October 19, 2016 The Skanner Page 5
News
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Calendar 2016
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without masks. This free family event will be held rain or shine.
5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Audubon Society, 5151 NW Cornell Rd.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
BUILDING A COMMUNITY FOR ALL AGES: Join ECONorthwest, PSU,
AARP Oregon, and the Governor’s Commission on senior services
for a hosted breakfast as we collaborate to build a community
for all ages. This event is free, but registration is required at
https://aarp.event.com/ashtonapplewhite102816. 7:30 a.m. – 9
a.m., NW Natural Community Room, 2nd loor, 220 NW 2nd Ave.
PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
Sanders in Seattle
Former Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders came to Seattle Oct. 15 to rally support for Congressional candidate Pramila
Jayapal. Hundreds of people illed the Showbox Theatre in downtown Seattle to hear Sen. Sanders talk about why he supports Jayapal,
as well as the importance of defeating Trump in November. Democratic State Senator Pramila Jayapal is running against Democratic
State Rep. Brady Walkinshaw in the 7th Congressional District.
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hours, to expand program activities including week-
ly tai chi classes, feng shui talks, musical performanc-
es, traditional Chinese art demonstrations — current-
ly numbering more than 500 events per year. All of
Lan Su’s programs during open hours are included
with admission or membership at no additional cost.
With the expansion of summer hours, Lan Su has
also made changes to the winter schedule. Beginning
this November 1, Lan Su will now close at 4 p.m. daily
during the winter. However, Lan Su will also keep the
retail Garden Shop open an extra half-hour each day
year round to accommodate visitors.
Finally, Lan Su is changing the dates of Summer
and Winter Schedules. Summer hours will begin
March 15, 2017 and continue through Oct. 31, 2017 —
an expansion of six weeks to include spring break.
Winter hours will begin Nov. 1, 2016 and end March
14, 2017 annually.
Lan Su will remain open 362 days a year, closing
only for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s
Day.
Seattle News Briefs
Seattle Oice for Civil Rights to
Hold Public Meetings on Source of
Income Rules
The Seattle Oice for Civil Rights is developing ad-
ministrative rules pertaining to the Source of Income
Ordinance, legislation that expands fair housing pro-
tections based on their source of income to all renters
and creates new requirements for landlords. This in-
cludes the new ‘irst in time’ provision that requires
landlords to ofer tenancy to the irst applicant who
meets all the screening criteria necessary for approv-
al.
There will be two public meetings to discuss the or-
dinance.
Public Meeting #1: Thursday, October 27th at 6pm
at New Holly Gathering Hall, 7054 32nd Ave South,
Seattle WA 98118. This meeting is an opportunity to
learn about ordinance requirements, ask questions
and raise areas that are unclear and that may require
administrative rules.
Public Meeting #2: Thursday, November 17th at
7pm at the Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Lin-
den Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133. This meeting will be an-
other opportunity to learn about ordinance require-
ments, ask questions and to review the proposed
administrative rules. This meeting is an opportunity
to provide in-person or written public comment on
the proposed rules.
Childcare and language interpretation will be pro-
vided at each meeting. To request an accommodation
or language interpretation please call (206) 684-4514.
Space is limited. Register for the events by vis-
iting
http://seattle.us10.list-manage1.com/track/
click?u=ac75b3ad7b4529d7a58d3b08e&id=30b42b-
489c&e=b26b67a5b.
Mayor, Council Propose Changes to
Housing Afordability Program
This week, Mayor Murray and seven Councilmem-
bers announced two proposed changes to imple-
mentation of the Mandatory Housing Afordability
(MHA) program, aimed at increasing production
and addressing the ongoing displacement occurring
as Seattle grows rapidly. The MHA framework is a
critical tool for achieving the goal of building 20,000
afordable homes, as laid out in the Housing Aford-
ability and Livability Agenda (HALA), and provides
increased development capacity in combination with
new mandatory housing afordability requirements
These proposed changes, in conjunction with main-
taining the original “Grand Bargain” framework
principles across the city, including Downtown and
South Lake Union, will increase projected produc-
tion of new afordable homes by approximately 200-
300, from the original goal of 6,000.
The seven councilmembers joining today’s an-
nouncement will co-sponsor the U District legisla-
tion, as well future zoning changes in Downtown and
South Lake Union, and they include: Council Presi-
dent Bruce Harrell, and Councilmembers Rob John-
son, Mike O’Brien, Lorena Gonzalez, Sally Bagshaw,
Tim Burgess, and Deborah Juarez.
