We’d like to welcome our newest sponsor here on Wallyhood, King County Councilmember Larry Phillips. As a representative of our district, we’ve asked him to share a few words. Take it away, Councilmember Phillips:
I’m Larry Phillips, your representative on the King County Council. I’ve been a longtime representative of District 4 on the council, and starting in 2012, the District 4 boundaries expanded east to 1st Avenue NE to include a large portion of the Wallingford neighborhood. I look forward to getting to know you better and learning more about your neighborhood concerns, particularly as they relate to county services like Metro Transit service, water quality, regional justice, and elections. I serve as the council’s Chair of the Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee, so my priorities are protecting transit service, growing jobs, and promoting environmental sustainability.
Many thanks to Councilmember Phillips for supporting Wallyhood, along with our other fine sponsors:
Aditi Yoga | Bodywork: Aditi offers yoga for everyone in our bright Wallingford studio. They welcome all ages and body types to their classes as well as offering a selection of classes for pre- and postnatal moms. With three massage therapists on staff, Aditi is a one-stop solution for all of your yoga and bodywork needs. Aditi’s therapists have years of hands-on experience in helping clients release muscle tension and stress. They are also certified prenatal and postnatal massage specialists. For more information about Aditi Yoga | Bodywork, visit www.aditiyogastudio.com.
Bedrooms and More: Another great example of why it pays to buy local: the people who own and run this store are local folks who want you to have a good night’s sleep and, while they’re at it, want to make the world a better place. Read our welcome message to get the feeling for who they are, then ask yourself: do I deserve a good night’s sleep?
Cooper Jacobs: Chances are, if you’re reading this, you already live in Wallingford. But maybe you rent and you yearn to own. Maybe you just need a different house. Want to talk to someone who specializes in Wallingford real estate? Find yourself a hidden gem.
Fuerte Fitness: A gem of a gym in Wallingford! Gift certificates are available for personal training, memberships, semi-private training, and classes from Bellydancing to Zumba so that you can give the gift of health for the holidays.
Kirchoff Fitness: This is not your ordinary boot camp. It’s the best fitness kick-start you’ll ever get: Training with a fun group of motivated women, with fitness challenges for every level, and no two days the same. If you want to start your exercise program from scratch, or take your fitness to the next level, Seattle’s Best Boot Camp will provide you with measurable results. And you’ll have a blast getting there. Personal and group training available too.
Lakeside Dental: Specializing in full dental services. Lakeside will help you maintain a healthy and beautiful smile.
Lesli Dalaba of Treetop Acupuncture brings comfort, health and well-being to Wallingford from her backyard aerie.
Michelle Quesada: A Wallingford-based architect specializing in sustainable designs.
Murphy’s Irish Pub has happy hour every Monday-Friday from 3-6:30pm, plus appetizers and daily specials every day from 3-9 pm.
Perche No’ Pasta and Vino: Be sure to check out Perche No’s Malaysian & Thai Cuisine Event on Monday, November 28, from 4:00pm-10:00pm. Make your reservations now because they fill up quickly.
Reed Painting: Whether you want to add new color to your home, refinish your deck, fix things around the house, or anything else, Reed Painting Company is sure to have the answer you seek.
Scarecrow Video is not just one the best independent video stores in Seattle, it’s one of the best in the country. One commenter on our initial post welcoming them aboard called them the “Powell’s Books of Video”. High praise, indeed. And did you know they have 2-for-1 rentals every Wednesday? And now, Scarecrow Video has a coffee/tea bar in the store? Check it out!
Tangerine Spa Studio: Located at 1714 N. 45th St., inside Salon Metro. Owner, Esthetician, and LMP, Katie Breitling has been keeping folks happy and healthy in Wallingford for six years. Breitling loves educating her guests on the importance of healthy skin and a healthy, happy body and thinks facials and massage should be viewed as necessary maintenance, not pampering. A balanced mind, body, and spirit will allow you to be a more fabulous you!
The Fitness Lab: The Fitness Lab offers customizable fitness programs for clients from every walk of life, all ages and all fitness levels.
Turnpike Pizza: Specializing in thin-crust, authentic “New York style” pizza, with locally sourced produce and traditional toppings. Turnpike Pizza is located at 6900 E. Green Lake Way in the Circa building which offers free parking to the restaurant’s patrons. If you click here or over on their ad to the right, you’ll find some great coupons exclusive to Wallyhood readers.
UW Medicine: The new UW Neighborhood Ravenna Clinic offers a complete spectrum of primary care services for the entire family, including obstetrics and gynecology and travel medicine services. The clinic will also offer ancillary services including on-site laboratory, digital X-ray facilities, and nutrition services.
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If I’m not mistaken, Larry Phillips’ district ends at the 98103 zip code. So if you live east of 1st Ave NE, your councilmember is Larry Gossett (which is why “The 105” has all the bitchin’ food trucks and the raddest people).
Aw Doug, you had to divide this neighborhood, huh? Actually, according to the King County Council site, the boundaries have changed and you are now one of us. Bwa ha ha!
http://www.kingcounty.gov/council/councilmembers.aspx
I think if you zoom way in on that map, you’ll see that East Wallingford is still Gossettville.
I’ll check with the Councilmember’s office. It coud very well be that 98105 folks are better map readers.
The Councilmember’s office verified that I-5 is the eastern boundary.
Phillips’ office is partially correct. North of 60th, his district borders I-5. South of 60th, it’s Gossett’s district. Here’s a link to look up your district. And here’s a link to the new district maps.
I’ll forward this to them.
Can he help us get the AIA boundaries changed??!!!
can he help us with the Skansa.Brooks/Spaghetti Houswe dilemna? We want to have a building but we dont want to use compliance standards drama.
I don’t see a role for Councilmember Phillips regarding the Skanska/Brooks development, given that he represents all of us in District 4, and as we’ve seen, there are quite diverse ponts of view on this topic. {Also, it’s a City of Seattle issue, not a King County Council one.}
I note that Councilmember Phillipps cites Metro Transit service, water quality, regional justice, and elections. At the top of my list would be Metro Transit service, but what do others see as priorities among King County issues affecting our area?
I hope Larry can help save the 26 in the next round of Metro route revisions (coming next year when the Aurora “Rapid Ride” starts).
Thanks, @Doug. You were right and I’ve updated the copy, replacing I-5 with 1st Avenue N.E.
well, we can start with he wants to know more about our neighborhood concerns.. and he is CHAIR of committee of transportation, economy and ENVIRONMENT! he might know someone or something which is helpful. Ultimately the building will likely be built.. but maybe he can help them chop ten feet off the top.