Newsletter
 Broadway BIA
February 2018

Broadway BIA News

SIGN UP FOR 2018 CAPITOL HILL PRIDEFEST TODAY

The Broadway BIA is excited to sponsor the 2018 Broadway PrideFest event on June 23rd. This year the board approved funds to pay for standard booth spaces (10' x 10') for up to 30 BBIA rate payers in good standing. Please follow this link 
to sign up today. Use this link to purchase additional space. 
 
PRIDEFEST PERMIT UPDATE

Earlier this month we informed ratepayers that two competing organizations applied for the permits to organize this event. The Special Events Committee (SEC) received more than 20 letters from businesses and residents all in favor of the PrideFest application, and the SEC cited the community input as one of the reasons for a unanimous vote approving that application. The previous organizers appealed the decision and requested administrative review. The second panel met last week and voted unanimously to uphold the decision. The denied organizers have threatened to file additional complaints, and the BBIA will continue to monitor this situation to ensure our community and business district interests are protected. 
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SENT EMAILS IN SUPPORT OF THE PRIDEFEST APPLICATION. YOUR FEEDBACK ENSURED THE 2018 EVENT WILL BE A WELL-ORGANIZED, RESPONSIVE AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN EVENT.

For more information about participating in the Capitol Hill PrideFest event or permit process, please contact bbia@caphillchamber.org.

Community Resources

Public Safety & Social Services Resources

There are a number of public and private resources in our neighborhood that can provide treatment, shelter, and meals to those in need.   We've compiled them into a downloadable/printable document here. Please share this list with your neighbors, friends, and co-workers.

If you see someone in non-emergency distress, the  Capitol Hill Metropolitan Improvement District Outreach (MID) team operates from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. Call  (206) 973-1835.

See litter, illegal dumping, graffiti or sharps? Download the Find it Fix it app .
This app is a new platform to report a variety of issues to the City of Seattle. It is available for  Android  and  iOS .

Need to report a crime? The Seattle Police Department is here to help:
  • Emergencies: If you see or experience a crime, or one in progress, call 9-1-1 immediately.
  • Non-emergencies: If the crime happened a while ago and there is no direct danger to you or another person, please call the police non-emergency line at  (206) 625-5011 or submit a report online.
  • You can also call the non-emergency line and ask for a welfare check if you see someone who needs help. 
  • Follow SPD Tweets by Beat to receive updates in your "beat."
Smell smoke or need to report a fire?
The mission of the Seattle Fire Department is to save lives and protect property:
  • To report a fire, smoke, or other emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately. 
  • For non-emergencies and general SFD inquiries call (206) 386-1400.
SEATTLE CITY LIGHT SCAM ALERT

Scam Alert: Spot It, Report It, Stop It

Earlier this month a ratepayer reported a potential scam situation when an individual claiming to be from Seattle City Light attempted to extort funds for an unpaid bill. Seattle City Light shared this information on their website and we encourage you to share it with your staff. 

Seattle City Light wants to empower and protect customers from falling victim to scam attacks. City Light customers, and utility customers around the nation, have been receiving calls by scammers posing as utility employees threatening to shut off power if a payment is not immediately made. The scammers are targeting elderly, non-English speaking customers and business owners. City Light is working proactively to educate customers about how to recognize, prepare for, and prevent them from falling victim to scam attacks. 

Don't let it happen to you.
  • Learn how to spot a scam attack and recognize our process on the Scam Alert page
  • Report a scam and see what other City Light customers are reporting on the Report a Scam page
  • Suspect a scam? Call Customer Care Center at 206-684-3000
     

Questions or Comments?

If you would like to connect with the Broadway BIA or have questions or comments, please contact us at bbia@caphillchamber.org. 

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