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Final chance to share your feedback for Shoreline's Climate Action Plan update

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Are you concerned about how climate change is impacting Shoreline?

Do you want to help shape local solutions?

Join us online on Tuesday, September 20, from 6-8pm for our final Community Climate Conversation to help shape Shoreline's Climate Action Plan! 

At this virtual event, we will review the draft plan together to ensure it reflects our community's priorities and the feedback we have received so far. Join a small group discussion to share what you are most excited or concerned about and any final input on the potential climate actions.

*The workshop will be hosted on Zoom. Register online here.

Don't want to wait until next week to see the draft? The draft plan is now available! 

Public comments are open through October 10. Review the draft, ask questions and add your feedback directly to the document at ShorelineCAP.konveio.com  Your participation will ensure our final plan better reflects our community's priorities.

The draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) outlines key actions the City will take to reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions and prepare our community for the impacts of climate change. 

The CAP identifies strategies that also center equity, increase community resilience, and protect ecosystems in Shoreline. 

To learn more about the Climate Action Plan update, visit www.shorelinewa.gov/climate

* Spanish, Mandarin, and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and closed captioning will be available for this Community Climate Conversation. Staff will be available 30 minutes before the workshop to provide any needed tech support. If you have questions about accommodations, please contact sbruemmer@shorelinewa.gov or 206-801-2452.



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A crowded Meet n Greet for Shoreline City Manager candidates

Sunday, September 11, 2022

In the photo the candidates are left, center, and right, wearing suits and name tags
Photo by Steven H. Robinson at the Shoreline City Hall lobby 

The public had a chance to meet the three finalists for the position of City Manager for the City of Shoreline. 

Current City Manager Debbie Tarry is retiring as of November 2, 2022.

The three candidates are:
  • Bristol Ellington, Deputy City Manager/Chief Operating Officer, City of Henderson, NV
  • Carolyn Hope, Interim City Manager/Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director, City of Burien, WA
  • Scott MacColl, Interim City Manager, City of Sammamish, WA
Search firm Raftelis provided the following biographies:


Candidate interviews with the City Council took place on Friday, Sept. 9, in executive session under the authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). 

The City Council will make their appointment decision at a future City Council Meeting.



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Meet and Greet Thursday for Shoreline City Manager candidates

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Meet the candidates for Shoreline City Manager at an open house on Thursday September 8 at 5:30pm

As part of the City Manager selection process, the City Council will host a City Manager Candidate Meet and Greet Open House for the public to meet the candidates for City Manager, ask them questions, and provide Councilmembers with feedback.

The Open House will take place Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:00pm in the City Hall Lobby. City Hall is located at 17500 Midvale Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133.

Candidate interviews with the City Council will take place the following day on Friday, September 9. All candidate interviews will be conducted in executive session under the authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). The City Council anticipates making an appointment decision at a future City Council Meeting.

Candidates are:
  • Bristol Ellington, Deputy City Manager/Chief Operating Officer, City of Henderson, NV
  • Carolyn Hope, Interim City Manager/Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director, City of Burien, WA
  • Scott MacColl, Interim City Manager, City of Sammamish, WA

Current City Manager Debbie Tarry will retire effective November 2, 2022. See previous article.



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City of Shoreline: Meridian Avenue N Safety Improvement Project Update

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Meridian project area
The City of Shoreline would like to hear from you!

As the City of Shoreline prepares to make safety improvements on Meridian Avenue N, we would like your input on lane configuration and pedestrian and bicycle enhancements.

Take our short survey and share your comments!

In addition, we invite you to attend the Meridian Avenue N Safety Improvement online presentation on September 14, 6:00 to 8:00pm to learn more about the project, view latest design and provide feedback.

Register for the Online Presentation

Project Overview

The City was awarded grant funding to provide safety improvements on Meridian Avenue N between N 155th Street and N 175th Street. The project will enhance safety at pedestrian crossings, add bicycle lanes, and modify the lane configuration along the Meridian Avenue N corridor.

Safety improvements include:
  • Adding a pedestrian refuge island at the pedestrian activated rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) at N 170th Street
  • Installing a new RRFB at N 163rd Street
  • Restriping to add a bike lane in each direction on Meridian Avenue N and include left turn pockets
For additional project information, visit the project website: shorelinewa.gov/MeridianAve

Contact:
Leif Johansen, P.E.
Capital Projects Manager
ljohansen@shorelinewa.gov
(206) 801-2489



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Shoreline seeks feedback on proposed safety improvements on Meridian

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

The City of Shoreline would like to like to hear from you! 

