The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an American immigration policy allowing some individuals who entered the country as minors, and had either entered or remained in the country illegally, to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation and to be eligible for a work permit.…...
Engaging Employees in Seattle’s Civic Life
Businesses that invest in their employees’ personal and professional development, leadership training and community engagement have an important competitive edge. Our 2017 Greater Seattle Civic Health Index showed that engaged employees are more loyal, work harder and stay at their jobs longer. Companies that are committed to the community are…...
Supporting the Immigrant Community: Actions and Barriers
The following list of personal actions and barriers (to support the immigrant community) were compiled from over 50 participants at our recent Civic Boot Camps focused on immigration on August 18th and 25th. Actions Support grassroots leaders and organizations with my time and resources. Share successful immigrant/refugee stories in the community.…...
News: Washington State Senate Candidates Dhingra and Englund to Meet in Luncheon Debate
Seattle, WA, August 24, 2017 – Seattle CityClub and KIRO 7 will present a luncheon debate between Washington 45th legislative district candidates Manka Dhingra and Jinyoung Lee Englund on October 10, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (doors open at 11:30 a.m.) at Microsoft Conference Center in Redmond. The debate will…...
News: Seattle CityClub Welcomes New Board Members
Amy Barnes Amy Barnes has worked in Pacific Northwest and Alaskan political and public affairs for over 20 years. She began her career working in Washington, DC for U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski. In 1997, she moved to Seattle and co-founded a fundraising and event management firm that eventually became Fundraising…...
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