Seattle Republicans: 36th District

The 36th District Republicans have unanimously adopted the following:

A RESOLUTION

WHEREAS public safety is the first and greatest responsibility of
government, and

WHEREAS the City of Seattle is known nationwide for its kind treatment
of those who are down-and-out, and

WHEREAS the anti-aggressive panhandling ordinance proposed by
Councilmember Tim Burgess would in no way harm or deter any person who
is not aggressive in pursuit of a handout,

WE, the 36th District Republicans, do resolve that we support the
passage of Council Bill Number 116807, also known as the anti-aggressive
panhandling ordinance, now before the Seattle City Council.

There is a public safety forum this Wednesday that may be of interest to some of you.

7pm, Wednesday, April 21
The Rainier Room in the Seattle Center Northwest Rooms Complex

Agenda

• Introduction
• Sgt. Paul Gracey and Terrie Johnston of the SPD West Precinct
- For citizens: How, When, What to report to SPD via 911, etc. (Hand-outs)
- How SPD responds to reports. (Sgt. Gracey)
- West Precinct staffing assigned to South Lake Union, Uptown, Queen Anne Hill. (Sgt. Gracey)
- Crime level report for South Lake Union and Uptown Urban Centers, Queen Anne Hill and slopes. Car prowls, burglaries, recent assault in west Uptown.
- Broken Window Theory.
- Status of community policing in these neighborhoods.
- Foot/bike patrols
- Promote sustain/enlarge block watch program here. (Hand-outs)
• Daniel Sims of Seattle Public Utilities
- How to report graffiti on public and private property
- What you can do personally to remove graffiti
- What the City does to respond to your reports
• Panel: 3-minute presentations in order followed by 20-minute Q&A period
- City Councilmember Tim Burgess: How the City Council is supporting crime prevention and safety/civility on our streets
- Eileen McComb of Catholic Community Services will speak about the role of shelters in helping homeless individuals and families to fit into our Center City neighborhoods. The role of shelter services in maintaining a friendly, civil urban neighborhood
- Captain Steve Brown of West Precinct will speak about how SPD is patrolling Center City neighborhoods and about the level of crime in Seattle.
• Small group discussion: South Lake Union, Uptown, Queen Anne Hill, Interbay: What are your priorities for Public Safety and Civility in our Center City neighborhoods?
• Discussion recorders report back to the general meeting

Representatives from both the Seattle and Washington State Departments of Transportation will discuss SR 99’s North Portal and work planned and underway on Mercer at tomorrow night’s District meeting. Please attend to hear what is happening on our roads and in our Party.

It the usual time and place: 7:00 pm, United Church of Christ, 3555 W McGraw, Thursday night.

And, if you have received your Official Call for the King County Convention coming up this Saturday, please go to www.kcgop.org and pre-register.

Thanks for your support.

Glenn Avery
Chair, 36th District Republicans

Seattle Department of Transportation officials will be previewing the North Portal’s access to the SR 99 tunnel, the eastern portion of the Mercer Project, where work has already begun, plus plans for Mercer from 5th North to Elliott at next week’s meeting. Please join us.

You can find information on the Viaduct Replacement Project at: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/Viaduct/
The page has links to a simulation of the underground route, showing downtown from below, as well as details on north and south portals.

The Mercer Project is shown at http://www.cityofseattle.net/Transportation/ppmp_mercer.htm

We’ll meet at the United Church of Christ, 3555 W McGraw, 7:00 pm, Thursday, April 15.

Glenn Avery
Chair, 36th District Republicans

Our regular meeting is this Thursday, 7:00 pm at the United Church of Christ, 3555 W McGraw St. We’ll be in our regular meeting room.

Sean Salazar, candidate for the US Senate and Charlie Wiggins, candidate for the State Supreme Court will be our guests.

Also, Dan Satterberg’s KickOff Breakfast is this Wednesday, 7:30 am, at the Sheraton downtown. And, a reminder that all those elected delegates to the State Convention should have payments in to WSRP this week if you have not already paid.

Glenn Avery
Chair, 36th District Republicans

Dan Satterberg is kicking off his re-election campaign next week on Wednesday, March 17 with a 7:30 breakfast at the downtown Sheraton.  Dan is running for King County Prosecutor, one of the few partisan offices remaining here, and would like your support.

The 36th is being asked to fill a table for Dan, and I hope you will join us there.  It’s just $35 for the event and will help give Dan the resources he needs to run and win.

If you can make it, please let me know as soon as possible.

Wednesday, March 17
7:30 am, with Registration beginning at 6:45 am.
Sheraton Seattle Hotel Grand Ballroom
1400 6th Avenue

Thanks for supporting Dan Satterberg, King County Prosecutor, and the 36th.

Glenn Avery
Chair, 36th District Republicans

A Reminder -

Precinct caucuses will be held this Saturday morning, February 13 at the United Church of Christ, 3555 W McGraw St.  Credentials will open at 9:30 am and voting will begin at 10:30.  Most precincts likely will be finished within an hour if not sooner.

The purpose of the precinct caucus is to elect delegates to the District Caucus and the King County Republican Convention.  You also will be asked to provide input on the Party Platform.

Please take an hour or two out of your morning to make a difference.

I look forward to seeing you there.  If you have any questions, please contact me.

Glenn Avery
Chair, 36th District Republicans

Important Dates:

Pooled Precinct Caucuses - This Saturday, February 13
3555 W McGraw Street

36th District Caucus - Saturday, March 6
3555 W McGraw Street

King County Republican Convention - Saturday, April 17
Site to be announced

Senate candidates will be joining us for our first meeting of the new year this Thursday, the 21st.  We’ll be at the United Church of Christ, 3555 W McGraw Street, and will begin at 7:00 pm.

Craig Williams and Chris Widener, candidates for the U.S. Senate, will be our guests.  Craig is from Vancouver and  is a power industry professional.  Chris lives in Preston, has served on the King County GOP Advisory Board, authored 10 books and speaks on leadership around the world.  You can find out more about our guests at their websites:

http://www.votewilliams2010.com/
http://www.chriswidener.org/index.html

Also mark our next meeting on your calendar, February 18, same time and place, when State Attorney General Rob McKenna will be our guest.

See you Thursday.

Glenn Avery
Chair, 36th District Republicans

At our first meeting of 2010, coming up next Thursday, we’ll begin hearing from the Republican Senate candidates. The Saturday following our meeting, Chris Widener will be kicking off his campaign in Seattle at 5:00 pm at The District, 4507 Brooklyn Ave NE. It is a good chance to hear why he is running and to see him in action on the campaign trail.

Glenn Avery
Chair, 36th District Republicans

Precinct caucuses will be held Saturday morning, February 13 at the United Church of Christ, 3555 W McGraw St.  Credentials will open at 9:30 am.
This is an opportunity to become a delegate to the District Caucus and the King County Republican Convention even if you are not a PCO but want to be involved in setting our Party’s future direction.
PCOs will receive and official “Call” prior to the caucus and I will be sending out another reminder as the date get closer, but please add it to your calendars now.

Come and participate.  We’ll do our best to make it pleasant, painless and informative.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Glenn Avery
Chair, 36th District Republicans