The Seattle Youth Commission (SYC) is made up of 15 Seattle teens from across the city appointed by the Mayor and City Councilmembers. Youth Commissioners represent each of the seven City Council Districts, as well as eight at-large. Department of Neighborhoods thanks the SYC for their hard work and dedication… [ Keep reading ]
Kolbi Monasmith joined the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods as the new Indigenous Advisory Council Liaison in January 2026. She is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, though she grew up in the Seattle area. Kolbi attended Seattle Central College and the University of Washington studying Political Science, Human… [ Keep reading ]
Seeking Indigenous youth aged 18-29 for open council position. The City of Seattle is now accepting applications for the youth position on the Indigenous Advisory Council, a nine-member commission representing the Seattle region’s Indigenous communities. The deadline to apply is June 12, 2025. All members shall demonstrate a commitment to advancing Indigenous knowledge, values,… [ Keep reading ]
The annual election for the International Special Review District (ISRD) Board was held by mail, with ballots tabulated on the evening of Tuesday, November 19. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods received a total of 121 ballots. Two positions were up for election and the results are as follows: Candidate terms will… [ Keep reading ]
