Finding the right person to talk to in city government can be difficult. We are here to help you, and we are making it easier for you to talk to someone at the City of Seattle. From July to December, a staff member from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods will be at neighborhood libraries two days a month for three hours for you to talk to. During this time, anybody is welcome to ask questions, seek help, or share ideas. Interpretation will be available through a translator over the phone. City staff will coordinate the call. Click here for a list of languages for translation.

Meet Our Staff

The Community Engagement Coordinators are City staff members who work with Seattle residents to help them with their needs. They can help you find City resources, services, and programs in your neighborhood.  

Sonny Nguyen, North Seattle

Northgate Branch
Second Friday of the month, 2-5 p.m.

Lake City Branch
Fourth Friday of the month, 12-3 p.m.

Rosa Garcia, West Seattle and South Park
Se habla español / I speak Spanish

High Point Branch
Second Tuesday of the month, 2-5 p.m.

South Park Branch
Fourth Tuesday of the month, 2-5 p.m.

Najma Sheikh, Central Seattle
Af Soomali / I speak Somali

Douglass-Truth Branch
Fourth Friday of the month, 12-3 p.m.

Hing Hay Coworks (not a library branch)
First Thursday of the month, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Alvin Edwards, Southeast Seattle

Beacon Hill Branch
Third Wednesday of the month, 2-5 p.m.

Rainier Beach Branch
Second Wednesday of the month, 2-5 p.m.