Hello Protectors of Lincoln Park.
Exciting news - We have added a lawyer to our toolkit! We need your help to find this effort. Below is the GoFundMe link (PLEASE DO NOT DONATE FURTHER TO THE change. Org Petition. We do not get those donations)
We have done an AMAZING job, and have accomplished many things:
Getting the heavy equipment removed from the critical root zone of trees
Fence removal out of the meadow which serves as important habitat and a popular destination for park-goers
Construction on hold until at least March/April
Parks to conduct study on impacts of noise and light pollution on wildlife and humans
...but, the fight is not over. Despite our consistent efforts, we believe Parks fully intends to build the courts.
Moving forward, our attorney will be an integral part in helping us accomplish our goal of removing Lincoln Park as an option for pickleball courts installation.
We need your help now to cover legal funds, and a few administrative costs.
Thus far all of our efforts have been, and will continue to be 100% volunteer run. However, adding a lawyer will afford us a level of expertise and the imperative communication abilities that are necessary for success.
So many of you have helped the movement, in so many different ways:
Public engagement and education, participation in multiple protests, canvassing, signing the petition, writing to the city, taking shifts for signature gathering at the West Seattle Junction, hours of meetings, public presentations, social media outreach, media engagement, participation on our task force, research, photo documentation, meetings with Parks and so much more.
Each participation style is invaluable.
If you haven't been able to find a style of participation that suits you, here's a perfect opportunity to help.
We appreciate the community coming together on this; we are stronger together.
Every bit helps, please consider donating to this next step to stop the installation of pickleball courts in Lincoln Park.
THANK YOU!