PACE E-Newsletter: November 2025

As mentioned previously, the applications for all 2025 People's Academy for Community Engagement (PACE) cohorts are now closed. In advance of PACE cohort opportunities in 2026, we want to keep sharing out information on other civic engagement programs, learning opportunities, and ways to get involved. Please see below.

If you have any questions, please contact PACE@seattle.gov.

NEW!

Learning Opportunities, Resources, and Events

• Hate Crime & Bias Incident Community Forum hosted by the Coalition Against Hate and Bias - Nov 19
  • Note: This event is not hosted by the City of Seattle.
• Register for the Park CommUNITY Fund Workshop Series - Dec 4-Feb 5
  • Learn more about park development, help refine the fund, and explore ways to build power in your community to advance park equity projects in your neighborhood.
• NEW LINK: Apply for Leadership Tomorrow Project LEAD (Leadership, Effectiveness and Diversity) by Dec 19
  • This is a nonprofit board training program for equity-centered, skilled, and passionate Black, Indigenous, and other people of color.
  • Note: This program is not affiliated with the City of Seattle.
• View the November 2025 Election Results
• In Case You Missed It: King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay announces transition co-chairs and committee members as transfer of power begins

Grants and Funding

• Application Open for City of Seattle’s 2026 Technology Matching Fund Grants - deadline Jan 13

Input Opportunities and Surveys

• Seattle Parks and Open Space
  • Lake City Mini Park Activation - Nov 18 Event and Input Survey
  • South Capitol Hill Parks Activation - Nov 19 Event and Input Surveys
  • Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park Activation (Central District) - Nov 20 Event and Input Survey
  • Occidental Promenade Project (Pioneer Square) Public Engagement Event - Dec 9
  • 2025 Waterfront Park Survey from Friends of Waterfront Park
    • Note: This survey is not hosted by the City of Seattle.
• Transportation
  • West Seattle Light Rail Visioning Forum at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center on Nov 24
  • Sound Transit Passenger Experience Survey - deadline Dec 5
• State and Federal
  • Governor’s Immigration Subcabinet Community Listening Sessions - Nov 20 and 21
  • Virtual Town Hall with United States Congressman Adam Smith on Nov 22 at 12pm
    • Opportunity to ask questions about local, national, and international issues of importance
    • You may join livestreams on X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube, or visit adamsmith.house.gov/live.
  • Take the Age- and Dementia-Friendly Washington Survey by Dec 7

ONGOING (previously shared)

• Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel Seeks New Young Adult Members - apply by November 19
• Seattle Fire Department accepting applications for entry-level firefighter/EMT positions through Nov. 25, 2025 - Learn More
• Take the 2025 Seattle Public Safety Survey by November 30
• City Council's Budget Basics Webpage