As we prepare to make safety improvements on Meridian Avenue N, we want your input on lane configuration and pedestrian and bicycle enhancements.

The City was awarded grant funding to provide safety improvements on Meridian Avenue N between N 155th Street and N 175th Street. The project will enhance safety at pedestrian crossings, add bicycle lanes, and modify the lane configuration along the Meridian Avenue N corridor. 
 
In addition, we invite you to attend an online presentation to learn more about the project, view the latest design, and provide feedback. 

The online presentation will be held on September 14, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

For more information, the survey link, and to register for the online presentation, visit: shorelinewa.gov/MeridianAve.



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2021 City of Shoreline Sustainability report now available

Monday, August 8, 2022

The 2021 Sustainability Report provides an overview of the City's achievements last year for five core focus areas and associated indicators, as outlined in our Sustainable Shoreline program. 

Despite ongoing challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Shoreline community demonstrated resilience and leadership in addressing climate change. 

A few highlights from the 2021 Report include:
  • Improved on 12 of 22 sustainability metrics and achieved three indicators: expanding the City's sidewalk network, increasing walkability, and greatly increasing the number of green residential units.
  • Joined the United Nations-backed Cities Race to Zero Campaign and committed to updated science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets – 60% reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2050.
  • Kicked off an update to our Climate Action Plan by recruiting eleven Community Climate Advisors, launching a public survey, and hosting a series of online Community Climate Conversations to gather community input for the Plan.
  • Completed a recycling contamination project at six multifamily properties with ~890 residents, reducing recycling contamination across all properties by an average of 53%.
  • Hosted weekly online classes with sustainability experts for 385 residents during Earth Day month.
  • Completed several projects to increase safe walking and biking and began updating the City's Transportation Master Plan, including hosting community outreach sessions to gather residents' input. 
  • Partnered with Sound Transit and King Conservation District to increase urban tree canopy by providing trees, shrubs, and planting assistance to residents along the Lynnwood Link light rail corridor
  • Planted over 2,500 trees, added 0.43 acres of new parkland, and installed 13,443 ft2 of natural drainage systems to reduce polluted runoff.
  • Created a Climate Impacts Tool to help capital project managers easily identify current or future areas of vulnerability and opportunities to increase resiliency related to climate change.
  • Funded four Environmental Mini-Grant projects.
You can read the full report at shorelinewa.gov/sustainability. Thank you for playing a part in our Sustainable Shoreline program!

--City of Shoreline



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Shoreline City Council adopts resolution placing levy lid lift on November ballot

Saturday, July 23, 2022

On July 18, 2022 the Shoreline City Council adopted Resolution No. 492, which places a levy lid lift on the November 8 general election ballot. 

If approved by Shoreline voters, Proposition 1 would maintain current levels of police and community safety services, including neighborhood safety patrols; traffic enforcement in school zones and neighborhoods; and community crime prevention programs. 

It would also enhance the RADAR Program by adding mental health professional teams to provide 24/7 response with police to community members in behavioral health crisis. 

Proposition 1 would also preserve safe, well-maintained, and accessible parks and trails; playgrounds and play equipment that meet safety standards; playfields and restrooms; and preserve recreation programs for youth, adults, families, and seniors. 

Proposition 1 would continue funding for community services for seniors, youth, and individuals and families in need, including homelessness response services. The levy would also sustain the City’s code enforcement and customer response programs.

In 2010 and 2016, Shoreline voters approved six-year maintenance and operations levies to help fund basic public safety, parks and recreation, and community services. The 2016 levy will expire on December 31 of this year. 

Over the past six years (2017-2022) the consumer price index (CPI), which measures inflation, has increased more than 1% in most years. Some major city expenses, such as our contract for police services and the cost of road maintenance supplies, such as asphalt, often increase at rates even higher than CPI. 

Because the City is required to pass a balanced budget, we must absorb any cost increases, which typically means providing lower levels of service. This year’s CPI for the Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellevue region is 10.14%
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The proposed maintenance and operations levy would restore the expiring 2016 levy. The City’s 10-Year Forecast projects that without restoring these funds, revenues will not be adequate to support the costs of current service levels. 

If Proposition 1 is approved, a homeowner with a median home value (in 2023 estimated to be $731,300) would pay an additional average of $30 per month over the six-year levy to maintain the above services.

