2021 August Primary Election Results: Early Returns
As of 8pm this evening, the early returns for the 2021 August Primary have been posted. Counting will continue over the coming weeks, usually...
Rent Stabilization Makes It Across the Finish Line at Last Minute
The Washington State Legislature approved a 7% to 10% cap on rent hikes Sunday, after the proposal faced a rollercoaster of obstacles over the course of the 105-day session.
A Conversation with Newly Retired Councilmember Rob Johnson
After ushering in the expansions of Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) to all of Seattle's urban villages with a unanimous vote, District 4 Councilmember Rob...
Prop 1A Ballots Have Arrived, Determining Social Housing’s Future in Seattle
Seattle Proposition 1A would tax excess compensation to fund mixed-income social housing. The Urbanist endorses a yes on 1A vote and urges you to vote by the February 11 deadline.
New Seattle Police Contract Punts on Accountability, Delivers Big 23% Raise
Mayor Harrell's contract would make Seattle police the highest paid in the region, but no more accountable.
The long-awaited new proposed contract between the City...
An Infrastructure Plan for a Progressive Wave
The Amtrak Cascades tragedy provided an opening for a certain troll-in-chief to promote his infrastructure plan. If the Republican infrastructure plan--which at one point...
2015 General Election Cheat Sheet
It’s October 14th, and you know what that means: ballots are in the mail! Voters are faced with a number of tough choices —...
Op-Ed: King County Parks Levy Is Vote for Strong, Equitable Communities for All
Two leaders lay out the case for approving King County Parks Levy, which is on the primary ballot this summer.