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August 2, 2016 Primary

Initiative Measure No. 123 (Alaskan Way Park)
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City of Seattle
Initiative Measure No. 123

The City of Seattle Initiative Measure Number 123 concerns building and operating a mile-long elevated park on Alaskan Way.

If enacted, the measure would establish a public development authority (PDA) to build and operate an elevated park and other amenities along the waterfront integrating one block of the existing Alaskan Way Viaduct into the design. The PDA would seek public and private funding, including City funds, for this purpose and be responsible for its monetary liabilities. A twelve-member appointed and elected Council would govern the PDA including four members elected from the PDA Constituency, a public oversight membership group.

Should this measure be enacted into law?

Yes

No