Lakeview PTSA

4/13/2017 Update: It’s not too late to email the City Council and the Houghton Community Council. Here is a simple quick email you can personalize.

3/29/2017 Update: See the letter from the Lakeview PTSA to the Kirkland City Council

Lakeview Elementary PTSA members voted in a special meeting on March 20, 2017 to oppose the proposed re-zoning of the Houghton & Everest Neighborhood Centers. For information on the proposed re-zoning please see: http://www.houghtoneverestcenter.com/ or city website: www.kirklandwa.gov/he6th

Why did the PTSA take a position on this re-zoning?
The re-zoning proposal does not consider educational impacts but merely defers that to the Lake Washington School District. It will continue to put pressure on our schools with respect to overcrowding. Lakeview is already overcapacity and will have classes in the shared spaces next year. The school district cannot keep up with current City growth and zoning. A negative impact on schools affects all kids living nearby now and in the future.

What is the project timeline?

• March 23, 2017 – Open House & Joint Public Hearing with the Planning Commission & Houghton Community Council. 6 PM – Open House. 7 PM Public Hearing. City Hall (123 5th Avenue)
• March 27, 2017 – Houghton Community Council Meeting – Recommendation to City Council. 7 PM, City Hall
• April 13, 2017 – Planning Commission Meeting – Recommendation to City Council. 7 PM, City Hall
• April – May 2017 – City Council and Houghton Community Council Final Decisions

What can I do?

• Write to the City of Kirkland Planning Commission, Kirkland City Council and Houghton Community Council. You can do this in less than 10 minutes. See attached letter for ideas; personalize it as needed. DO NOT FORGET TO SIGN YOUR OWN NAME. If you can’t attend the meeting ask your letter to be included in the meeting memorandum.
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• Write Letters to The Kirkland Reporter: [email protected]
• Write Letters to the Editor of Kirkland Views: [email protected]
• Attend the March 23 Open House and Public Hearing.
• Talk to your neighbors and make sure they are aware of the issues and encourage them to write and speak up.