About Neighborhoods

General Contact Information:

Peter McGraw, Senior Public Information Officer
(206) 615-0950, or email peter.mcgraw@seattle.gov

Mayor's 2007-2008 Proposed Department of Neighborhoods Budget

Bernie Matsuno and Hazel Bhang Barnett presented the Mayor's 2007-2008 Proposed Department of Neighborhoods Budget to the Seattle City Council on October 2. View presentation (PDF). Should you have any questions about the budget, please contact Hazel Bhang Barnett at 206 615 0885 or Grace Dygico at 206 684 0466.

Department of Neighborhood's Mission

The Department of Neighborhoods works to bring government closer to the residents of Seattle by engaging them in civic participation; helping them become empowered to make positive contributions to their communities; and by involving more of Seattle's underrepresented residents, including communities of color and immigrants, in civic discourse, processes, and opportunities.

How the Department of Neighborhoods addresses the Mayor's Priorities

"Building Strong Families and Healthy Communities"

The Neighborhood Matching Fund. The Neighborhood Matching Fund awards money to Seattle neighborhood groups and organizations for a broad array of neighborhood-initiated improvement, organizing or planning projects. Visit the Matching Fund web site.

Office for Education. The City of Seattle's Office for Education helps all children and youth succeed in school, helping them thrive academically and to graduate from high school. Our work includes the Families and Education Levy, City/School Partnerships, and Community Partnerships. Visit the Office for Education web site.

Neighborhood Service Centers. Thirteen Neighborhood Service Centers link City government to Seattle's neighborhoods. Some are payment sites for Seattle City Light, combined utilities, parking tickets, pet licenses, and even passport application processing in some locations. Find the one nearest you on this comprehensive map: Locate a Service Center near you!

P-Patch Program. The Department of Neighborhoods' P-Patch Program, in conjunction with the not-for-profit P-Patch Trust, provides community garden space for residents of 44 Seattle neighborhoods. Visit the P-Patch web site.