CRIME: Southwest Precinct Lt.
David Terry and Sgt.
Simon Edison ( were first on the agenda. Crime is down in Fauntleroy, they told the FCA. One attendee asked them about the category of catalytic-converter theft, after it had happened in their neighborhood. They didn’t have stats on that, the SPD guests said, but they said there’s a regional operation under way “to put the kibosh on it.” It’s a nationwide problem, they explained, complicated by the stolen catalytic converters being taken across state lines for the removal of precious metals. Not only is a regional task force working on it, they said, but there’s federal jurisdiction because of the interstate transport of stolen items. If it happens to you, they urged, please report it.
Kalo January 17, 2021 (8:41 am)
The “not open to comments or dialogue “ is a WSF mo at informational meetings. At their “input” meetings with ridership, they “listen”, then did whatever they damn well pleased! Slippery outfit, WSF is!
S January 17, 2021 (11:13 am)
WSF listens to the Fauntleroy Community, West Seattle, Vashon, Southworth, then makes decisions that balance the needs of ALL constituents. Not getting everything you want doesn’t mean they are not listening. It just means that the world doesn’t revolve around you alone. I can’t figure out if this over-the-top language by FCA means they really don’t understand that, or if it’s just part of a negotiating strategy where you ask for the moon in the hopes of getting something in between. Either way, it’s wrong.
USPS mail for a postcard from the
Fauntleroy Community Association, announcing its every-two-years survey. We’re sharing the announcement too:
Every two years, the Fauntleroy Community Association conducts a survey of more than 3,000 residents in Fauntleroy. We ask questions about current issues affecting the Fauntleroy community, West Seattle, and Seattle as a whole. This allows us to understand what is important to our community members and helps the board set priorities.
The FCA exists to consider and act on concerns affecting the quality of life and character of the Fauntleroy community. Examples of issues and projects we have engaged in include public safety, the ferry, zoning and parking. We also sponsor or co-sponsor events such as the Fall Festival, the Fauntleroy Food Fest, the business triangle planter boxes, and this year’s Halloween pumpkin hunt.