Tag Archives: Tree PAC

Comments by Steve Zemke – Tree PAC Chair on NPI/Tree PAC Seattle Tree Poll

Posted on September 15, 2021 by steve zemke

Press Conference – Seattle City Poll shows strong support for updating Seattle’s Tree Protection Ordinance Statement by Steve Zemke – Chair TreePAC Results released today of a Poll done by Change Research in July for the Northwest Progressive Institute included … Continue reading →

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Press Release by NPI/Tree PAC on Poll Supporting Updating Seattle’s Tree Protection Ordinance

Posted on September 15, 2021 by steve zemke

New Seattle poll findings: Voters overwhelmingly favor policies to protect and expand city’s tree canopy Wednesday September 15th, 2021 For Immediate Release Contact Andrew Villeneuve Executive Director Northwest Progressive Institute This morning, at a press conference at the Talaris site … Continue reading →

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Almost There – Urge Washington State Senators to Pass E2SHB 1099

Posted on March 26, 2021 by steve zemke

Almost There – Urge Washington State Senators to Pass E2SHB 1099 E2SHB 1099 would add climate resiliency as a requirement for cities and counties to address when they update their Comprehensive Plans under the Growth Management Act. E2SHB 1099 has successfully passed the Washington … Continue reading →

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Your Help Needed Now to Pass E2SHB 1216 to Protect our Urban and Community Forests

Posted on March 15, 2021 by steve zemke

Urge Washington State Senators to Amend and Pass E2SHB 1216 Thanks to your strong support E2SHB 1216 (Engrossed 2nd Substitute HB 1216) was passed by the Washington State House of Representatives and is now in the State Senate. E2SHB 1216 – … Continue reading →

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Support SHB 1216  and all bills helping Urban and Community Forests

Posted on February 17, 2021 by steve zemke

  Support SHB 1216  and all bills helping Urban and Community Forests  by Richard Ellison, Tree PAC Vice-Chair comments to the WA State House Appropriations Committee on Feb 16, 2021 I am a botanist with a MS degree from Washington … Continue reading →

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Comments Needed Now on Draft Seattle 2020 Urban Forest Management Plan

Posted on November 30, 2020 by steve zemke

Quick response needed – Deadline Monday Nov 30th. The City of Seattle is seeking comments (via Survey Monkey) on their draft Urban Forest Management Plan. Comments are due now with a Nov 30th deadline. Information on the draft plan is … Continue reading →

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