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New Cheasty Bike trails are unsafe and unwelcoming
Dear Seattle Parks and Recreation, We are writing to express our strong opposition to the latest version of the Cheasty Greenspace Pilot Project (released October 2018). The latest version puts bikes and pedestrians on the same paths and is unsafe, unwelcoming, and … Continue reading
Seattle Tree Ordinance Update Meeting – Next Steps
Dear Tree PAC supporters, Join other tree protection advocates this Saturday October 27th for a public coalition meeting to discuss and review proposed changes needed to strengthen the current Tree Ordinance draft proposed by the Seattle City Council.
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What’s next for Seattle’s Tree Ordinance Update?
The Seattle City Council heeded public input and has decided to slow down their rush to update SMC 25.11 – Seattle’s Tree Protection Ordinance by the end of September. This will give more time for public input and scrutiny. The … Continue reading
Action Item – Council Hearing on Draft Tree Ordinance Wed. Sept 5, 2018
Public Hearing on Draft Tree Ordinance The Seattle Land Use and Zoning Committee of the Seattle City Council is holding a Public Hearing on its proposed draft Tree Ordinance: Wednesday, Sept 5, 2018 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (sign up starts … Continue reading
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Action – June 1-7, 2018 – Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance Dear Friends of Trees, Can you show your support for trees next week? Let us know. We need people to show up and speak for stronger tree protection at these Seattle City Council Hearings: Monday June 4, 2018 10 AM – … Continue reading
Update on May, June Action on Seattle Tree Protection Ordinance
Its Time to Update Seattle’s Tree Ordinance Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest and TreePAC invite organizations and individuals to attend our next meeting where we will be gearing up to update Seattle’s Tree Ordinance. Next meeting of Seattle Tree Ordinance … Continue reading
Movement forward on Updating Seattle’s Tree Protection Ordinance – April Action
Letter requesting organizations to join Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance Seattle City Councilmember Rob Johnson has introduced a framework to update Seattle’s current Tree Ordinance. This is something many citizens and organizations have been urging for almost 10 years. We would … Continue reading
“Exceptional trees are incompatible with Urban Villages and backyard cottages” says Seattle OPCD employee Brennon Staley
The Death of Single family zoning starts in HALA, Urban Villages + ADU’s near you! And Exceptional Trees Will Not Survive. – story by Richard Ellison “Exceptional trees are incompatible with Urban Villages and backyard cottages” says Seattle OPCD employee … Continue reading
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TreePAC Endorsements for the Nov. 7, 2017 General Election Ballot
TreePAC endorses candidates for 2017 General Election POSITION Link to Candidate Websites Seattle Mayor – Jenny Durkan and Cary Moon Seattle City Attorney – Pete Holmes Seattle City Council Position #8 – Jon Grant Seattle City Council Position #8 – Teresa Mosqueda Seattle … Continue reading
Seattle Mayor Tim Burgess Signs Executive Order to Increase Tree Protection
From This Week in the Mayor’s Office – Oct 13, 2017 Protecting Seattle’s Tree Canopy Mayor Burgess signed an Executive Order focused on strengthening Seattle’s protections for trees on private property today. The order directs the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections … Continue reading