2017 Endorsement Questionnaire: Peter Steinbrueck
As part of our endorsement process at The Urbanist, we ask candidates to complete a standard questionnaire to better understand and evaluate their positions...
Buried Report Throws Cold Water on Zahilay’s Billion-Dollar Housing Bond Proposal
The idea of using King County's uptapped bonding capacity to unlock dollars for affordable housing seemed like a promising new area for exploration. But a report dropped on the county council's doorstep this summer outlined some major obstacles and the need for a new dedicated revenue source to back the bonds.
Is the Progressive Media Landscape in Seattle Drying Up?
Crosscut's opinion section is dead, the publication's new executive editor M. David Lee III announced last week. The move will deprive Seattle of another...
Challengers Circled for Sawant’s Seat at District 3 Forum
It was standing room only at the District 3 Seattle City Council forum at the Washington Labor Council last Thursday. A growing pool of...
Ry Armstrong Lays Out Progressive Contrast Against Mayor Harrell
Last month, actor and union representative Ry Armstrong jumped in the Seattle mayor's race, arguing Bruce Harrell is dropping the ball on a plethora of issues. In their interview with The Urbanist, Armstrong explained what they'd do differently.
We Should Rank Our Votes in Presidential Primaries
Every legally cast vote should count and every voter should feel like they had their say. I think we can all agree on that.
Unfortunately,...
Midweek Video: Millions of Americans Can’t Pay Rent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F07yTI0J3Qk
Vox explains why eviction is a crisis in America and what might or might not be done about it.
Nelson, Saka Boycott Housing Committee, Blocking Seattle Renters Commission Appointments
Council President Sara Nelson and Councilmember Rob Saka unexpectedly skipped a housing committee meeting Wednesday, holding up 14 appointments to the shorthanded Seattle Renters Commission. Councilmember Alexis Rinck sharply criticized the "disrespectful" move, as did several nominees.