Senior citizens or persons with disabilities may qualify for tax exemptions or tax deferrals. Contact the King County Assessor’s Office at 206-296-3920 or kingcounty.gov/assessor for information.

For more information on Shoreline Proposition 1 visit shorelinewa.gov/prop1.



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Paint spill on N 155th

Saturday, July 16, 2022

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

A large amount of white paint was spilled along N 155th between Aurora Ave N and Westminster Way Thursday afternoon. 

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

The City of Shoreline reports that "We're working on clean-up options and will hopefully have it removed on Friday."

The source of the paint was not listed.



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Vandalized glass panels on Blue Bridge to be replaced this weekend

Saturday, June 11, 2022

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Glass replacement for the Interurban Pedestrian Bridges at Aurora Avenue N and N 155th Street will begin this weekend. 

Pedestrians and bicyclists will still be able to access the bridges, but are urged to use caution in the work areas. 

Traffic revisions will be in place and delays may be possible. Please use alternate routes if you are able and if you must drive through the area, reduce your speed and drive cautiously to keep everyone safe.

Thank you in advance for your patience as the bridges are restored after being vandalized last year.

--City of Shoreline



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City of Shoreline celebrates Pride Month

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

On June 1, the City of Shoreline raised the Pride flag at City Hall in celebration of Pride month and in support of our LGBTQ+ community members. 

Pride month commemorates the Stonewall riots that began on June 28, 1969. Patrons decided to resist the police harassment that took place regularly at the Stonewall, a gay bar in New York City. Previously, when raids happened, customers would leave the premises. However, this time the LGBTQ+ community held their ground and started a spontaneous demonstration that spawned additional demonstrations over several days. The riots were a tipping point and marked a significant point in the movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against the LGBTQ+ community, which continues today.

Pride trees. Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
By recognizing and celebrating Pride Month, we have an opportunity to recognize the contributions of our LGBTQ+ community members, and to acknowledge the ongoing challenges they face while striving to live openly and authentically. 

Pride events are not only for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Pride is an opportunity to show support, to observe, listen, and learn about others.

In addition to the Pride flag at City Hall, and back by popular demand, the colorful rainbow tree wraps decorated the Park at Town Center on Aurora by City Hall and throughout Shoreline. 

Feel free to celebrate Pride and decorate a tree near you! 

If you have any questions, contact Neighborhoods Coordinator Constance Perenyi at cperenyi@shorelinewa.gov.



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Shoreline City Manager Debbie Tarry announces retirement

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Shoreline City Manager announces retirement
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
Shoreline City Manager Debbie Tarry announced her retirement to City Council earlier today. 

Tarry, who has served as City Manager since 2014, will retire on November 2, 2022.

Tarry leaves a long legacy of exceptional leadership after serving the City in various capacities since 2000. 

She was appointed Shoreline City Manager in January of 2014 after serving as Shoreline’s Interim City Manager for the previous three months. 

Before taking on that position, Tarry was Shoreline’s Assistant City Manager from 2011 to 2013, and the City’s Finance Director from 2000 to 2011.

“Over half of my career has been in Shoreline and it has been an honor and a privilege to serve the City for over 22 years, the last nine as City Manager,” stated Tarry. 
“I would like to thank this and past City Councils for entrusting me with the opportunity and the obligation of helping to lead this wonderful City. 
"I would also like to express my appreciation to the residents of Shoreline for their participation and support in so many City endeavors and projects. Finally, I would like to thank all the employees of the City. One of the true joys of serving the City of Shoreline has been working with such a great staff.”

The City Council will work with an executive search firm to conduct a nationwide search for the next city manager. The goal will be to have a new city manager selected before Tarry retires in November to ensure there is a smooth transition in administration.

Throughout her tenure at Shoreline, Tarry has been intimately involved in most of the critical decisions the City has faced over the past 22 years. 

From the Aurora Corridor improvements to climate action and sustainability; from light rail station area planning to sidewalks and transportation infrastructure improvements; and from expanding the City’s human services efforts to building an anti-racist community, Tarry has always worked to build a better community for Shoreline residents.

“Debbie leaves a legacy at the City of Shoreline that we can all be proud of,” stated Shoreline Mayor Keith Scully. 
“Under her steady leadership the City has weathered a pandemic and accomplished a great deal, the impacts of which will be felt for decades to come. We have been fortunate to have Debbie with the City for so long. It has been a great pleasure working with her and I congratulate her on her retirement.”

