Join us for the WCC Annual Board Election and a special keynote presentation by Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis of the Seattle Police Department.
📅 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 🕖 7:00 – 8:30 PM (Check-in begins at 6:30 PM) 📍 Good Shepherd Center — Chapel (Top Floor) 4649 Sunnyside Avenue North (elevator available)
🎤 Keynote Speaker: Assistant Chief of Police Tyrone Davis
Assistant Chief Davis is a 25-year veteran of the Seattle Police Department. He leads the Special Operations Bureau, which includes SWAT, Hostage Negotiations Team, Arson/Bomb Squad, Harbor Unit, and the Canine Unit. His career has spanned investigations for the Office of Police Accountability, police reform, and training on patrol tactics including intervention and de-escalation.
A/C Davis is passionate about community engagement and building trust — and WCC is grateful to him and his willingness to meet with and share his expertise with the Wallingford community.
Topics may include: The city safety plan for the FIFA World Cup (June–July), Wallingford crime statistics (misdemeanors and felonies), burglaries (homes and businesses), car thefts, retail theft, arsons, community policing, integration of the Care Team and 911 crisis response, surveillance use in Seattle, behavioral health, drug use, etc.. There will also be a chance to ask questions.
📋 Meeting Agenda
6:30 PM — Member check-in at the Chapel (elevator to top floor). Everyone is welcome — paid and unpaid members alike.
7:00 PM — Welcome and election of the board. One ballot per person for those with 2026 dues paid.
The proposed slate for the 2026–2027 Board:
President: Alexis Chartouni
Vice President: Margaret Holt
Treasurer: Mark Johahnson
Secretary: Matt Hallett
At Large: Jenny Ring Perez
At Large: Larry Bush
At Large: Michelle Hamilton
7:20 PM — Assistant Police Chief Tyrone Davis — presentation and Q&A
8:00 PM — Closing remarks and thank you to Chief Davis and the WCC Board
⚠️ Voting Eligibility: To vote in the board election, you must have paid your 2026 WCC membership dues by April 19, 2026. Not a member yet? Visit wallingfordcc.org to join or renew today.
🙋 Volunteers needed! We need help setting up and putting away chairs before and after the meeting. Contact pres@wallingfordcc.org if you can lend a hand.
💬 Have a specific question or topic for Chief Davis? Email pres@wallingfordcc.org in advance.
🗓️ Save the Dates Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 – 4P – Waterway 20 Community Meeting at Ivar’s Sunday, June 14th, 2026 – 2P – Waterway Walk
Join us for the WCC Annual Board Election and a special keynote presentation by Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis of the Seattle Police Department.
📅 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 🕖 7:00 – 8:30 PM (Check-in begins at 6:30 PM) 📍 Good Shepherd Center — Chapel (Top Floor) 4649 Sunnyside Avenue North (elevator available)
🎤 Keynote Speaker: Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis
Assistant Chief Davis is a 25-year veteran of the Seattle Police Department. He leads the Special Operations Bureau, which includes SWAT, Hostage Negotiations Team, Arson/Bomb Squad, Harbor Unit, and the Canine Unit. His career has spanned investigations for the Office of Police Accountability, police reform, and training on patrol tactics including intervention and de-escalation.
A/C Davis is passionate about community engagement and building trust — and WCC is grateful to host him to share his expertise with the Wallingford community.
Topics may include: Wallingford crime statistics (misdemeanors and felonies), burglaries (homes and businesses), car thefts, retail theft, arsons, integration with the Care Team and 911 crisis response, surveillance use in Seattle, business burglaries, behavioral health, drug use, and the city safety plan for the FIFA World Cup (June–July). Plus a chance to ask your questions.
📋 Meeting Agenda
6:30 PM — Member check-in at the Chapel (elevator to top floor). Everyone is welcome — paid and unpaid members alike.
7:00 PM — Welcome and introduction of board candidates. One ballot per person for those with 2026 dues paid.
7:20 PM — Assistant Police Chief Tyrone Davis — presentation and Q&A
8:00 PM — Closing remarks and thank you to Chief Davis and the WCC Board
🗳️ Board Election
Candidate list for Board positions to be announced prior to May 5 meeting.
Interested in running? Send a message describing your interest and involvement with the neighborhood and WCC to communications@wallingfordcc.org no later than Saturday, April 25, 2026.
⚠️ Voting Eligibility: To vote in the board election, you must have paid your 2026 WCC membership dues by April 19, 2026. Not a member yet? Visit wallingfordcc.org to join or renew today.
