NAC Update - WA: Seattle REJECTS nudity ban

You gotta love Seattle. The Board of Commissioners for the Parks & Rec Department there have REJECTED a sweeping proposal to ban mere nudity in all of the City's parks. Unobtrusive clothing-optional use of portions of certain parks has been a tradition in Emerald City. Nudity is a part of celebration, protest and expression there.

The Commissioners understand.

The Naturist Action Committee's Mark Storey attended the Thursday evening meeting of the Commissioners, and he files a remarkable story of the success of naturists and others who pulled together quickly to oppose the proposed ban.

Read the NAC Update and enjoy!

NAC Action Alert - Seattle considers ban on nudity in parks

The Board of Parks Commissioners for the Seattle, Washington, Department of Parks & Recreation will been asked to ban nudity in all of the City's park areas and facilities that are open to the public. Staffer Karen Tsao will present the proposal at a meeting on of the Commissioners on Thursday evening, November 14, 2008.

The Naturist Action Committee will be at the meeting. Although this information comes with very short notice, NAC has asked interested and involved local residents from the Seattle area to attend the meeting, too.

Details are included in a NAC Action Alert on this important matter.

Look for further information as this situation develops.