Before coming to Shoreline, Tarry worked for 18 years with other governmental agencies including as the Finance Director for the City of Mill Creek and the Administrative Services Director for LINK Transit. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Pacific Lutheran University. Tarry has been a Shoreline resident for the past eight years but will be moving to Tacoma to be closer to family.



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City of Shoreline acknowledges error in early removal of trees along NE 5th Avenue

Friday, April 22, 2022

Photo courtesy Shoreline Tree Code committee
As part of the 5th Avenue NE sidewalk project between NE 175th Street and NE 182nd Court, the City of Shoreline identified 23 trees to be removed in order to complete the project. 

This was after making design adjustments to reduce the original estimate of 99 trees for removal to 23. 

As part of the construction process, the City marks the clearing limits for the project and with an arborist makes a final determination if any trees planned for removal can be retained. 

In addition, trees scheduled for removal are posted for 14 days with a notice of their intended removal. During the 14-day noticing window, no trees are to be removed.

After the contractor staked the project area along 5th Avenue NE, but before the arborist’s review and the end of the 14-day tree removal noticing period, which would have been April 25, the contractor began cutting trees. 

In all, the contractor removed 15 trees early. This was an error in communication by the contracted city inspector and the sidewalk contractor. We acknowledge that the timing of the tree removal was an error. City staff are evaluating what led to this mistake and what steps need to be taken for future projects to ensure trees are not removed before the end of the 14-day noticing period.

The final inspection by the arborist occurred April 21. The arborist determined that all 23 trees identified for removal needed to be removed. Although the 15 trees were removed early, they still would have been removed as part of the sidewalk project. Of the 15 trees removed early, five were non-native Hollies that were found to be badly diseased and rotting.

The 5th Avenue sidewalk project is part of the 2018 Voter-Approved Sidewalk Program. We will construct sidewalks on both sides of the street and will connect to other new sidewalks that are under construction on 5th Avenue NE, north of 182nd Court, as part of Sound Transit’s 185th Street Link Light Rail Station. Sidewalks along 5th Avenue will provide a critical link for Shoreline residents to light rail.



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Shoreline City Council revises tree codes to better protect and preserve trees following two year effort by citizens

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Douglas fir photo by
Mike Remarcke
SHORELINE, WA, April 4, 2022 -- The City of Shoreline has new tree protections in place with the City Council’s passage of Ordinances 955 (on March 21) and 963 (on March 28) that revise and expand existing municipal code. These new tree protections go into effect on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Ordinance 955 states that all trees six inches in diameter at breast height (dbh) are considered significant; at least 25% of the significant trees on a given development site must be retained; and the removal of any tree 24” dbh and greater requires a clearing and grading permit from the City. 

The new code redefines a Landmark tree as 24” inches and greater as well as one having special attributes in its species. Previously, the City’s Municipal Code stated that significant trees measured 8” dbh for conifers; 12” for dbh non-conifers; 20% significant tree retention; and trees 30” dbh and greater required a tree permit.

The City Council also approved additional wording in Ordinance 963 that safeguards trees on construction sites, including increased penalties for protected trees that are removed. 

These new tree codes apply to residential, MUR-35’, MUR-45’ and Town Center-4 zones in Shoreline. (Mixed Use Residential 35 feet height limit

While the new tree codes will protect trees on some zones in Shoreline, there are seven commercial and development zones in Shoreline where all trees can be removed.

Amendments to existing municipal tree codes were submitted by the Tree Preservation Code Team, all of whom are residents of Shoreline. This group of citizens began studying the city’s tree codes in May of 2020. They submitted their amendments to the City of Shoreline in November 2020, which included nine tree code proposals, one public tree management proposal and an initiative for an Urban Forest Advisory Panel. Also included were reasons for the amendments and detailed justification. 

City staff reviewed the proposed codes and presented the proposals to the Planning Commission in October of 2021.

Citizens continued their determined campaign supporting these tree codes by emails, phone calls and public comments to City officials during the five month review process.

City Council reviewed the proposed code amendments in February of 2022. The tree codes proposed by citizens were approved by Council in March of 2022.

Street trees on 15th NE Google Earth

The tree canopy of Shoreline is well known and enjoyed not only by residents of Shoreline but also admired by visitors. One of the reasons people move to Shoreline is because of the abundance of trees that line the streets and neighborhoods. However, Shoreline and surrounding cities are losing their tall conifers and native trees to development. 

The Tree Preservation Code Team realized that trees could not be preserved unless the municipal code was changed. This grassroots campaign to change the city’s codes garnered traction with residents and tree supporters.

