Sybil Bailey confirmed by City Council as new housing authority Commissioner

SEATTLE—September 14, 2006—City Council confirmed the Mayor's nomination of Sybil Bailey to Seattle Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners. Sybil Bailey, a long-time resident of public housing, was nominated by the Mayor following an extensive recruitment, application and interview process. Click here to find out more.

Contractor selected for second phase of construction at High Point

SEATTLE—September 13, 2006—Tri-State Construction Incorporated was awarded the Infrastructure Contract for part of the Phase II construction at High Point and they are already making progress. Fences have been placed to cordon off the areas that will be worked on, including demolition of the old housing and infrastructure work. Click here to learn more.

Family Self-Sufficiency program participant achieves goals

SEATTLE—September 13, 2006—Thanks to a positive attitude, ambition and support from programs like Section 8 and Seattle Housing's Family Self- Sufficiency program, Kristine's life has changed. She recently graduated from the FSS program, is no longer on housing assistance, has steadily progressed in her job and is even thinking about buying a house. Click here to find out more about Kristine and the FSS program.

Second phase of redevelopment construction at Rainier Vista extended

SEATTLE—September 12, 2006—Seattle Housing Authority is adding a year to the schedule for construction of Phase II of the Rainier Vista redevelopment in order to account for delays due to plan changes and to mesh more effectively with Sound Transit's construction schedule. Click here for details and copies of the plan and budget.

Yesler Terrace Citizen Review Committee meets on October 12

SEATTLE—September 12, 2006—Chaired by former Seattle Mayor Norman B. Rice, the citizen review committee for Yesler Terrace will include community stakeholders, including residents, who are invested in the future of Yesler Terrace. The committee's first meeting will be on October 12 at the Yesler Terrace Community Center. Click here for more information.