Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance meeting – please attend
Saturday, July 7, 2018 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Beacon Hill Library,
2821 Beacon Ave S, Seattle
Current timeline according to Councilmember Rob Johnson is to release a draft ordinance by the end of July, complete a SEPA analysis in August, have public hearings in August and possibly a vote by Sept 15th.
Coalition Agenda for July 7th will discuss:
- meeting with Councilmember Rob Johnson
- status of draft legislation issues
- major campaign discovery regarding current ordinance
- upcoming press conference – probably next week
- e-mail campaign to Mayor and City Council
- increasing Coalition members – currently 30
- media outreach
- volunteer help needed
- brainstorm ways to increase visibility of campaign
upcoming meetings:
Planning, Land Use and Zoning Committee meeting
Wed, July 18, 2018 9:30 AM
Seattle City Council Chambers, 600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
Saturday, July 21, 2018 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Queen Anne Library, 400 W Garfield, Seattle
Note all Coalition meetings are open to anyone who wants to attend, your support is needed for us to be successful. We welcome your help.
more information – links also posted to www.friends.urbanforests.org
Seattle’s current Tree Protection Ordinance SMC 25.11
Rob Johnson’s Trees for All Tree Ordinance Timeline June 20, 2016
June 6, 2018 Urban Forestry Commission response:
Action Need Now to Protect Seattle’s Trees and Urban Forest – Handout
Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance members
Steve Zemke
Chair – Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
steve@friends.urbanforests.org
Kevin Orme – TreePAC