Queen Anne News 3-20-2024

2024 Northwest Green Home Tour set for April 27

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The Northwest Green Home Tour is gearing up for another year on Saturday, April 27. Free and fun for the whole family, this in-person tour features healthy, green new homes and remodels throughout the greater Seattle area and beyond. Visit https://nwgreenhometour.org/register/ for free tickets. A $10 donation is suggested.

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Joe Mizrahi and Sarah Clark appointed to Seattle School Board

By Alison Sabella Contributing Writer

Joe Mizrahi and Sarah Clark have been sworn in as the newest members of the Seattle School Board. The two were unanimously voted in to lead districts 2 and 4 at the last meeting of the board on April 3.

Held at the John Stanford Center, the Oath of Office ceremony was conducted by Superintendent Dr. Bret Jones who welcomed the two members into the school district administration.

“I’m confident that your lived experiences, your passion will show in your policy making and decision making and your support for our 48,000 students and over 6,000 employees,” Dr. Jones said. “I think our city will be better because of your presence and I thank you for your willingness to serve.”

Clark now represents District 2’s Ballard, Magnolia, Phinney Ridge and Green Lake, while Director Mizrahi serves District 4’s Fremont, Queen Anne, South Lake Union and parts of downtown.

After officially taking the Oath of Office, Mizrahi and Clark addressed their new colleagues and constituents in brief statements.

“I look forward to listening and

learning from you all, working hard to make sure your voices are heard through my work and advocating with you for more state funding,” Clark said. “I don't want us to return the district to status quo that has been broken for decades.”

Clark has more than a decade

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Newly appointed directors, Sarah Clark (second from left) and Joe Mizrahi (far right), pose with the board members and superintendent.

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time before April 8, 2024 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the April 8, 2024 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Owner Trustee for VRMTG Asset Trust or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS IVONA JONES 931 SOUTH 32ND STREET, RENTON, WA 98055

of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www. hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov Dated: December 14, 2023 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number:

date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of De

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a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice

HEREBY GIVEN that on May 10, 2024, 10:00 AM, at 4th Ave entrance King County Administration Building, located one block east of the Courthouse, 500 4th Ave, Seattle, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of King,

with said written Notice of Default orthe written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place December 6, 2023 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale.

X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in

of experience advocating for diverse communities on the state and federal level. She holds a masters of education from the University of Washington and currently works as the director of policy at the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. She said her interest for the position comes from a deep passion for eliminating barriers for BIPOC children and families in Washington state.

Clark and Mizrahi both committed to engaging with their constituents by visiting schools within their respective districts and collaborating with students, staff and parents.

In his statement Mizrahi welcomed the challenge that comes with the role.

“I am so grateful I engaged in this process. [I was able] to hear all these challenges people are facing but also hear the hope and love that people have for the school district,” he said. “Of course, there’s a lot to work on. We have one of the biggest opportunity gaps in the country in our school district and what I’m really excited about is I feel like I’m joining a board that’s already committed to taking that on, head on. We have our work cut out for us but we’re not shying from it.”

Mizrahi has three children currently attending Seattle Public Schools. He spent 15 years advocating for Washington’s largest union, UFCW 3000 which represents grocery, retail and healthcare workers. Educated in political science and Law from Brandeis and the University of San Diego, Mizrahi cites community organization as the core of his work and ran for the director position to ensure that the school system lives up to its best potential as a leveler of disparities in our society.

The new directors join a board tasked with navigating the district’s budgetary constraints which may force school closures in the near future.

“Their dedication to our students, teachers and the broader SPS community will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the quality of education we provide,” Dr. Jones, SPS superintendent, said.

Now operating with a full board, the directors and superintendent expressed optimism about the school board’s work.

The writer is a UW Journalism News Lab reporter.

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