Long-Time Laurelhurst Community Club President Retires

The Laurelhurst Community Club (LCC) posted this information in their recent newsletter:

Jeannie Hale, Dedicated LCC Advocate, Retires

In an October letter to trustees, Jeannie wrote, “It has been my honor
to serve as LCC president for so many years and later as co-president. When I became president, LCC gradually transformed to a working board. Everyone then had some kind of responsibility and this has continued... making LCC one of the most effective community councils
in the city.”

Under Jeannie’s 20+ years’ tenure, LCC set up its first website, an email network that transformed into our Constant Contact program, and “calls and concerns from neighbors,” a focus at each meeting to help neighbors to maneuver through city bureaucracy to resolve a myriad of issues. 

With her leadership, LCC was successful in receiving many city grants for pedestrian safety improvements – including the extended planted median on NE 41st St. adjacent to the Battelle/Talaris site, the pedestrian refuge island on Surber, the large traffic circle at the end of the boulevard on 43rd Ave. NE, and many other traffic circles, speed bumps, and chicanes. 

With assistance from neighboring communities, LCC was successful in the long-sought sidewalks on NE 30th St. behind University Village and the creation of Blakeley Crescent Park with a grant from the Seahawks and others. During her tenure, LCC was successful in legal matters relating to University Village, Seattle Children’s, Battelle/Talaris, the UW, and other land use matters.

LCC treasurer Emily Dexter, remarked, “Our entire neighborhood owes much of our community spirit to your tireless and long time commitment to making Laurelhurst the community it is today.” President Colleen McAleer responded, “It takes time, effort and commitment to have done all of this good work for the residents of Laurelhurst and the City.”

Our community thanks you for your dedication and service, Jeannie.