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April 2 Virtual Listening Session and Get Engaged Application Open



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April 2 Virtual Renters Listening Session

As a reminder, the Seattle Renters’ [ https://seattle.gov/seattle-renters-commission?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ], LGBTQ [ https://www.seattle.gov/lgbtq?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ], and Women’s [ https://www.seattle.gov/womenscommission?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] Commissions are co-hosting a *virtual listening session* next *Wednesday,* *April 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM* to hear directly from renters like you. We want to know what challenges renters are facing, what policies or resources would help renters stay housed, and how the City can better support renters - especially those most at risk of displacement.

*RSVP now*!: https://forms.office.com/g/1X1PaPk0Qs [ https://forms.office.com/g/1X1PaPk0Qs?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

*Event Details:*


* *Date & Time:* Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM
* *Location:* This is a hybrid event
* You can attend online via Zoom. Link to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84613072964?pwd=VNRrx4IjqwJjWkoQSN1JzuMaDdobTb.1 [ https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84613072964?pwd=VNRrx4IjqwJjWkoQSN1JzuMaDdobTb.1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
* Meeting ID: 846 1307 2964
* Passcode: 725149

* Or in person at Seattle City Hall, Conference Room 370 (600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104). You can find city hall visitor information here [ https://www.seattle.gov/cityclerk/city-clerk-services/city-hall-visitor-information?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

* *Agenda:* [ https://seattle.gov/documents/BoardsAndCommissions/DON/SeattleRentersCommission/2025/SeattleRentersCommission422025DraftAgenda.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
* Welcome and Introductions
* Current State of Renter Protections
* Purpose of this listening session
* Listening Session Community Agreements and Guiding Questions
* Public comment
* Renter Resources and Ways to Stay Engaged
* Adjourn

Your input will be crucial in shaping advocacy to protect renters across the city. Important learnings from this session will be shared directly with Seattle City Council members, as well as guide ongoing advocacy efforts for the Seattle Renters’ Commission.

The City of Seattle encourages everyone to participate in its programs and activities. For questions, disability accommodations, materials in alternate formats, and accessibility information, contact Laura Jenkins at 206-437-3735 or DON_SRC_Liaison@seattle.gov.

Link to Seattle Department of Neighborhoods event calendar post with information about the event: https://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D174634608 [ https://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D174634608&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] 

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Get Engaged Boards & Commissions Application Open Through April 25

The City of Seattle and the YMCA Social Impact Center are excited to announce that the Get Engaged program is now accepting applications!

The Get Engaged program places individuals ages 18-29 on the City of Seattle’s boards and commissions (including one position on the Seattle Renters' Commission). Get Engaged board members serve a one-year term as fully vested and voting members starting in September.

Acting in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council, board members help shape policy decisions, make recommendations, and provide citizen participation in city government. Since 2001, the Get Engaged program has been dedicated to cultivating the next generation of leaders and advocating for the influence of young voices in city affairs.

Applications for the 2025-2026 term will be accepted until *Friday, April 25th at 11:59pm.*

*To apply:* Complete the application here [ https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=seYa2Dd64UeU7olxDG4nCVqtRmROa2ZJu7XavvdTeXBUNTFFSjlQWVAxREhVSU42Tzg5NlBRMldCQi4u&route=shorturl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] and send a resume, cover letter, and 2 references to ibender@seattleymca.org 

*View participating boards and commissions here: *https://www.seattleymca.org/get-engaged-boards-commissions [ https://www.seattleymca.org/get-engaged-boards-commissions?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

*For more information: *Contact Imani Bender, ibender@seattleymca.org






*Seattle Department of Neighborhoods*

600 4th Avenue

4th Floor

Seattle, WA 98104

*Phone: 206-684-0464*

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