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Shivali Shah
After my first campaign event: Lego Brunch : A Special Ward 2 Election Edition. Thank you to Ayelet & Jon for hosting a lovely brunch. Thanks to Sarah, Santana, and Mauli for helping me make way too much french toast!… Continue Reading →
At the Waterhole for Baba Ras D’s Sunday 11am Drum Class for kids.($3 donation) The Waterhole also hosts other regular community events including Wednesday mornings, 11am, a meeting of the new parents club. Parents and soon-to-be parents meet to share… Continue Reading →
On Wednesday evening, the Mount Rainier Business Association hosted their first ever Candidates’ Forum. Questions were taken ahead of time from local businesses and the public. Welcome by Larry Solomon, MRBA President 2 Minute Opening Statements from each candidate… Continue Reading →
Monday night was the night to submit your name to be on the ballot for the May 4 election. I came armed with 94 signatures. They went through some pages and gave the rest back since they didn’t need so… Continue Reading →
Newly formed Friends of Dueling Creek are organizing a clean up day. Dueling Creek runs through Mount Rainier, but not many residents are aware of its beauty or the environmental issues from which it suffers. Ward 2 resident, Fran Toler,… Continue Reading →
Joe’s 20th Anniversary Gala on Saturday:Encore! 20 More! was a beautiful affair which transformed the Mount Rainier community bedrock arts center into an elegant venue with live sculpture, costume exhibit, live music, and delicious food. Everyone from Joe’s regulars to… Continue Reading →
Last night’s community meeting with the MtR Police Department had Chief Scott and the entire police department answering resident’s questions. Questions ranged from ways in which officers de-escalate a situation, issues officers face during a heated encounter, MtR in the… Continue Reading →
I attended last night’s State Highway Administration’s meeting with the community on redoing Queens Chapel Road between Hamilton Avenue and Eastern Avenue. Community members commented on their concerns including: traffic calming devices, plants & trees, bike lanes, sidewalks, and traffic… Continue Reading →
Police Chief Michael Scott gave a tour of the Mount Rainier Police Department to me and current MtR Councilmembers Jesse Christopherson & Jacqlyn Riposo. Through speaking with Scott and other members of the MRPD, I learned about some of their… Continue Reading →
Hello Friends & Neighbors! Canvassing has been great so far. It started when there was a ton of snow on the ground with many layers and snowboots and in a matter of 2-3 weeks, I am wearing sunglasses and short… Continue Reading →