Savvy Senior: How to find a good doctor
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some good resources to help me locate some quality doctors in my area? I’m looking for an orthopedic doctor for my 77-year-old mother and a new internist for me, since my doctor retired last year.
Searching Susan
Dear Susan,
1/2 cup chopped dill fronds and chervil, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, medium thickness
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Place in a large saucepan and cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until the quinoa grains release their white tail (germ), 12 to 14 minutes. Drain the quinoa in a fine mesh sieve, then transfer to a bowl. Stir in olive oil, salt, garlic, the lemon zest, cumin, coriander and black pepper. Cool to room temperature, then stir in the dill, chervil and chives. (If you add the herbs while the quinoa is warm, the heat will wilt the greens.) Taste and add more seasoning to your preference.
While the quinoa is cooling, heat the oven to 425 degrees. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus, then neatly trim the base with a paring knife. Spread the asparagus in one layer on a rimmed baking tray. Lightly drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, turning the asparagus to coat. Roast in the oven until the asparagus are bright in color and crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes, depending on their thickness. Remove and cool slightly. Spread the quinoa on a serving platter or in a large, shallow serving bowl. Arrange the asparagus over the quinoa. Lightly drizzle the salad with olive oil and the juice of half a lemon. Garnish with additional lemon zest and dill or chervil. Serve at room temperature.
Lynda Balslev is an award-winning writer, cookbook author, and recipe developer based in northern California. Visit TasteFood at TasteFoodblog.com.
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choice of doctor can determine which hospital you go to, if needed, so find out where the doctor has admitting privileges. Then use some hospital ratings services like Medicare. gov/care-compare (click on “Hospitals”) to see how it compares with other hospitals in the area.
Finding and researching doctors is a lot easier than it used to be. Today, there are variety of websites you can turn to that provide databases of U.S. doctors, their professional medical histories, and ratings and reviews from past patients on a number of criteria. Here are some good sites to help you get started, along with a few additional tips that can help you find the right doctors.
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To help you locate some good doctors in your area, a good first step is to get referrals from trusted friends, along with any doctors, nurses or other healthcare professionals you know. You also need to check your insurance provider. Call your insurer for a list of approved doctors or ask whether the doctor you’re considering is in-network.
If your mother is enrolled in original Medicare, you can use the care compare tool at Medicare.gov/ care-compare – click on “Doctors & Clinicians.”
This will let you find doctors by name, medical specialty or by geographic location that accept original Medicare. If she’s enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, call or visit the plan website to get a list of approved candidates.
Once you find a few doctors, you need to call their office to verify that they still accept your insurance, and if they are accepting new patients.
You should also consider hospital affiliation. Your
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After you find a few doctors you’re interested in, there are various websites you can consult, to help you evaluate them. For example, the Federation of State Medical Boards offers a tool at DocInfo.org that will let you find out doctor’s board certifications, education, states with active licenses, and whether or not a physician has been disciplined by a state medical board.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Data) is also a good source for researching doctors. For example, it will help you find out how many times a doctor did a particular procedure and what they charge for it – go to Data. CMS.gov/tools and click on “Medicare Physician & Other Practitioner Look-up Tool.” And to learn about the financial relationship that doctors have with drug and medical device companies, visit OpenPaymentsData.CMS. gov.
Some other good sites for finding and researching healthcare professionals include Healthgrades (healthgrades.com) and Vitals (vitals.com).
Both sites provide substantial doctor’s information on education and training, hospital affiliations, board certification, awards and recognitions, professional misconduct, disciplinary action, office locations and accepted insurance plans.
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is: Petition for Divorce You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this summons is published. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): [X] FL Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage You can get the Response form and other forms you need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, King County 401 4th Ave N, Rm 2C, Kent, Washington 980324429 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his lawyer fills out below: /s/ Evelyn Owusu, Petitioner Date 4/15/2024 [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 24109 62nd Way S, #102 Kent, Washington 98032 (Optional) email: Evieowusu2@ gmail.com (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024 Superior Court of Washington, County of King In re the marriage of: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): MARIA D. DOMINGUEZ And Respondent/s (other party/parties): JESUS GEISER BIELMA No. 24-3-01231-5 KNT Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): Jesus Geiser Bielma I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Petition for Divorce You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this summons is published. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): FL Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage You can get the Response form and other forms you need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee).