🙋 Volunteers needed! We need help setting up and putting away chairs before and after the meeting. Contact pres@wallingfordcc.org if you can lend a hand.
💬 Have a specific question or topic for Chief Davis? Email pres@wallingfordcc.org in advance.
🏟️ Reminder: Lincoln Athletic Field Meeting — This Saturday
📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026 🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (or via livestream) 📍 Hamilton International Middle School, 1610 N 41st Street
Community meeting on Lincoln Athletic Field Options A and C — including the Friends of Lower Woodland Park Option C proposal.
Saturday, April 25 — Lincoln Athletic Field Community Meeting (see above) Tuesday, May 5 — WCC Annual Board Election Meeting, 7 PM at Good Shepherd Center Chapel
Your input matters! The Wallingford Community Council is working with the State of Washington to expand public access to Lake Union at Waterway 20, just west of Gas Works Park. We want to hear from you about how this space should serve the community.
Take a few minutes to fill out the Waterway 20 Community Survey and help shape the future of our waterfront. Whether you kayak, paddle board, walk the shoreline, or just want more green space — we want to hear from you.
Want to learn more about Wallingford’s shoreline initiatives and how we got here? Visit our Shorelines page for background on Waterway 20, the history of Lake Union’s public waterways, and how to get involved with the Shoreline Committee.
⚠️ Date Correction: An earlier version of this announcement listed the wrong day. The Waterway 20 kickoff is Wednesday, April 8 — not Thursday, April 9. We apologize for the confusion!
💧 This Wednesday — Waterway 20 Kickoff!
Hi Neighbors,
There’s a stretch of Lake Union shoreline on the west side of Gas Works Park in Wallingford that’s been closed to the public for decades — fenced off and awaiting environmental cleanup — that most people don’t even know about. That’s about to change!
The Wallingford Community Council has been awarded a 2-year grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology to bring the community into the investigation and cleanup of Waterway 20 — and to chart a path toward reopening public access to this priceless public waterfront.
Join us for the kickoff meeting to learn where things stand now, what’s planned for next steps, and how you can shape the outcome of this site.
📅 Wednesday, April 8, 2026
🕖 7:00 – 8:30 PM
📍 Gasworks Brewing 2441 N Northlake Way (Waterway 17)
This is the first of two public meetings this year. Your voice is needed as a part of the grant — literally! Come be heard. The future of Lake Union is calling you!
See you Wednesday! — Wallingford Community Council, Shorelines Committee
What proposed zoning near Neighborhood Centers & Transit Corridors could mean for Wallingford & Tangletown
Seattle is growing, and neighbors broadly agree: we need more housing.
But the decisions being made now will shape what kind of housing gets built — and whether Seattle continues to support family‑sized homes alongside studios and one‑bedroom apartments.
Why family‑sized housing must be part of the plan
Many neighbors support adding housing, including increased density near transit and shops. What’s missing from current proposals is a clear commitment to encouraging family‑sized housing — both rental and ownership.
No requirements or incentives for family‑sized homes in proposed Lowrise 3 (LR3) zoning
LR3 zoning most often results in studios and one‑bedroom units, because these maximize financial return under unlimited density
When zoning strongly favors small units and removes limits on unit count, larger homes with multiple bedrooms are less likely to be built
Seattle invests heavily in schools, parks, libraries, and neighborhood amenities. Residents want zoning choices that align with those investments by making room for households with children and multi‑generational families — not just smaller households.
What’s already been approved — Phase 1
On December 16, 2025, Seattle City Council passed CB 120993, permanently implementing Washington State’s HB 1110 Middle Housing law as Phase 1 of the One Seattle Plan.
This already added substantial housing capacity across Neighborhood Residential (NR) zones (formerly “single‑family”):
4–6 homes on most residential lots
Duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, cottage housing, and stacked flats
Increased flexibility near major transit
Subdivision options that allow ownership or shared land ownership
Seattle already has citywide opportunities for modest‑scale, family‑oriented housing growth.
What’s being decided now — Phase 2
City Council is now considering Phase 2 zoning legislation (March 19 – June 18, 2026) focused on:
Neighborhood Centers (30 citywide)
Frequent transit corridors
Expanded Lowrise and Neighborhood Commercial zoning
Two public hearings:
Monday, April 6
Thursday, May 29
Why Wallingford & Tangletown neighbors are concerned
Wallingford transit corridors
Along frequent bus routes 31, 32, and 62, proposals would rezone over 30 blocks of current Neighborhood Residential streets currently zoned NR — those facing Meridian Ave N, N 40th Street, Wallingford Ave N, and N 35th Street — from NR to Lowrise 3 (LR3) zoning.
