Democracy Voucher Program

What is the Democracy Voucher Program? The Democracy Voucher Program offers a new way for Seattle residents to participate in local government by supporting campaigns and/or running for office themselves. To learn more about the democracy voucher please click this link:https://www.seattle.gov/democracyvoucher/about-the-program.

Seattle Ethics and Election Commissions(SEEC)

SEEC has earmarked $225,000 for Democracy Voucher Outreach Fund and they would like to award to 501©(3) community-based organizations that can offer a targeted outreach to underserved communities in Seattle. SEEC is dedicating $150,000 to organizations focusing on lawful permanent resident enrollment and education.

https://www.seattle.gov/democracyvoucher/about-the-program

Deadline:SEEC is accepting applications through July 11th – September 16th, 2022. Please review the attached Announcement and Application for more details about the process and application instructions. You can also learn more by visiting our website.

West Seattle Bridge Update

The West Seattle Bridge is expected to reopen on September 18

As crews enter the final stages of the West Seattle Bridge repair effort, we have announced that recent construction milestones have been completed as planned and we expect to reopen the bridge on Sunday, September 18. This will depend on the successful completion of remaining work including a final set of epoxy injections and carbon fiber wrapping, paving, installing safety inspection platforms inside the bridge, and robust safety testing. All restrictions on the Spokane St Swing Bridge (also known as the West Seattle low bridge) will end on the same day.