Due to their perseverance and the City Council’s passage of the ordinances, more trees will now be protected in Shoreline. 

With the continuing climate emergency, elected officials and the citizens of Shoreline agree that the many benefits provided by established trees, including carbon sequestration and heat reduction, along with providing needed habitat for Northwest bird populations, are all important and necessary reasons for stronger tree codes.



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April is Diversity Month in Shoreline

Sunday, April 3, 2022

April is Diversity Month, a time to recognize and celebrate all the unique cultures, backgrounds, and rich traditions that make up the Shoreline community. 

We are a community of people that come from a multitude of backgrounds and beliefs, but we all share a desire to feel welcomed and valued. 

Celebrating our diversity creates cultural awareness, which helps create spaces of inclusion and fosters belonging where people feel valued.

What you can do to celebrate diversity this month:

You can also come to City Hall and pick up a “City of Shoreline – A Welcoming Place for All” window cling. They will be available in the City Hall lobby throughout the month. City Hall is located at 17500 Midvale Ave N

--City of Shoreline



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City of Shoreline rebate program for rain gardens and native landscaping

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
Does your yard need a makeover? 

The City of Shoreline has a rebate program to help Shoreline property owners plant native landscaping beds and rain gardens! 

These gardens are distinctly Pacific Northwest and are far less maintenance than grass lawns. 

We love them because of all the environmental benefits they provide! 

Visit www.shorelinewa.gov/soakitup to learn more and see if your yard qualifies!



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Doxo program for Shoreline (Ronald) Wastewater bill is double-charging customers

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Attention to those that use Doxo for Shoreline wastewater bill payments

We were recently made aware that some wastewater utility customers using Doxo autopay were double billed in February and March. 

This resulted in double payment for the same bill. We are working with Doxo to cancel and refund all residents who have made a double payment.

When receiving the cancellation email from Doxo, please disregard the notice about your bill not being paid. It is recommended that you check your accounts to make sure everything is configured as expected.

City of Shoreline Wastewater Customer Service can be reached at 206-546-2494 if you have any additional questions.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to correct this issue.

--City of Shoreline



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2022 City of Shoreline Public Art and Cultural Services survey

Sunday, February 20, 2022

Lauren Iida Shoreline panels 2016-2017
2022 City of Shoreline Public Art and Cultural Services Survey
 

Dear Shoreline Arts and Cultural Services Community,

We're grateful to so many of you for involvement in our programs over the years; you have made our City a welcoming place for arts and culture. As we emerge from the long hibernation of the pandemic, we're excited to look ahead.

We need your help to shape the future of arts and culture in Shoreline!

We are creating a new Public Art and Cultural Services Plan that will serve as a guide for the next six years (2023-2028); the data gathered here will help shape the Plan and identify community priorities.

Please take 3-5 minutes to respond to the survey available at the links below. Answers are anonymous and not identified by individuals. Please note, the survey will close by March 10, 2022. Thank You!

English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J2NKN9X

The Salmon Hunt at Kayu Kayu Ac Park
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

2022 Encuesta de Servicios Públicos de Arte y Cultura


Estimada comunidad de servicios culturales y artísticos de Shoreline,

Estamos agradecidos con tantos de ustedes por participar en nuestros programas a lo largo de los años; usted ha hecho de nuestra Ciudad un lugar acogedor para las artes y la cultura. A medida que salimos de la larga hibernación de la pandemia, nos emociona mirar hacia el futuro.

La Ciudad de Shoreline está creando un nuevo Plan de Servicios Culturales y de Arte Pública que servirá como guía para los próximos seis años (2023 - 2028). Las respuestas son anónimas y no identificadas por individuos. La duración de la encuesta es de 3 a 5 minutos. 

Tenga en cuenta que la encuesta se cerrará el 10 de marzo de 2022. Gracias!

Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J2WMMWY

--City of Shoreline Public Art and Cultural Services



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City Manager selects Captain Ryan Abbott as Shoreline’s Interim Police Chief

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Interim King County Sheriff
Patti Cole-Tindall
Earlier this month, Interim King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall promoted Shoreline Police Chief Shawn Ledford to the King County Sheriff’s Office Command Staff as the Interim Chief of Patrol Operations Division. 

On January 25, City Manager Debbie Tarry appointed Captain Ryan Abbott as Shoreline’s Interim Police Chief until a decision on the permanent Sheriff is made.

