Washington Legislature’s New Thinking About Housing
WALeg Wednesday Prepares for Floor Vote Frenzies and Small Improvements to Regulations.
In This Digest:
Important Bills At A Glance
Weekly Focus: Lot Splitting and Statewide ADUs
Another...
It Is Time For Sound Transit’s Board of Directors Meeting
How to watch and comment at today's system expansion discussion.
After a lot of discussion and plenty of competing visions, it is time to hear...
2022 Seattle Solidarity Budget Launches Today
With its official launch, the Seattle Solidarity Budget coalition seeks to influence decision making over the 2022 City of Seattle Budget.
This weekend marks...
Third Cruise Terminal Cancelled, Activists Call on Port of Seattle to Phase Out Cruise...
"Is your port doing business with a dangerously unregulated industry?"
If you live in Seattle, a city that prides itself on protecting workers' rights...
Why You Should Vote No On Seattle Initiative 123
It's time to vote down one of the most disastrous ballot measures to come before Seattle voters in years: Initiative 123, a rogue attempt...
What’s in the Transit-Oriented Development Bill the WA House Just Passed
Last week, the Washington House passed HB 2160, which has the potential to open up significant areas around transit for new homes. Hurdles remain to win passage in the Senate, including objections to the bill's requirement that 10% of new units be affordable.
$230 Million Deficit Hangs Over Annual Harrell Speech
In his state of the city speech Tuesday, Harrell eschewed new taxes and promised yet-to-be identified budget cuts. He pledged a long-delayed draft of the Seattle Comprehensive Plan and an incentive package for office-to-housing conversions will be released in March.
MASS Forums Reveal Stark Differences in Council Races
The Seattle City Council candidate forums hosted by the Move All Seattle Sustainably (MASS) coalition zeroed in on transportation and housing issues and revealed...