Year of Housing 2.0 Mostly Fizzles Out at Washington Legislature
The state's 60-day legislative session wrapped on March 7 with only a few housing bills headed to Governor Inslee's desk. Rent stabilization, transit-oriented development, lot-splitting, and a builder's remedy all failed to pass.
Candidates are Blitzing to Join the Fray in Seattle Council Races
It's been a busy week for candidates jumping in the 2019 Seattle City Council race. The seven district-based council seats will be up, and...
Call to Action: HALA Testimony
The Seattle City Council will hear public comment on the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) Committee recommendations on Wednesday at 5:30pm.
People opposed to...
Saturday Video: Hacks and Wonks Primary Election Roundtable
Hacks and Wonks hosted a panel on primary election results with four top political strategists. Check out the video for their takeaways.
Seattle City Council Expected to Approve Mayor’s Budget Today
Affordable housing advocates dominated an extended public comment period before the final City budget committee session. Photo by author.
State Senate Greenlights Sweeping Transit-Oriented Housing Bill
Three years in the making, HB 1491 would require Washington cities to zone for apartment buildings near rail stations and rapid bus stops. A compromise around housing affordability mandates finally paved the way for the bill's passage in both chambers.
Seattle Will Have Its Own Green New Deal
Seattle's City Council has unanimously voted to endorse the Seattle Green New Deal, which calls for the City to create and implement policies and...
Nicole Thomas-Kennedy 2021 Questionnaire – Seattle City Attorney
Nicole Thomas-Kennedy is running for Seattle City Attorney against long-time incumbent Pete Holmes. She was a late entrant to the race but quickly collected...