AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Leadership & Civic Power: Highland Park activist Shamayim “Mama Shu” Harris just announced she’s running for mayor, pitching a citywide “Blight to Beauty” task force and infrastructure fixes after years of community work through Avalon Village. Community Safety & Grief: Seattle is mourning Quusaa “Q” Margarsa, found shot dead at Growler Guys, while Gloucester County, NJ, holds a vigil for a 7-year-old killed after getting off a school bus. Food & Health Support: A new 5K on June 6 will benefit Alliance Community Pantry, and Airdrie’s Hike for Hospice is pushing for local hospice services. Public Space Access: Spokane City Council approved a new public spaces program to streamline permits and expand sidewalk cafes, street eats, and parklets. Education Planning: Austin ISD is restarting community meetings on boundary changes, with no final recommendations yet. Community Building Through Arts & Care: Café S.O.U.L. earned a Citizens Bank Small Business Community Champion Award, and Edmonds is hosting an EMS Week open house with hands-only CPR and free safety items. Ongoing Community Funding: Eastern Bank promoted Yongmei Chen to lead its Community Development Lending Group, continuing affordable housing and nonprofit lending.
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