News Flash

City of Bothell News

Posted on: February 15, 2023

Bringing Communities Together

Community Members Accepting Proclamation

Dan and Sojn Hudson are an inspiring couple who define what it means to serve and to bring communities together.

The Hudsons have lived in Bothell for over 25 years now and when they aren’t hiking the trails of Shelton View Forest, they are maintaining them. 

Every week, Dan, who is part of a six-man crew, dedicates his time to clearing downed trees and debris, bringing in bark, building bridges and creating entirely new trails for community members to explore and enjoy. 

You will often find the Hudsons serving on a nonprofit board, volunteering at a local food bank, joining a coalition or participating in a city advisory committee to help Bothell and the greater Puget Sound Region become more welcoming and inclusive for all. 

To date, Sojn is part of the Bothell Police Community Academy, which gives participants an inside look at the Police Department, and she recently served on the City's ad-hoc DEI Task Force. Dan is a passionate board member of the Breakfast Group, where he mentors and advocates for at-risk Black male high school students who attend Seattle School District. Dan also plays an active role in the Bothell Police Department's Community Advisory Committee, formed just this year.
 
Last week, Dan and Sojn, graciously accepted the City’s Black History Month Proclamation and shared what Black History Month means to them, as well as steps we can all take to celebrate and support Black Americans.

“Black History Month is a time to reflect and to honor those who have come before us, and for setting strides to do more, to bring more equality. It’s also a time to look beyond the people that we all know and to learn about the unsung heroes and the other Black pioneers who have helped shape our culture and America to be what it is today. Go out and patronize Black businesses, go shop, go to a new restaurant, go to a church. Expose yourselves to something that isn’t right there. Just last week, I went to a new coffee shop that is owned by a Black and Latin couple. I don’t even drink coffee but I bought tea and pastries to support them,” Sojn shared.

When we asked Dan and Sojn what their vision is for the future of Bothell, they both said that what they want is for Bothell to thrive for all communities.

“It takes a village. It really, truly does. In order for justice to move forward, we must all stand together.” 

Learn more about Black History Month and additional ways that you can celebrate today. 


Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in City of Bothell News

Sustainamania

Sustainamania 2023

Posted on: May 11, 2023
Boy Playing in Sprinkler

Heat Watch, May 13-15

Posted on: May 12, 2023
Pedestrians in crosswalk

Sidewalk Survey

Posted on: April 27, 2023
Sound Transit Bus

April 25 Stride BRT Meeting

Posted on: April 13, 2023
Public Works Crew

The Latest Winter Weather Updates

Posted on: February 22, 2023
Multi Family Home

Middle Housing Updates

Posted on: January 5, 2023
Kwan Wong

Welcoming Finance Director Kwan Wong

Posted on: January 4, 2023
Councilmember Dodd

Amanda Dodd's Journey to Joining Council

Posted on: December 29, 2022
Person on phone during holidays

Holiday Health and Wellness

Posted on: December 19, 2022
Councilmember Alderks

Quarterly Council Update

Posted on: December 14, 2022
Hands Cradling Heart Ornament

Make the Season Bright by Giving Back

Posted on: December 6, 2021
fallen tree

Wind and Flooding Updates

Posted on: November 29, 2022
Summer Bothell Bridge Newsflash Img

Bothell Bridge Newsletter, Summer 22

Posted on: June 23, 2022
Survey

Community Budget Survey Results

Posted on: May 6, 2022
Grants

Grant Funding for Local Businesses

Posted on: March 3, 2022
Recruitment Image

City Manager Recruitment Process

Posted on: December 8, 2021
Bothell Bridge

Bothell Bridge Newsletter, Winter 21-22

Posted on: January 4, 2022
Parl Guthrie, Councilmember Tom Agnew and Jim Morrison at Veterans Memorial Drive Event

City Unveils Veterans Memorial Drive

Posted on: November 12, 2021