Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis (President of the Seattle Park District Governing Board and Councilmember from District 7) announces his budget for the Seattle Metropolitan Park District. The Park District is a supplemental funding source for Seattles parks that was approved by voters in 2014, making investments citywide for six years at a time. This is the second round of investments by the Park District.
Speakers and attendees include:
Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis, Seattle City Council
Jon Scholes, President & CEO, Downtown Seattle Association
Christopher Williams, Superintendent, Seattle Parks and Recreation
Rebecca Bear, President & CEO, Seattle Parks Foundation
Billy Hetherington, Political Director, Laborers Local 242
Nicole Grant, Executive Director, 350 Seattle
Michael Renaissance, Campaign Director, 350 Seattle
Lisa Dixon Howard, Executive Director, Alliance for Pioneer Square
More information: https://council.seattle.gov/2022/09/19/councilmember-lewis-announces-his-funding-proposal-for-the-seattle-park-district/