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The Seattle Redistricting Commission is responsible for overseeing the development of new City Council district lines in response to the completed 2020 Census. In the process of redrawing the boundaries of Seattle's seven City Council Districts, the commission is inviting community members to offer feedback on four distinct maps.
On Oct. 25, the commission discussed various revisions to the official Amended Draft Map that was adopted on Oct. 18, 2022. These revisions are presented as Discussion Maps below.
Members of the public can review and provide input on the maps at Seattle Redistricting Commission's How to Participate webpage.
The Seattle Redistricting Commission plans to vote on a final map at their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The public comment period will remain open until the commission files the final district plan on or before Nov. 15, 2022.
The Brothers United in Leadership Development (BUILD) Black Wealth campaign is an initiative to increase Black wealth and help close long-standing wealth gaps. Its programs partner with community members to focus on Black homeownership, investing, savings, tax knowledge and preparation, goal setting, resume writing, and small business or organizational support.
BUILD will host a number of upcoming small business and community wealth workshops, including a "Business Growth with Digital Marketing" event in partnership with Galan Ruelos, chief optimization officer of Valor Marketing. Drawing from Galan's experience in the tech industry, he will help Black-led organizations understand how digital marketing can help them understand their customer base, leverage business assets, and navigate the world of SEO, Google Ads, and social media.
The virtual workshop takes place on Friday, Nov. 11, at 5:00 p.m., and participation is free. RSVP by Nov. 10; advance registration is required.
Other activities and resources coming up for BUILD include:
Featuring national and local experts and leaders, the upcoming "Age-Friendly Housing Forum: Where Will Seattle's Older Adults Live?" will illuminate current barriers to age-friendly housing and discuss potential solutions to improve housing options for Seattle's older adults. Topics included will be the challenges experienced by older adults, age-friendly home design, and efforts to ensure people have access to housing as they age.
The forum is hosted by Join Age-Friendly Seattle, AARP Washington, the Northwest Universal Design Council, and the Older Adults and Healthy Aging team at King County's Department of Community and Human Services/Adult Service Division.
The event takes place Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Seattle City Hall (600 4th Ave. Seattle, WA 98104) in the Bertha Knight Landes Room. Lunch will be provided. Register for free or view the full program at AARP's Events webpage.
Some panels of note:
Older adults face unique vulnerabilities when it comes to housing, especially in a region where the cost of living is rapidly increasing. Moderated by Cliff Cawthon, Habitat for Humanity, panelists include:
Many people experience disabilities as they grow older, and typical homes can be unsafe and can even limit someone's activities. Hear from experts about Universal Design, SMART home technologies, and assistance programs that help people extend the years they can live safely and comfortably at home. Moderated by Richard Duncan, RL Mace Universal Design Institute, panelists include:
Across King County, efforts are underway to increase access to affordable and accessible housing that keeps communities together and enables people to age in place in the neighborhoods they love. Moderated by Denise Klein, Wider Horizons Village Network, panelists include:
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