What is the Capitol Hill Community Council?
The Capitol Hill Community Council (“CHCC” or “Council”) exists to serve the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle by providing a democratic forum for community voice, collaboration, and representation to governmental agencies and other institutions. These bylaws set forth the structure, rights, and responsibilities of the Council, its Board, committees, and members.
Is the Capitol Hill Community Council part of the city?
No. The CHCC is an independent group.
Where is Capitol Hill?
We define Capitol Hill as:
- West: I-5 (just east of downtown)
- North: Roanoke Street and Interlaken Boulevard
- East: 23rd and 24th Avenue East
- South: E. Pike Street from I-5 to Broadway, then Broadway to E. Madison Street, then E. Madison Street to 23rd Avenue East
Both sides of boundary streets are included. Boundaries do not limit representation by other councils.
This map roughly corresponds to these boundaries.
What does the Capitol Hill Community Council do?
The purpose of the CHCC is to:
- Promote inclusive participation in community issues and decisions.
- Provide a transparent, accountable forum for proposing and implementing organizational direction and policy.
- Strengthen connections among neighbors, local organizations, and businesses by organizing events, workshops, and community-building activities.
- Represent community interests and provide accessible channels for residents to raise concerns, ideas, and priorities and to ensure governmental agencies and institutions hear directly from those affected.
All actions of the Council shall be guided by principles of transparency, equity, democratic participation, and deliberative respect. In the interpretation of these bylaws or any related policy, ambiguity shall be resolved in favor of member empowerment and democratic participation.
When does the Capitol Hill Community Council meet?
Usually we meet 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm at Seattle Central College.
Questions: chcc.officers@gmail.com