By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Sharon Maeda submitted her application for the Council position vacated by Sally Clark (as of April 13). According to Maeda, “After 47 years of professional life, I have just retired. At the same time, there was never any question that I would continue to work for social justice. And, despite […]
New senior housing community accepting applications
The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) announces the availability of 50 brand new Senior HUD-subsidized affordable apartments located in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, close to the Seattle Public Library, Ballard Commons Park, NW Market Street and the Majestic Bay movie theater. Occupancy begins January 2015.
Sharon Maeda named executive director of new nonprofit
Sharon Maeda has been named executive director of a new nonprofit, 21 PROGRESS, based in Seattle.
HUD awards grant to National CAPACD
In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development
Sims sworn in as deputy U.S. housing secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — On May 8, former King County Executive Ron Sims was sworn in to a high-ranking job within the Obama administration. Sims’ last day as King County Executive was May 7.