Under the MHA framework ordinances adopted by
Seattle City Council, new commercial and residential
multifamily developments must either include rent-
and income-restricted homes or provide payments to
the Seattle Oice of Housing to fund afordable hous-
ing development throughout the city. Homes built or
preserved through MHA would provide long-term af-
fordable housing, up to 75 years or longer, for house-
holds earning under 60 percent of Area Median In-
come – about $38,000 for an individual or $54,000 for
a family of four.
Seattle has 28 urban centers, urban villages and ar-
eas currently zoned for apartments or commercial
buildings, where zoning changes would typically al-
low one additional story of development in order to
implement the new afordable housing requirement.
While the proposal would expand some of Seattle’s
urban villages, no MHA zoning changes will be pro-
posed for single-family areas outside of Seattle’s ur-
ban centers and urban villages.
In areas such as those around light rail stations, at
the heart of urban villages, and close to parks and
schools, zoning changes could allow more develop-
ment capacity beyond the typical one story MHA in-
crease.
Community feedback has suggested the city help
guide growth in these areas, where a tiered approach
would require larger contributions to afordable
housing.
AFRICAN AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF HOMEOWNERSHIP’S 18TH FAIR:
Free and open to the public. After opening remarks by Commis-
sioner Loretta Smith, learn about irst time homebuyer resourc-
es, visit more than 40 home buying experts, free workshops/
home retention services, free lunch, free parking, prizes and
more. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Legacy Emanuel Hospital Atrium, 501 N.
Graham St. Pre-registration is NOT required.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30
OREGON GHOST STORIES: Northwest Author Jef Davis will speak
about some of the many haunts he found in Oregon while re-
searching his book “Weird Oregon.” Several of these haunts in-
clude familiar places. Free and open to the public. 2 p.m. – 3:30
p.m., Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Ave.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31
HARVEST HOOPLA: Celebrate autumn with a harvest-themed
night of fun with carnival games and crafts. Don’t forget to wear
your costumes. Free family fun event for all ages. 6 p.m. – 8
p.m., Charles Jordan Community Center, 9009 N. Foss Ave.
Seattle Metro
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21
HAMLIN HALLOWEEN HAUNT: Join us for Shoreline’s annual Ham-
lin Halloween Haunt. Listen to spooky songs and stories as you
toast marshmallows around a campire, ride the hay wagon and
play Halloween Games. Free admission. 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Ham-
lin Park, 16006 Fifteenth Ave. NE, Shoreline.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22
HALLOWEEN MAGIC SHOW: There will be loating tables and
even a re-enactment of the famous Houdini truck escape. $5
cash at the door for adults, children under three are free. 1 p.m.
– 2 p.m. Seattle Center – Armory Center House, 305 Harrison St.
THE GREAT SBCC PUMPKIN RACE: Bring your decorated pumpkin
complete with wheels to compete. Free and all ages are wel-
come to join in all the fun! Only register one person per pumpkin
race. To register call (425) 452-4240 course 10840. 10 a.m., South
Bellevue Community Center, 14509 SE Newport Way, Bellevue.
PAPER TRAILS 2016: Community celebration of all things pa-
per features exhibits, make-and-take, demos and market. Find
hand-made and hand-embellished papers, art books and much
more. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., King’s Books, 218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25
THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION HOSTS SEATTLE TOWN HALL: This
event is one of 14 being held across Washington and Northern
Idaho to educate community members on the disease and oth-
er dementias. Free. No prior registration required. 2 p.m. – 3:30
p.m., El Centro De La Raza, 2524 16th Ave. S.
THURSDAY – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 – 30
GIANT FREE HEALTH CLINIC RETURNS TO SEATTLE CENTR: This is
the largest event of its kind in Washington. It brings together
thousands of health care professionals and volunteers to pro-
vide free health care to as many as 4,000 people during the 4
day clinic. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. all days. Key Arena, 305 Harrison St.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30
MONSTER MASH: A fun night for elementary school age children
and their siblings. Come dressed in your family appropriate cos-
tume and dance the night away, take a family photo, play games,
costume contest and more. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., The Club (Boys and
Girls Club Teen Center), 15228 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue.
HARVEST FESTIVAL AND TRICK-OR-TREAT: Join us for a day of fun
as we celebrate the season. There will be activities for kids, a
chili cookof, prizes, trick-or-treating and more. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Trick-or-treating starts at noon. West Seattle Junction.
