Levy to Move Seattle stamp on pavement on the Fairview Ave N Bridge. This bridge replacement was funded by the Levy, and this stamp shows people walking, biking, or rolling over it that their tax dollars are hard at work! Summary:
- Serving on the Levy Oversight Committee (LOC) is a volunteer opportunity that allows you to make a difference in transportation in your community. The LOC focuses on how we spend revenues from a major funding source – the Levy to Move Seattle.
- There are two open positions on the LOC!
- The LOC may be for you if you are interested in improving Seattle’s transportation system.
- The LOC monitors Levy to Move Seattle spending and revenues, reviews program and project priorities, and makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on how to spend Levy funds.
- To learn more: attend a drop-in session, email us at MoveSeattle@seattle.gov, see past LOC meeting minutes and presentations, and/or sign up for email updates.
- Apply via the City Clerk’s website by February 9, 2023.
Serving on the Levy Oversight Committee (LOC) is a volunteer opportunity that allows you to make a difference in your community. If you:
- Live in Seattle
- Are available the first Tuesday of each month from 5-7 p.m. to attend meetings, with the option to attend virtually or in-person at Seattle City Hall
…read on!
What is the LOC?
- Let’s start with the Levy to Move Seattle (“the Levy”). Approved by voters in November 2015, the 9-year, $930 million Levy to Move Seattle provides funding to improve safety for all travelers, maintain our streets and bridges, and invest in reliable, affordable travel options for a growing city.
- The Levy is SO IMPORTANT! It provides roughly 30% of the City’s transportation budget to fund new sidewalks, crosswalk re-marking, bike lanes and neighborhood greenways, new bridges like the John Lewis Memorial Bridge, bus stop improvements, paving, bridge repairs and seismic upgrades, and so much more.
- The LOC monitors Levy expenses and revenues, reviews program and project priorities, and makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on how to spend Levy proceeds.
- The LOC is composed of:
- 10 members appointed by City Council or the Mayor – this could be you!
- Members serve four-year terms.
- City Councilmember (1)
- City Budget Director (1)
- One liaison each from the Seattle Bicycle, Transit, Pedestrian, and Freight Advisory Boards (4)
- 10 members appointed by City Council or the Mayor – this could be you!
The Levy funds projects all over town, including some shown below!
You may be interested in the LOC if:
- You want an inside look at how you and your neighbors fund Seattle’s transportation system
- You want to serve as an advisor to the Mayor, Seattle City Council, and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT)
- You have about 3-8 hours a month to contribute to your community
- You have no transportation experience and want to learn something new, or have some experience in transportation and want to sharpen your skills
- You have opinions about the future of Seattle’s streets and public spaces
- You want to add a new volunteer experience with City government to your resume
- You are interested in improving Seattle’s transportation system (think bikes, buses, sidewalks, crosswalks, bridges, trucks, and more)
Primary LOC responsibilities
- Attend meetings virtually or in-person at City Hall on the first Tuesday of each month from 5-7 p.m.
- Work with your neighbors to understand community transportation priorities
- Advise the Mayor, City Council, and City departments on transportation policies
- Review City documents and plans from SDOT and other City departments as needed
- Draft letters to provide input, recommendations, and feedback on Levy programs or projects
- Consider taking a leadership role, such as co-chair or secretary, requiring a slightly greater time commitment.
If you’re interested in learning more:
- Email MoveSeattle@seattle.gov with questions.
- Join a virtual public drop-in session to chat with the Levy Oversight Committee SDOT staff liaison. RSVP is not required.
- Session 1: Wednesday, January 18, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Click here to join the meeting or call in: +1 206-686-8357, meeting ID: 272018268#
- Session 2: Wednesday, January 18, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Click here to join the meeting or call in: +1 206-686-8357, meeting ID: 272018268#
- Session 3: Wednesday, January 25, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Click here to join the meeting or call in: +1 206-686-8357, meeting ID: 272018268#
- See past public meeting minutes and presentations.
- Sign up for email updates. Choose “Move Seattle Levy” from the list of topics, and any others you might be interested in!
Want to apply, or know someone who might?
- Apply via the City Clerk’s website by February 9, 2023.
- You can apply to multiple City boards or committees at the same time.
- We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) community members, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, young people, older adults, immigrants, and multicultural and/or multilingual community members to apply.
- Volunteers will need to sign a COVID-19 attestation form and show proof of vaccination to participate on the LOC or any other SDOT board or committee.