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CITY JAIL in Highland Park? Read NO JAIL page
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RECENT JAIL OPPOSITION

   July 26: At the City's second public forum addressing the West Seattle jail site proposals, HPAC members and other residents of the area spoke up effectively.
HPAC Report & photos
HPAC video clips
West Seattle Blog Report & video
Seattle Channel streaming video

July 21: At the July HPAC meeting, city representatives attempted to answer questions regarding the city's process of siting jails. Photos & details.
Report on West Seattle Blog

July 19-20: At White Center's Jubilee Days Fair, HPAC members networked,collected signatures, and marched in the parade (left).
Total Petition signatures: 1800+

 

HPAC MONTHLY MEETINGS: Every fourth Monday at 7pm
Highland Park Improvement Club, 1116 SW Holden St.

Next meeting is August 25th~ All are welcome!

2008 OFFICERS
Chair: Dorsal Plant   Vice-Chair: Rory Denovan    
Secretary: Ken Knoke   Treasurer: Betsy Harris

July 12: HPAC members collected signatures at West Seattle Summerfest. Most fairgoers had not heard about the jail proposals.

June 26: First CITY PUBLIC FORUM attended by vocal residents of Highland Park, White Center, Riverview, South Park, Georgetown, and High Point. Testimony by 15 spokespersons. PHOTOS and report. Seattle Channel video.
West Seattle Blog Report & Video

June 23rd, 2008: HPAC held a third meeting to organize opposition to jail proposals.

June 11, 2008:
HPAC Chair Dorsal Plants and several neighbors introduced the City Jail controversy to the 34th District Democrats. County Councilmember Dow Constantine and Rep. Sharon Nelson reaffirmed their support for our position. Report & video on West Seattle Blog.

June 2, 2008:
King County Council member Dow Constantine and State Representative Sharon Nelson spoke in support of our opposition to the proposed Highland Park area jail sites. See meeting minutes & photos.

NEW OFFICERS were elected. Committees were formed to organize efforts for jail opposition. Report and video are on West Seattle Blog. A diary by Dina Johnson is on Washblog.com.

MAY 19: City reps made a presentation about the jail proposal to 70+ residents. It was met with disapproval and many questions. See meeting minutes

FEBRUARY, March, & April 08: members of the Samoan community presented a proposal to use Westcrest Park (after the Reservoir is lidded) for Cricket league games.

AUGUST o7: Our ideas to enhance a lid over the reservoir at Westcrest Park.

HIGHLAND PARK ARTS: Community Creativity

March 31, 2007 ~ HIGHLAND PARK SUMMIT ~
A lively neighborhood conversation and exchange of excellent ideas!
PHOTO GALLERY       COMPLETE REPORT

ARCHIVED MINUTES FROM PAST HPAC MEETINGS

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