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May 20, 2024, 2:59:34 PM5/20/24
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Tell City Council why you care about transportation in Seattle! Many members of our new council have a fairly car-centric view of transportation. Tell them a personal story about how new sidewalks, bike lanes, or faster buses will make a difference for you and your loved ones.

First opportunities for public comment on the new Transportation levy are TOMORROW, Tues May 21 at 10:30 am or 4:30 pm. See below for other dates, other ways to make your voice heard, and a guide for what to say.

Be well,
Clara


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From: Clara Cantor <cl...@seattlegreenways.org>
Date: Fri, May 17, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Subject: SPEAK UP: Opportunities to Push for a Stronger Transportation Levy for Seattle
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A large group of people holding banners and signs at the Earth Day rally Housing and Transportation for Our Future on April 20.

Thanks to your advocacy, the draft Transportation Levy that Mayor Harrell submitted to Council was significantly improved from his first proposal, with an additional $100 million towards sidewalks, bike lanes, safety projects, and more. 

But it still doesn't go far enough. We now have about 6 weeks to push city council until they finalize a Transportation Levy that will get us where we need to go for the next 8 years!

3 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!

Push council about specific projects you'd like to see included or demand a larger overall levy that will get us to our safety, equity, and climate goals. Tell them why new sidewalks, bike lanes, or improved transit would make a difference to you personally. See our guide for public comments to council below, or click here for talking points, public comment how-to, and our full list of demands. 

  1. PUBLIC HEARINGS: The most impactful way to make a difference is to show up at City Hall to speak directly to Council at a meeting or public hearing. You can also sign up to speak virtually. We want a steady stream of people all month long!
    1. Tuesday, May 21: 10:30 am or 4:30 pm
    2. Tuesday, June 4: 10:30 am or 4:30 pm
    3. Tuesday June 18: 10:30 am
  2.  CALL YOUR COUNCILMEMBERS: Can't make it to a council meeting? Call your city councilmembers instead and leave a voicemail— it's more effective than email. Nelson (citywide) 206-684-8809, Woo (citywide) 206-684-8808, Saka (D1) 206-684-8801, Morales (D2) 206-684-8802, Hollingsworth (D3) 206-684-8803, Rivera (D4) 206-684-8804, Moore D5 206-684-8805, Strauss (D6) 206-684-8806, Kettle (D7) 206-684-8807. 
  3. SEND AN EMAIL: Send the City Council a written public comment at cou...@seattle.gov.

Alt Text: Three images of people holding signs that read “Safe Streets for the South End”, “I <3 sidewalks, bike lanes, & bus lanes!” and “Don’t Defund Transit.”

GUIDE FOR YOUR COMMENTS TO COUNCIL:

  1. Introduce yourself: Your name, where you live, how you get around or other relevant information.
  2. I am a voter and I would vote for a $1.7 billion levy that invests more in sidewalks and safety.
  3. Personal story about why you care: How would new sidewalks, bike lanes, or faster buses make a difference in your life?
  4. Thank you for supporting a transportation levy that will get us to our safety, equity, and climate goals.

Click here for more talking points.

Thank you for your advocacy!!


Be Well,
Clara

 

Clara Cantor
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Community Organizer
Seattle Neighborhood Greenways

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