What We Do
We promote a welcoming Beacon Hill
Our board supports Black Lives Matter and Anti-Asian/Pacific Islander Hate issues.
Safety and Security: Chair Mark Solomon
We seek to promote and retain diversity
We address anti-displacement, equitable development, and unsheltered issues.
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Mandatory Housing Affordability Policy - Maria Batayola and Mira Latoszek with past board members Cacima Lee and Esther Little Dove
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Housing Development Monitor - Amy Kaminishi
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Partnered with Got Green on “Don’t Displace South End” Campaign
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Anti-displacement Survey - Partnered with Beacon Arts and Beacon Business Alliance
We honor our history.
100 Significant People, Places, and Events on Beacon Hill Project: Amy Kaminishi and Maria Batayola with past board members Mira Latoszek and Michelle Ishimitsu.
We promote a healthy neighborhood
Environmental Justice Task Force - Co-Chairs Lynda Wong and Maria Batayola with, Megan Slade (Climate Action Families), Deirdre Curle (Beacon Hill Noise Team), Maritza Laureano Ortega (El Centro De La Raza), and Elma Borbe.
Our Partners: Earthjustice, King County International Airport Community Coalition, Quiet Skies Puget Sound, Quiet Skies SE Seattle with 350 Seattle Aviation, 500+ Women Scientists, and Climate Reality WA State Coalition.
Seattle Dept of Transportation
Bike Trail Input Work Group
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North Bike Trail - Kahlia Carter, Mira Latoszek, Amy Kaminishi, Michelle Ishimitsu, Monique Cherrier, and Robert Getch.
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Mid and South Bike Trail - Cliff Holland, Erik Stanford, Gerry Chambers, Maria Batayola, Michelle Ishimitsu, Mira Latoszek, Monique Cherrier and Robert Getch.
Tree Canopy Expansion and
Exceptional Trees Preservation
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Plant Amnesty Exceptional Trees Inventory.
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Need volunteer tree surveyors!
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Tree ordinance advocacy in partnership with TreePac
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Handled by full Board
COVID-19 outreach and resources are provided on our social media.