Walking King County’s Twenty Year Budget Tight Rope
"A Broken System" Limits Funding For General Fund, Transit, Housing, and More...
On September 24th, King County Executive Dow Constantine put forth the proposed King...
Mayor Murray’s Departments Back Better Parking Solutions
Seattle could be on the cusp of better parking solutions. After a year of studying policy options, the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and...
2020 Endorsement Questionnaire: Chukundi Salisbury, LD37-2
The Urbanist Elections Committee invited state legislature candidates in the Seattle metropolitan region to fill out our questionnaire to participate in our endorsement process....
Vote “For” the Seattle Metropolitan Park District
This primary election, Seattle voters will answer a question: do we believe that parks and community centers are an essential service, and a priority...
Urbanism Can Help Fight Fascism But Only With Reform
In the wake of last Tuesday's electoral collapse, think pieces have abounded. I've spun myself in circles and tied my stomach into knots trying...
Harrell Budget Doubles Down on Police Spending
In Mayor Bruce Harrell’s 2026 budget proposal unveiled Tuesday, the Seattle Police Department was the big winner, seeing a $34.5 million increase. The mayor would use a new 0.1% “public safety” sales tax increase and a business tax overhaul to close a $122 million deficit and fund new investments.
How I Was Sidelined From The Wallingford Community Council
The Wallingford Community Council had its annual meeting Wednesday night and elected a new slate of board members, and, to make a long story...
Get Involved with Liveable Kirkland’s Toolkit for Activism
Providing public input for local policymaking can be mysterious and daunting. Liveable Kirkland’s Guide to Influencing Kirkland City Policy provides straight-forward instructions and tips...