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As mentioned last year, we will try to send out semi-regular updates on People's Academy for Community Engagement (PACE) opportunities to this email list in 2025. These emails will also include information on other civic engagement, learning opportunities, and ways to get involved.
We do not have any updates on 2025 PACE cohorts quite yet, but we still want to share out other information below in the meantime. If you have any questions before we send out our next PACE update, please email PACE@seattle.gov.
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The Northwest Immigrants Rights Project (NWIRP) recently shared the list of trainings and resources which are available for free. Please note these resources and events are not affiliated with the City of Seattle. The intended audience for each of these presentations is outlined under each listing and they are listed by the date of each presentation.
NWIRP Know Your Rights Training - Thursday, February 27th from 5-6:30pm PST
- Audience: Immigrants, their loved ones, and supporters
- Our staff will be hosting this Know Your Rights presentation covering basic information and updates on recent changes. We will have computer-generated captions in English and in many other languages.
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Click here to register for this training
Immigration Safety Plan Training - Free Recording
- Audience: Immigrants, their loved ones, and supporters
- In January, NWIRP and our partners at Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC) recorded a training on how to build an immigration safety plan for you and your loved ones.
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Click here to watch the training
Immigrant Justice Coalition Press Conference - Free Recording
- Audience: Immigrants, their loved ones, and supporters
- NWIRP and a coalition of immigrant rights and human rights organizations recorded a press conference outlining our shared commitment to the immigrant community during this pivotal time.
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Click here to watch the press conference
Immigration 101 for service providers - with latest updates as of 2/24/2025 - Free Recording
- Audience: Service providers who work with immigrant community members
- Covers basic immigration 101 information but mostly focuses on the latest updates and impacts from the current administration.
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Click here to watch the training
Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) is an approach that involves collaborative data collection and analysis with community members to identify community strengths, challenges, priorities, and potential solutions.
Join Molly O'Connor (Coco Canary Consulting) and Sully Moreno (Culture Shift Consulting) Feb 25, 2025 at 11:00am via Zoom for this FREE webinar to see examples of how they've applied this approach in their projects and reflect on how CBPR may show up in your own work.
Please note this webinar is not affiliated with the City of Seattle.
If you’re interested in attending, you can register here: https://bit.ly/CBPR-workshop. The presentation will be recorded.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of Seattle’s transportation system and to ensure transparency and accountability as Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) builds and delivers on levy commitments.
As a Levy Oversight Committee (LOC) member:
- you'll help keep Seattle moving by overseeing how levy funds are spent.
- your role is to monitor budgets, track progress on projects, and make sure the funds are used as promised to Seattle voters.
- you’ll work with the Mayor’s Office, City Council, and SDOT staff to ensure transparency and accountability.
Join us in being a steward of this public investment and help make a real difference in Seattle’s transportation future.
Apply by February 28, 2025. Additional information is available on the SDOT Blog post.
Recruitment Open Houses
- If you’d like more information, or have questions, join us at a virtual recruitment open house. See more details and links to join below. If you are unable to attend an open house, but would like more information, please email TransportationLevy@seattle.gov.
- To join a virtual open house at the times listed below, you may join by computer or phone:
- When it is time to join the open house, visit bit.ly/loc-open-house OR dial in by phone: Dial 206-686-8357, and enter conference ID 46970326#
Remaining Virtual Open House Options:
- February 25, 2025: 5-6pm
- February 28, 2025: 12-1pm
The Food Equity Fund is currently seeking 7-9 dedicated individuals to join our Community Review Panel for the 2025 grant cycle.
As a community reviewer, you will play a crucial role in making funding recommendations that directly impact community-led initiatives in Seattle. Reviewers should have interest and knowledge in racial equity, food justice and/or health inequities.
Key details about the Community Review Panel and the application process:
- Community reviewers will be responsible for thoroughly reviewing grant applications using specific criteria, sharing their evaluation in writing, and through collaborative decision-making meetings.
