NIMBY CM Rivera Amendment would eliminate most of the Bryant Neighborhood Center

Hello all,

After three years of community input, I regret that the plan put forward by District 4 Councilmember Maritza Rivera does not meet the moment of our housing shortage. Councilmember Rivera’s Amendment, Amendment 39, would remove the vast majority of parcels from the Neighborhood Center. As “compensation,” the proposal would include a few specific new parcels, including the Ronald McDonald House.

The Ronald McDonald House is a key community resource that temporarily houses families at Children’s Hospital for free. In all likelihood, it will not be redeveloped (and if it were, that would mean families struggling to afford treatment at Children’s). The outcome is clear – making sure the Neighborhood Center in Bryant is effectively removed.

CM Rivera Amendment Map

This development is disappointing. However, there are a number of actions we can all take to ensure this amendment does not pass. This Friday, a hybrid public hearing will be held allowing the public the opportunity to speak:

• Virtual Comment: Begins at 9:30am. Sign-ups open at 8:30am. Please register here.
• In-Person Comment at Seattle City Hall (600 4th Ave): Begins at 3:00pm. Sign-ups start at 2:00pm and close at 6:30pm, but testimony may run late into the night.

If you are unable to attend the public hearing, there are other ways to get involved:

• Send an email to your councilmembers. Councilmembers Rivera ([Maritza.Rivera@seattle.gov](mailto:Maritza.Rivera@seattle.gov)), Nelson ([Sara.Nelson@seattle.gov](mailto:Sara.Nelson@seattle.gov)) and Mercedes-Rinck ([AlexisMercedes.Rinck@seattle.gov](mailto:AlexisMercedes.Rinck@seattle.gov)) all represent Bryant.

• Sign and share the original petition to protect the Bryant Neighborhood Center.

Public testimony, emails and petitions all move the needle for local issues like this. The vote is expected to be close, so every little bit helps.