Special Review District, please visit our website.
Thank you,
Seattle Historic Preservation Staff
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| What's Happening at SMC—November 2025
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| 11/20/2025
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King County Bench Bar Conference
Presiding Judge Anita Crawford Willis was a panelist at the King County Bench Bar Conference on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025.
She provided a general "state of the court," discussed the importance of the rule of law, and talked about how the court will be exploring the use of AI more in 2026.
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 Director of Equity & Engagement Victoria Moreland (left) and HR Manager Aminah Long were honored last month at the Seattle Management Association awards. Aminah was recognized as an emerging leader and Victoria was recognized for her race and social justice work.
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 The Probation Services team received a City of Seattle Certificate of Appreciation last month for their exemplary partnership and steadfast commitment in supporting survivors of gender-based violence. This award recognizes the role of SMC probation staff within a broader coordinated community effort to protect domestic violence survivors.
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 Chief Elisa Sansalone retired in early November after 20 years of service to the court with judges and coworkers at her side. Prior to being in law enforcement, she had a career in film! Listen to her talk about it in this 2017 KNKX radio story!
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 Sergeants Francisco Garcia and Tania Torres toast Chief Sansalone at her retirement party last month. The two sergeants will now co-lead the court marshals until a new chief is named.
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Happenings at SMC
You've Been Served
Last month, SMC welcomed Washington state lawmakers to the courthouse for the annual “You’ve Been Served” event, an initiative designed to strengthen relationships between the judicial and legislative branches of government.
Participants in SMC’s event included SMC Presiding Judge Crawford-Willis, Assistant Presiding Judge Damon Shadid, Judge Catherine McDowall, Court Administrator Josh Sattler, King County District Court Chief Presiding Judge Rebecca Robertson and Chief Administrative Officer Othniel Palomino, Sen. Jamie Pedersen, Rep. Brianna Thomas, and Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos, as well as Anna Johnson and Samir Junejo from the City of Seattle’s Office of Intergovernmental Relations. Read more.
Seattle Youth Traffic Court
Nineteen students from Garfield High School were officially sworn in by Judge Catherine McDowall to begin their (school-) year-long duties at SYTC. Before swearing the students in, she thanked them for their civic engagement and told the teens they are providing an important service to the community.
SMC has participated in SYTC with students from Garfield High School and Seattle University School of Law since 2012. It is co-led by Margaret Fisher, a law professor at Seattle University (SU) School of Law, Al Snyder, a teacher at GHS who serves as SYTC’s youth advisor, Judge McDowall, as well as Magistrates Seth Niesen and Noah Weil. Simi Gill, who works in court operations, is also highly involved, as are law students at SU, who serve as mentors. Read more.
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| Land Use Information Bulletin is Now Available
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| 11/20/2025
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 November 20, 2025
Today’s Public Notices Summary is now available for you to review. The link above will give you the most recently published Public Notice Summary. To create a custom notice summary by publish date, use our custom public notice report tool. To view the notices:
- Click on Public Notices under "narrow your search by category" on the portal home page.
- Select the Publish Date - From and Publish Date - To date range.
Tip: Click the calendar and then select the Today link at the very bottom to quickly navigate to the correct date.
- You will get a list of the public notices for the date range.
This email was sent from a send-only mailbox. Please do NOT reply to this e-mail.
Land Use Information Bulletin is Now Available
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| Seattle Renters' Commission Special Meeting - Monday, November 24
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| 11/20/2025
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 Seattle Renters' Commission
Special Meeting - Monday, November 24
There is an upcoming Seattle Renters' Commission special meeting Monday, November 24 from 3-4pm. This meeting will be held in a hybrid format (both in-person and via Webex).
Seattle Renters' Commission Special Meeting
Monday, November 24, 2025
3:00 - 4:00pm
In-person meeting details:
Seattle City Hall Room 370 Level 3
600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
To get there, take the main elevators (set of four) from Floor 1 (5th Ave entrance) of City Hall to Floor 3. Go left. Room 370 will be on your left.