- Each community reviewer selected for the panel will receive a $1,750 stipend for the full completion of their responsibilities.
Community Reviewer applications can be submitted via email to foodequityfund@seattle.gov. Feel free to call us at 206-727-3663 or email should you have any questions.
This is annual multi-day health clinic will be held Apr 24 - 27 this year at the Seattle Center. Free to all communities who show up and register for slot on day of. There will be volunteer and telephonic interpreters for all languages.
Seattle Center has a link below asking for volunteers (helpers and interpreters):
Volunteer Information - Seattle Center Foundation
Here is the link to the translated Patient information flyers for the Seattle Center 4-day pop-up clinic in April 2025.
Patient Information - Seattle Center Foundation
No ID, income verification, or past medical history will be required or asked for.
Questions? Email: SKCClinic@seattlecenter.org
On Friday, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an Executive Order to improve accessibility of information through a One Seattle Community Communications Strategy. The strategy includes the creation of the Seattle’s first plain language plan and new approaches to make information and services more accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities and those with limited English. The strategy will support new federal accessibility standards and help prepare the city for the FIFA World Cup in 2026 when Seattle will welcome fans from all over the world.
The Executive Order launches three different projects as part of the One Seattle Community Communications Strategy:
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Digital Accessibility – The City’s Information Technology department will lead efforts to ensure that digital communications and online information work for everyone. This includes addressing accessibility needs for people who are blind or low vision. City departments will work together to meet new federal requirements for accessible websites and digital tools.
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Plain Language – The Mayor’s Office will create Seattle’s first plain language plan. This means writing information in a way that is simple, clear, and easy to understand. By using plain language, the City can make programs, services, and emergency updates more accessible to everyone. It will also speed up translations into Seattle’s many spoken languages and make them more affordable.
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Coordinated Communications – The Innovation and Performance team will review communication platforms and tools across all City departments. This will include finding overlaps or gaps and identifying ways to improve. The goal is to improve public communication systems so everyone can find the information they need quickly and easily.
Read the Executive Order. For additional information, read more at this blogpost: https://harrell.seattle.gov/2025/02/21/mayor-harrell-issues-executive-order-to-improve-the-accessibility-of-city-resources-and-information/
Last week, Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered the 2025 State of the City. Speaking at Benaroya Hall, Mayor Harrell detailed his administration’s accomplishments over the last three years as well as his priorities for the year ahead.
READ: Blogpost with Major Announcements of the State of the City 2025
READ: Mayor Harrell’s State of the City Remarks as Prepared
WATCH: Mayor Harrell Delivers 2025 State of the City Address
In 2025, the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission (SEEC) will distribute four $25 Democracy Vouchers to eligible Seattle residents. Residents use vouchers to support City of Seattle candidates of their choice by assigning their vouchers to participating candidates. Candidates who have completed the qualifying process may receive campaign funds from the SEEC.
2025 Seattle Election
- Positions eligible for Democracy Voucher funding include Mayor, City Attorney, and City Council Positions 2, 8, and 9.
Timeline
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February 24, 2025 - Seattle residents begin receiving vouchers in the mail.
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August 5, 2025 - Primary Election
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November 4, 2025 - General Election
Eligibility
To receive vouchers, an individual must be:
- At least 18 years or older.
- A U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident.
- A Seattle resident.
Seattle registered voters automatically receive vouchers. Residents do not have to be a registered voter to use Democracy Vouchers. Residents who meet the eligibility requirements may apply by contacting our office or filling out an application here: Apply for Democracy Vouchers - DemocracyVoucher | seattle.gov
Residents may return their vouchers by:
- Using the prepaid envelope addressed to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission (SEEC).
- Giving their vouchers directly to a campaign.
- Accessing the Democracy Voucher Online Portal to assign their vouchers.
Online Vouchers
Replacement Vouchers
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