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Politics and Government

Social Housing Measure Qualifies To Run on Seattle Ballot Next Year

Yesterday, the House Our Neighbors coalition announced their social-housing-focused Initiative 135 had qualified to run on the ballot in Seattle, which will likely occur...

Top Urbanist Action: Tell PSRC How to Spend Millions on Bikes and Pedestrians

Help influence $17.5 million in transportation spending: The Puget Sound Regional Council is planning to dole out $17.5 million for pedestrian and bike grants....

2015 General Election Endorsements

The general election is just a month away. We've whittled down our choices for City Council from 47 (!) to 18 candidates, but only nine...
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Budget Reckoning Has Pedersen Calling for Cuts, Not Corporate Taxes

Yesterday, the Seattle City Council dug into the latest budget projections and found the City is expected to be short between $210 million to...

Car Tab Bill Returns: House Democrats Move to Rollback Sound Transit 3 Funding

On Friday, a chorus of Democrats joined Representative Mike Pellicciotti (D-Federal Way) to file a bill reducing funding for Sound Transit 3. House Bill...

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...

2018 General Election Endorsements

Voters have big decisions before them in the November 6th general election. Control of the US House of Representatives is at stake, and Washington...
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Land Use Smorgasbord at Final Seattle City Council Meeting of 2022

Highway Lids, Design Review Waivers for Affordable Housing, Continuing Streateries, and Easing Food Truck Restrictions In its final full meeting of 2022, the Seattle City...