3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, King County 401 4th Ave N, Rm 2C, Kent, Washington 98032-4429 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his lawyer fills out below: /s/ Maria D. Dominguez, Date 4/2/2024 [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 604 S 146th St. Burien, Washington 98168 (Optional) email: mariadominguezmontalvo1@gmail.com (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) This Summons is issued according to Rufe 4. 1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024 TS No WA08000003-20-4 TO No 230544708-WA-MSO NOTICE OF TRUST-
EE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: CHRISTOPHER M KERR, AN UNMARRIED MAN, AND HEIDI M KIRK, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Current
Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage Company DBA Evergreen Home Loans Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust:
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, State of Washington, to-wit: UNIT 105, OF SEABIRD, A CONDOMINIUM RECORDED IN VOLUME 11 OF CONDOMINIUMS,PAGES 100 THROUGH 105, INCLUSIVE; AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION THEREOF, RECORDED UNDER KING COUNTY RECORDING NO. 7611290560; AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; SITUATE IN THE CITY OF SEATTLE, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 7628300170 More commonly known as 1221 HARBOR AVE SW UNIT 105, SEATTLE, WA 98116 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 29, 2017, executed by CHRISTOPHER M KERR, AN UNMARRIED MAN, AND HEIDI M KIRK, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded June 30, 2017 as Instrument No. 20170630001580 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage Company DBA Evergreen Home Loans and recorded December 11, 2023 as Instrument Number 20231211000271 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage Company DBA Evergreen Home Loans, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From February 1, 2023 To February 1, 2024 Number of Payments 13 $39,687.69 Total $39,687.69
LATE CHARGE INFORMATION February 1, 2023 February 1, 2024 $1,105.78 $1,105.78
PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note
Dated: June 29, 2017 Note Amount $401,850.00 Interest Paid To: January 1, 2023 Next Due Date: February 1, 2023 Current Beneficiary: Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage Company DBA Evergreen Home Loans Contact Phone No: (602) 457-8211 Address: 4500 S. Lakeshore Drive, Suite 695, Tempe, AZ 85282 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $364,533.93, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on June 7, 2024. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by May 27, 2024, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before May 27, 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 May 27, 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, Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage Company DBA Evergreen Home Loans or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS CHRISTOPHER M KERR 1221 HARBOR
AVE SW UNIT 105, SEATTLE, WA 98116
HEIDI M KIRK 1221 HARBOR AVE SW UNIT 105, SEATTLE, WA 98116 by both first class and certified mail on December 28, 2023, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place December 29, 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 own-
er) 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 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) 6064819 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: February 1, 2024 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: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 99780, Pub Dates: 05/08/2024, 05/29/2024, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS
TS No WA08000176-22-1 TO No 220567902-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: JEROLD R KUTZKE AND LISA D KUTZKE, HUSBAND AND WIFE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2019-3 Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES LLC Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20090826001897 Parcel Number: 509540190006 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 7, 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, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 16, BLOCK 7, MAPLE HILLS ESTATES NO. 01, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 63 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 46 THROUGH 49, INCLUSIVE, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 509540190006 More commonly known as 14800 205TH AVE SE, RENTON, WA 98059 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated August 21, 2009, executed by JEROLD R KUTZKE AND LISA D KUTZKE, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. as original Beneficiary recorded August 26, 2009 as Instrument No. 20090826001897 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2019-3, as Owner of the related mortgage loan and recorded April 3, 2020 as Instrument Number 20200403001226 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2019-3, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as
Home Loan Mortgage Corporation as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2019-3 Contact Phone No: (888) 349-8955 Address: 3217 S. Decker Lake Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84119 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $285,361.23, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on June 7, 2024. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by May 27, 2024, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before May 27, 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 May 27, 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, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2019-3 or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS JEROLD R KUTZKE 14800 205TH AVE SE, RENTON, WA 98059 LISA D KUTZKE 14800 205TH AVE SE, RENTON, WA 98059 by both first class and certified mail on March 8, 2023, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place March 8, 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 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 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 LI-
CENSED 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) 6064819 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: January 31, 2024 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: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 99752, Pub Dates: 05/08/2024, 05/29/2024, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS
$16 million for King County nonprofit paying back rent under scrutiny
By Carleen Johnson The Center Square
A member of the King County Council hopes to get to the bottom of how taxpayer funds are being spent in cases where tenants refuse to pay their rent.
Councilmember Reagan Dunn on Tuesday introduced a motion that would place restrictions on the Housing Justice Project’s use of King County funds and request an audit of the organization’s operations related to rental assistance and legal services.
“The bottom line here is we need to get more data and more information on what is happening with the tax dollars in King County with respect to tenant assistance programs,” Dunn said. “The Housing Justice Project may have gone outside the guidelines which say we shouldn’t be funding rental assistance for people who are above 200% of the federal poverty level. That amounts to a family of four making around $61,000.”
Dunn says taxpayer dollars for housing assistance are intended for people who are truly in need.
“We’re talking about funding to help someone who lost a job or has medical bills and they get behind in rent," he said. "It’s not designed to help what I would call serial squatters who’ve figured out ways to gain the system.”
Dunn brought up a case in Bellevue that has made national headlines involving a tenant who is refusing to pay rent after declaring an income of $400,000.
After nearly two years of nonpayment, the Housing Justice Project stepped in and provided $88,000 in rent assistance in addition to free legal services.
“This indicates the money is maybe not being spent as efficiently as it could be,” Dunn observed.
The nonprofit has refused to respond to any of his requests for information. Dunn said he saw recent comments made in a local television news story suggesting the Housing Justice Project feels it is being attacked.
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MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Evergreen Home Loans Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20170630001580 Parcel Number: 7628300170 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 7, 2024, 10:00 AM, at
follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From December 1, 2021 To January 30, 2024 Number of Payments 1 $2,038.96 12 $2,015.57
$2,082.85 7 $2,510.93 Total
CHARGE INFORMATION
January
PROMISSORY NOTE IN-
Note
August
2009 Note Amount $324,000.00 Interest Paid To: November 1, 2021 Next Due Date: December 1, 2021 Current Beneficiary: Federal
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$56,299.41 LATE
December 1, 2021
30, 2024 $865.15 $865.15
FORMATION
Dated:
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