Seattleites hoping to impact the future of their city's transportation can speak up tomorrow at the first public hearing for the 2024 Transportation Levy renewal. Slated for 4:30 PM at Seattle City Hall, the hearing offers a platform for public input before the levy heads to voters this November. Chaired by City Councilmember Rob Saka, the Select Committee on the Transportation Levy is reviewing Mayor Bruce Harrell's proposal and will consider amendments.
Interested locals can weigh in on the levy both in person and through virtual channels. Details for participation are available on the city's Public Comment webpage. In a marathon of meetings scheduled, the Select Committee's agenda starts with a 10:30 AM session tomorrow and includes additional committee meetings and a second public hearing.
The complete schedule, announced on the city council's website, shows a series of meetings intended to fine-tune the levy. After tomorrow's public hearing, meetings will continue on May 21, June 4, June 18, with the final committee meeting happening on July 2, each offering an opportunity for further community engagement. The council intends to ensure that the levy truly reflects the transportation priorities of Seattle's citizens.
Rob Saka, who is spearheading the meetings, encourages community participation. "This is a critical opportunity for the community to make their voices heard," Saka noted in a statement obtained by the Seattle City Council. The finalized levy package, pending council approval, promises to shape the city's transportation landscape for years to come. For more information on the meetings, including how to participate, visit the city's website.
