New Seattle Council Members Coming to Seattle University

Seattle University’s Department of Public Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership is hosting new Seattle City Council members in Pigott Auditorium on Tuesday, February 13, 6:30-7:45 p.m., for a conversation on governance, basic services and accountability.

“This program should be of great importance to Seattle residents and will highlight how the new council will attempt to affect the city through policy changes,” explains Dr. Larry Hubbell, Seattle University professor and co-moderator of the event alongside journalist and SU professional-in-residence Joni Balter.

In various ways, the newcomers to the city council have said they want to move beyond some of the council’s past ideological activities and in-fighting to focus on core services. The discussion will focus on specific ideas around that topic: What is the right number of police officers in Seattle? How familiar are the new counselors with the crisis response program that will dispatch mental health professionals on certain calls? How can the council make a difference on issues around homelessness? What about street and neighborhood issues?

“The city council has experienced the most sweeping turnover since 1911,” explains Balter. “We at Seattle University feel fortunate to offer an opportunity for people to hear directly from the newcomers.”

The conversation will be divided into two sessions to comply with the city’s quorum rules.

For media inquiries, contact Lincoln Vander Veen at vanderv1@seattleu.edu or 425-830-2448.

Register (for free!) and be part of the conversation.

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