“Captain Abbott has demonstrated his commitment and passion in serving the Shoreline community through active leadership, communication, and relationship building since joining the Shoreline Police Department in 2020,” stated City Manager Debbie Tarry. 
“I know that he will continue to build on this foundation as the Interim Police Chief. I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to promote and enhance the City’s safe community and neighborhood programs.”

Interim Chief Abbott has been the Acting Chief since Chief Ledford’s appointment to Command Staff. He has been Shoreline’s Operations Captain since November 2020. Prior to that, he was the Media Relations Officer for the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO). Abbott has been with KCSO for 16 years.

“I look forward to continuing to serve and protect this amazing community, and working with all community members to ensure everyone feels safe and respected,” stated Interim Chief Abbott.


Interim KCSO Chief of Patrol Operations
Shawn Ledford
Chief Ledford had been Shoreline’s Police Chief since 2012. He has been with KCSO for 32 years. 

Chief Ledford played an instrumental role in starting Shoreline’s RADAR program, which works to improve interactions between police and individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. It also helps to connect individuals with behavioral health services. The RADAR program has now expanded to include five North King County cities.

Both Ledford and Abbott will serve in their respective positions as interim chiefs until the King County Executive appoints a permanent Sheriff. 

At that time, if Ledford remains on Command Staff at KCSO in his position as Chief of Patrol, then KCSO and the City of Shoreline will begin a more in-depth recruitment process for the Shoreline Police Chief position. 

The in-depth process will likely include interviews with the City Manager, the City’s Leadership Team, City staff, and community members.

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Shoreline City Manager to appoint Financial Sustainability Advisory Committee

Shoreline City Hall photo by Steven H. Robinson
The Shoreline City Manager is planning to appoint 12 to 15 community members to serve on the Financial Sustainability Advisory Committee-2022 (FSAC-22). 

The goal of FSAC-22 will be to look at whether the City should seek replacement of the 2016 levy lid lift on the November 2022 General Election ballot. 

Using FSAC-22’s input, the City Manager will develop a recommendation to be reviewed by the City Council with potential action on next steps during the summer of 2022.

FSAC-22 will meet five to six times using Zoom on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00pm on March 10 and 24, April 7 and 21, and May 5 and 19. If you are interested in serving on FSAC-22, please visit shorelinewa.gov/10YFSP, click the Financial Sustainability Advisory Committee-22 link on the left, and fill out the online application by 5:00pm February 14, 2022.

The City Manager will seek to appoint people who represent a broad range of Shoreline residents and issues, including community organizations, immigrant and refugee communities, communities of color, neighborhoods, Shoreline businesses, and human services organizations.

City Council accepted the City’s 10 Year Financial Sustainability Plan in 2014. It included a strategy for engaging Shoreline residents and stakeholders in a discussion every six years regarding the possibility of replacing the expiring property tax levy lid lift, which allowed the City to increase the property tax by inflation rather than the 1% imposed by state law. 

In 2016, the City Manager formed an advisory committee for input prior to seeking Council approval to place a levy lid lift on the ballot. After evaluating the 10-year Financial Sustainability Plan, the committee recommended that the City seek replacement of the 2010 levy lid lift in November 2016.

The Council placed a measure on that ballot and Shoreline voters overwhelmingly approved the measure. That six-year levy lid lift expires in 2022.

For more information, visit shorelinewa.gov/10YFSP.


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Funding available for community-led Environmental Projects in Shoreline

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

The Twin Ponds Community Garden used mini-grant funding to grow over 2,200 lbs of produce for local foodbanks in 2021. Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
Now Accepting Applications for 2022 Environmental Mini-Grant Projects

Want to improve your community and protect the environment? The City of Shoreline offers grants of up to $5,000 to individuals, community groups and business owners for projects that enhance the environment and promote environmental stewardship in the community. 

Priority will be given to applications submitted before January 31, 2022. The final deadline to apply is March 31, 2022.

Projects must provide a tangible benefit to the community and environment and include a match of at least 20% of the grant value. The match value can be provided in volunteer service hours. Projects must focus on one of three key areas:
  1. Work Towards a Zero Waste Shoreline
  2. Support Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  3. Protect Our Natural Environment
Past projects have included: providing interactive, nature-based learning experiences for students at local elementary schools, constructing a community garden, and sponsoring free environmental events like Northwest Solar Fest and community movie nights.

Find more information and download the application at: www.shorelinewa.gov/environmentalminigrant. For questions, please contact Cameron Reed: creed@shorelinewa.gov.


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