For more information on navigating to City Hall, go to: https://www.seattle.gov/cityclerk/city-clerk-services/city-hall-visitor-information
Join on Webex:
Virtual Webex Meeting Link
Join by meeting number
Meeting number (access code): 2483 461 4585
Meeting password: etMHuHvq297
Join by phone
206-207-1700 United States Toll (Seattle)
Link to calendar posting with meeting information
This meeting is free and open to all. The draft meeting agenda is posted online here on the Seattle Renters' Commission webpage and is pasted below.
Draft Agenda
- Welcome
- Approval of the Agenda and Public Comment
- Discussion and Vote on Seattle Social Housing Developer Board Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Process
- Event Tabling Requests Discussion and Possible Vote
- Adjourn
The City of Seattle encourages everyone to participate in its programs and activities. For disability accommodations, materials in alternate formats, accessibility information, or if you have any questions, please contact 206-437-3735 or DON_SRC...@seattle.gov.
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| 3rd Ave Improvements: Construction Updates
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| 11/20/2025
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3rd Ave, Virginia to Pine Repaving and Water Main Project
Nov 17 – 24, 2025
Orange crosshatching shows the area where concrete panels will be demolished and repoured on 3rd Ave between Stewart St and Virginia St.
Between Nov 17 and Nov 20, we plan to:
- Prepare the paving surfaces between Stewart and Virginia to ensure they are level
- Demolish the road surface to the center line of 3rd Ave between Stewart and Virginia
For the above work, you can expect restricted access on 3rd Ave between Virginia St and Stewart St during nighttime hours, between 7 PM and 7 AM the next morning.
Between Nov 21 and Nov 24, we plan to:
- Pour concrete for the sidewalk and curb lane
- Add temporary striping for traffic
The above work is weather-dependent. If we do proceed, 3rd Ave between Virginia St and Stewart St will have restricted access starting Friday, Nov 21, at 9 AM, and then will be fully closed starting Friday night from 7 PM until Monday morning, Nov 24, at 5 AM. East and westbound traffic on Virginia and Stewart through the 3rd Ave intersection will still be allowed, but access to business parking garages on 3rd Ave will not.
Map showing bus detours for 3rd Ave downtown.
Nov 24 – 27, 2025
Project area with green crosshatch showing area where project has been completed
All construction materials will be removed as required by the Holiday Moratorium. Our work will pause on November 26 and will start again after the new year.
Have any questions for us?
We will not host any more Q&A Sessions for the remainder of 2025. When we resume work in 2026, we will update our webpage and send an email to you letting you know when to expect another public meeting.
Matthew Howard
Outreach & Communications Lead
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| DEEL Invites Seattle Youth and Families to Every Child Ready Community Conversations Series
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| 11/20/2025
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DEEL Invites Seattle Youth and Families to Every Child Ready Community Conversations Series
 Learn about planned FEPP Levy investments in childcare and education, and share what matters most to you!
The Seattle Department of Education & Early Learning (DEEL) is hosting a series of Community Conversations this December about the renewal of the Families, Education, Preschool & Promise Levy (FEPP). With the passage of the Prop 1 - FEPP Levy, the City of Seattle will adopt a six-year spending plan in 2026 to support children, youth, and families. Join us at one of the below events to learn about planned investments in childcare and education and share what matters most to you!
Every Child Ready Community Conversation Series
Events are family-friendly and accessible, with free dinner, interpretation services, and children’s activities provided.
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Tuesday, December 2, 5:30–7:30 PM
Magnuson Community Center, 7110 62nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
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Wednesday, December 10, 5:30–7:30 PM
Ballard Branch - Seattle Public Library, 5614 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
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Thursday, December 11, 5:30–7:30 PM
Denny International Middle School, 2601 SW Kenyon St, Seattle, WA 98106
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Tuesday, December 16, 5:30–7:30 PM
Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98118
Space is limited at each event, please RSVP to confirm your attendance: https://bit.ly/FEPPCommunityConversations
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DEEL is excited to engage with the community to learn more about your priorities and how the levy can best support and expand access to affordable childcare, high-quality preschool, K-12 supports, and college and career opportunities.
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