The U District Partnership (UDP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors. The UDP Board has broad representation from throughout the District; including two property owners, two business owners, two residents, one social service provider, one business tenant, up to four “at-large” representatives in the District, and four University of Washington representatives. The UDP Board meets ten times per year and is governed by bylaws to oversee the work plan of UDP staff and address issues arising in the neighborhood.
UDP BOARD MEMBERS
- Lois Ko, Co-Chair
Owner, Sweet Alchemy Ice Cream - Rob Lubin, Co-Chair
Director of Facilities and Capital Planning, Housing & Food Services, University of Washington - Trevor Peterson, Treasurer
Chief Operating Officer, University Bookstore - Stephen Antupit, Secretary
U District Resident - Kate Barr
Executive Director, Scarecrow Video - Sally Clark
Interim Director of Campus Safety, University of Washington - Jeremy Eknoian
Real Estate Asset Services Manager, University of Washington - John Hix
Pastor, Seattle Vineyard Church - Rick Jones
Owner, University Business Center - Kristine Kenney
Director of Campus Architecture & Planning, University of Washington - Moe Khan
Owner, Cedars Restaurant - Maya Lu,
Owner, Boba Up - Anson Lin
Owner, Astora Construction - Santhi Perumal
Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration for the College of Education, University of Washington - Miles Richardson
General Manager, Audi Seattle & University Volkswagen - Don Schulze
President, University District Parking Associates - Anna Sorokina
Manager, U-District Branch, WSECU - Josh Stabenfeldt
Branch Executive, University Family YMCA - Alfred Shiga
Owner, Shiga’s Imports
Upcoming Board Meetings
Upcoming UDP Board Meetings:
- Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 11:30am – 1:00pm (In-Person, UW Tower, Floor 22, 4333 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105)
- Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | 11:30am – 1:00pm (Zoom)
- Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm (In-Person)
- Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | 11:30am – 1:00pm (Zoom)
- Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | 11:30am – 1:00pm (In-Person
- Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 11:30am – 1:00pm (Zoom)
- Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | 11:30am – 1:00pm (In-Person)
- Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | 11:30am – 1:00pm (Zoom)
- Thursday, June 27, 2024 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm (In-Person) – ANNUAL RATEPAYER MEETING
To attend an upcoming meeting or to provide public comment, please contact Don Blakeney at don@udistrictpartnership.org.
Past Meetings
2023
September 2023 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
June 2023 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
April 2023 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
March 2023 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
February 2023 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
January 2023 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
2022
December 2022 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
October 2022 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
September 2022 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
July 2022 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
June 2022 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
May 2022 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
April 2022 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
March 2022 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
February 2022 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
January 2022 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
2021
December 2021 Board Meeting Canceled
November 2021 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
October 2021 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
September 2021 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
August 2021 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
July 2021 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
June 2021 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
May 2021 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
April 2021 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
March 2021 UDP Board Agenda and Packet
UDP Financial & Legal Documents
Below you can find information about the U District Partnership’s (UDP) annual budgets, audits, tax reporting, and bylaws. The UDP fiscal year begins on July 1st and ends on June 30th. The annual operating budget is approximately $2,000,000. Revenue sources include: U District Business Improvement Area (UDBIA) assessment dollars, event and program sponsorships, and grants. UDP proposes an annual budget and work plan which is passed by the UDP Board, and accepted by ratepayers at the Annual Meeting each year. Financial reporting and oversight is conducted by the Executive Director, the contracted finance staff, and a joint UDP/BIA Finance Committee. Financial statements are reviewed and approved by UDP at each monthly board meeting and accepted by the UDBIA Ratepayer Advisory Board at quarterly meetings.
UDP Budgets & Work Plans
- 2022-2023 UDP Budget & Work Plan
- 2021-2022 UDP Budget & Work Plan
- 2020-2021 UDP Budget & Work Plan
Audits and Financial Reviews
- 2021-2022 Audit Report
- 2020-2021 Audit Report
990 Forms
Legal Documents