Leschi News: January 2019.pdf

The Leschi Community Council is a participating member of the Seattle Community Council Federation. The council has planned various programs for 2019, including a pre-Valentine's Day wine tasting event on February 9. The event will be held at the Central Area Senior Center and will feature wine provided by Grocery Outlet, snacks, and Brazilian jazz music. Admission is $30, and tickets can be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets. The event is a fundraiser to benefit the Central Area Senior Center and its programs.

The council's president, Janice Merrill Brown, encourages members to explore and expand their lives in 2019. She notes that the community council has informative and engaging programs planned for the year. Brown also reminds members to stay connected with their neighbors and to participate in community events.

The council's editorial section discusses the waterfront dilemma, highlighting concerns about the distribution of funds for the Metropolitan Park District. The article notes that the public was promised that funds would be distributed equitably throughout the city, but it appears that those expected to pay under the LID levy are balking, creating a $25 million gap. The article suggests that the funds should be used for maintenance issues rather than large projects like the waterfront park.

The Giving Season section of the newsletter thanks members for their donations, which have helped the council make $800 in donations to Leschi Elementary School and $800 to the Central Area Senior Center. The donations have also helped to sponsor events such as the annual Flo Ware event for kids and the holiday concert of Garfield Orchestra students.

The Leschi News Briefs section includes updates on the neighborhood and beyond, including the success of the annual holiday party and the Toys for Tots drive. The section also includes a heads-up from Seattle Councilmember Sawant regarding a potential raid on the budgets for parks and transportation to pay for the Downtown Seattle Waterfront Project.