These blocks currently support 1–2 story homes, duplexes, small 2–3 story apartments, courtyard‑scale housing, and sixplexes. Under proposed LR3 zoning, these same lots could be redeveloped with:
5‑story apartment buildings
No limit on number of units
80% lot coverage
5‑foot front setbacks
The concern is that existing family‑sized homes and apartments could be replaced with predominantly studio and one‑bedroom units, without encouraging 3-4 bedroom units, reducing opportunities for families to live along these corridors.
Tangletown Neighborhood Center
In Tangletown, Phase 2 proposals would:
Eliminate all Neighborhood Residential zoning within the proposed Neighborhood Center
Rezone roughly 400 residential lots from NR to LR3
Allow 5‑story buildings adjacent to 1–2 story homes
Remove unit caps and significantly reduce shared outdoor space
The result could be the loss of existing family‑sized housing without creating comparable family‑friendly replacements.
This isn’t about saying “no” to growth
It’s about aligning growth with community needs. Residents across Wallingford and Tangletown support more housing near shops and transit, reducing sprawl and car dependence, and welcoming new residents citywide.
What they’re asking for is intentional zoning that supports both smaller households and families, rather than zoning that strongly encourages studios and one‑bedroom apartments by allowing unlimited units per lot to maximize building yield.
Is there a middle path? Yes.
Neighborhood Residential (NR) zoning offers a balanced approach — designed to add housing while supporting everyday neighborhood life:
Encourages stacked flats and family‑sized homes
Allows 3–4 story buildings (height cap at 3 stories, with a stacked‑flat exception up to 42 feet / approx. 4 stories)
Maintains front setbacks and 50% lot coverage for daylight, trees, gardens, and social space
Includes unit caps, making family‑sized homes more feasible
Supports growth while keeping neighborhoods welcoming and livable
Community members support retaining NR zoning in Neighborhood Centers like Tangletown and along neighborhood‑scale transit corridors where buildings are currently 1–3 stories. This approach allows Seattle to add homes without losing family‑friendly housing choices.
Why speak up
These decisions are being made now. Hearing from residents who support housing growth thoughtfully helps the City Council make better choices.
A short email, phone call, or public comment makes a difference!
How to make your voice heard
1. Show up
Attend the Monday, April 6 City Council meeting at City Hall and sign up to speak.
Post this on your block’s message board. Forward it. Hand it to a neighbor.
Suggested message to send to elected officials
Feel free to personalize this — even a few sentences in your own words make a stronger impact than a form letter.
Subject: Support Family‑Friendly Housing in Neighborhood Centers & Corridors
Dear Councilmember [Last Name],
I am a resident of Wallingford, and I’m writing about the proposed zoning changes in Neighborhood Centers and along corridors like Meridian Avenue N, N 40th Street, Wallingford Avenue N, and N 35th Street.
I support building more housing in Seattle, including near neighborhood‑serving business districts. The question is what kind of housing gets built, where, and at what scale — especially now that state law already creates substantial opportunities for new homes citywide. I want our neighborhoods to remain welcoming to both current residents and the next generation of families.
Family‑sized homes, including family‑sized rental homes, are increasingly hard to find in Seattle. Without intentional zoning, families can be priced out — even though access to Seattle’s schools, parks, and neighborhood amenities is a major reason families want to live here.
I’m concerned that the proposed expansion of Lowrise 3 (LR3) zoning extends beyond Neighborhood Center cores into surrounding residential streets, while not requiring or encouraging family‑sized homes, meaningful front setbacks, or gradual height transitions. LR3 zoning allows 5‑story buildings, up to 80% lot coverage, 5‑foot front setbacks, and no limits on units per lot — which strongly incentivizes studios and one‑bedroom units, and results in open space being pushed to private rooftop decks instead of shared, street‑level green space.
I encourage the Council to consider a more balanced approach by prioritizing Neighborhood Residential (NR) zoning in and around Neighborhood Centers and along neighborhood‑scale corridors. NR zoning already allows 4–6 homes per lot, encourages stacked flats and family‑sized units, and preserves setbacks for daylight, trees, and shared outdoor space.
Seattle can add housing and remain a place where families can live, grow, and stay. Thank you for considering this perspective.
Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address or Neighborhood]
For more information
Attend the WCC Meeting — Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 7 PM, Good Shepherd Center, Room 202
