St Rat

Update for those following along- I’ve posted in several threads on this but wanted to put out a general PSA.

I called Seattle Parks this morning for more information on why St Rat/Hot Rat summer mosaic keeps getting covered up. Apparently, St. Rat/Hot Rat Summer is on a pump house owned and maintained by Seattle Utilities, so not under the jurisdiction of Seattle Parks. I know a bunch of people have been calling and emailing Seattle Parks so just want to let you know!

If you are interested in helping keep St. Rat uncovered you could try calling and emailing Seattle utilities! Their main number is: 206-684-3000.

However, this issue may fall more squarely under the purview of the Spring Clean/Graffiti removal department(although if course St. Rat is not graffiti!!!!)- reachable by phone at (206)684-7647, and by email at adoptastreet@seattle.gov

I have already called and left a message, will update when I hear back! In the meantime I will probably email them as well, and hope more of you will do the same! I know it’s a small thing in the grand scheme, but I really do admire the quirky creativity that I feel is unique to Cap Hill, and I hate seeing that stifled. Plus, who could hate Hot Rat Summer!

Also- so funny. When i spoke to the parks department they were very supportive and said they don’t know why it keeps getting painted over. The woman I spoke with said that everyone at Seattle Parks really likes St. Rat/Hot Rat Summer 🥹