Meeting Minutes: February 15, 2011
Minutes of the February 15, 2011 meeting
1. 7:00 - Call to order
- Approval of Agenda and Minutes
- Volunteer Recognition-Julian Wheeler
- Appointment of Hillary Madsen, Vice Chair for Programs Cara Bilodeau, Great Seattle Filed Organizer, Planned Parenthood (with permission to speak early since she needed to leave to get another meeting).
- Officer Reports : David Kunselman, male representative to the Washington State Democrats.
2. 7:15 - Guest Speakers
Elected Officials/candidates
- Gael Tarleton, Port Commissioner, running for re-election
- A representative from Congressman McDermott’s office
- Brad Meacham, candidate for Seattle City Council
- Maurice Classen, candidate for Seattle City Council
3. 7:30 - Program
“From Giggles to Jiggles: Zoning Laws vs. Property Rights”
Panelists:
- Darby DuComb, Chief of Staff, Seattle City Attorney’s Office
- Mark Griffin, President, Roosevelt Neighbors’ Alliance
- David Osgood, Attorney
Moderator:
- Nancy Amidei, Civic Engagement Project
4. 8:15 - Old Business
Announcements
- Please help in naming the Alice Bryant Peace Park at Thorton Creek, proposed by Ruth and Imogene Williams
Appointments
- Appointment of Hillary Madsen as Special Advisor to the Executive Board by Scott Forbes
More Resolutions
- “A Resolution responding to plans by the Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) for redevelopment of the 561-unit Yesler Terrace Public Housing Project,” proposed by John Fox of the Seattle Displacement Coalition. Passed by unanimous voice vote.
- “A Resolution Supporting Electric Trolley Bus Services,” proposed by Jon Morgan. Passed by unanimous voice vote.
Good of the Order
- Walk to Work Week
- PCO Recruitment
- Support for small businesses in the 43rd
- Institute for Democratic Future (IDF) event
- State Democratic Party PCO and Grassroots training in Oly and Crab feed
