Should Legal Aid Be Part of the King County Veterans and Human Services Levy?

In 2017, King County residents will vote on the renewal of the Veterans and Human Services Levy (VHSL), and the County is currently exploring the possibility of including civil legal aid as a part of the strategy for a renewed Veterans and Human Services Levy.

The current VHSL, which was renewed by voters in August of 2011, is set to expire in 2017. The money generated from this levy funds a wide range of programs. Currently, funds are split 50:50, providing services to either (1) veterans, military personnel, and their families or (2) individuals and families in need.

In preparation for the renewal vote in 2017, King County is convening a series of community conversations to receive input on what a renewed VHSL could and should look like. These conversations are opportunities for residents, recipients of services, service providers, and experts to voice what is important to them as the County prepares a plan for what a renewed levy could do for the community.

If you’re interest in providing input and advocating for the importance of civil legal aid, please consider attending one of the below community conversations.

The details of the Greenwood event are as follows:
Location: Greenwood Senior Center – 525 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Date: 10/12/2016
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Who: FREE and Open to the public – Snacks & Drinks provided! *Special Guest: King County Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles
RSVP: www.GreenwoodVHSL.Eventbrite.com

The details of the Capitol Hill event are as follows:
Location: Miller Community Center – 330 19th Ave E. Seattle, WA 98112
Date: 10/13/2016
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Who: FREE and Open to the public – Snacks & Drinks provided!
RSVP: www.CapHillVHSL.Eventbrite.com

The details of the Southeast Seattle (New Holly) event are as follows:
Location: Southeast Seattle Senior Center – 4655 S Holly St, Seattle, WA 98118
Date: 10/17/2016
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Who: FREE and Open to the public – Snacks & Drinks provided!
RSVP: www.SoutheastlVHSL.Eventbrite.com

The details of the Redmond event are as follows:
Location: Redmond Senior Center – 8703 160 Ave NE Redmond, WA 98052
Date: 10/20/2016
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Who: FREE and Open to the public – Snacks & Drinks provided!
RSVP: www.RedmondVHSL.Eventbrite.com