October 17th Community Meeting Recap

Written By Montlake Webmaster

On October 17th, 2026 over 100 members of the Montlake Community gathered at the Montlake Community Club. Thank you to all that presented and were part of the event, we couldn’t have done it without you!

The agenda included:

  • Montlake Community Club Overview and Update

    • Ester Bergen, President Montlake Community Club

  • Public Safety Presentation

    • Captain James Britt, Seattle Police Department

    • Lisa Daugaard and Michelle McClendon, LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion/ Let Everyone Advance with Dignity)

    • Dr. Amy Barden and Davonte Belle, CARE (911 - Community Assisted Response and Engagement)

  • Emergency Preparedness

    • Ellen Santarelli and Cindi Barker, Montlake Emergency Hub

  • Montlake Gateway Project Update and Discussion

    • Rachel Ben Schmuel, Montlake Community Club Civic Outreach Lead and Montlake Gateway Committee Lead

    • Joy Hunt, Seattle Office of Housing, Homeownership Division

    • Patrick Sullivan, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties

    • Kathleen Hosfeld & Graydon Manning, Homestead Community Land Trust

Many resources were shared and can be found in the presentation below. Click on the image to view the content.

Ask for members of the community:

  • Public Safety Concerns are to reach out to contacts provided

  • Non Emergency Issues to be filed through Find it Fix It

  • Reach out to Montlakehub@montlake.net to get involved in neighborhood emergency preparedness.

  • Share ideas for grocery store alternatives and feedback on the Montlake Gateway project to zoning@montlake.net

We look forward to seeing everyone soon in the community. Please reach out to info@montlake.net at any time.

Click here to view the slides from the October 17th Meeting

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