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As reported on Wallyhood, the Wallingford Community Council (WCC) met on Tuesday, May 5th in the chapel of the Good Shepherd Center to elect new members of the board.

Board Election Results & Transition (courtesy of Bonnie Williams and Matt Hallett)

Thank you to our dedicated outgoing board from the past two years:

• Ted Hunter
• Mark Johanson
• Matt Hallett
• Mary Hodder
• Margaret Holt
• Jen Ring Perez (one year)
• Bonnie Williams (President)

Bonnie is the only member leaving the board, after two terms as President and ten years of WCC involvement. She will help with the summer transition to incoming President Alexis Chartouni and prepare the board for the fall.

Alexis brings significant knowledge in building and land use to the role. Thank you also to Miranda Berner (past President), who remains involved year-round and served as Nominating Committee Chair for the May 5th election.

Newly elected board, joining President Alexis Chartouni:

• Mark Johanson — Treasurer
• Matt Hallett — Secretary / Tech & Communications
• Margaret Holt — Vice President
• Jen Ring Perez — At Large
• Larry Bush — At Large (begins September 2026)
• Michelle Hamilton — At Large (begins September 2026)

Address by Assistant Police Chief Tyrone Davis

After board elections, WCC welcomed keynote speaker Assistant Police Chief Tyrone Davis to address the audience. We had a large crowd, including Wallingford Chamber of Commerce business owners who connected directly with the Seattle Police Department about recent burglaries along N 45th Street.

Assistant Chief Davis took a wide range of questions. Among the highlights:

• The Community Service Officer program is restarting, with 24 CSOs assigned across the five Seattle precincts (no badges, no guns) to handle a variety of non-emergency police business.
• There are 103 police recruits in training (one-year program), though AC Davis acknowledged the ongoing shortage of officers in Seattle.
• The Seattle motorcycle police force is preparing to escort dignitaries and athletes for the FIFA World Cup (mid-June to mid-July), with help from other jurisdictions to support the expected 800,000 visitors.
• A new community engagement program, “Our City, Our Safety,” will rotate monthly between precincts. The next session is Monday, July 7th, 6–7:30 pm at Bitter Lake. More info: SPD Blotter — Our City, Our Safety 2026

Meeting Notice: Waterway 20 Public Meeting #2

Notice from Jeff Carter: Please join the WCC for a public meeting on Tuesday, May 26th, from 4 to 5:30 pm, at Ivar’s Salmon House, 401 NE Northlake Way, to discuss increasing recreational access to Lake Union. WCC has a grant and a pending permit to reopen Waterway 20, a former public access point on Lake Union adjacent to Gas Works Park (currently occupied by the Seattle Police Harbor Patrol).

Updates will be provided about the site assessment and cleanup process, plus we’ll discuss what community members and organizations can do to advocate for the reopening of Waterway 20 and address any questions you may have. See the previous Wallyhood article for more information, and check out WCC’s Shorelines page.

Food (buffet) and drinks (non-alcoholic) will be provided! Space is limited. Please RSVP by email.

Meeting Notice: Next WCC General Meeting

Date: Wednesday, June 3rd
Time: 7–9 pm
Location: Good Shepherd Center Room 202, 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N

The WCC welcomes the community to attend the June 3rd General Meeting. The primary topic will be Phase 2, “Centers and Corridors,” of the Seattle Comprehensive Plan, recapping the May 14th and May 28th Select Committee (Full Council) meetings, and preparing for the Public Hearing scheduled for Thursday, July 23rd at 9:30 am. Items of interest include the frequency of transit bus routes and how that affects the Wallingford and Tangletown Neighborhood Centers. We’ll also touch on the Mayor’s Office meeting about upcoming Phases 3 and 4, “Taller, Denser, Faster.”

Should be an informative meeting.