Politics and Government

2015 Seattle City Council Election, District 8: Tim Burgess Interview

Article Note: The Urbanist is publishing a series of interviews with a selection of 2015 Seattle City Council candidates. In June, we will release our endorsements. Tim Burgess...

How I Was Sidelined From The Wallingford Community Council

The Wallingford Community Council had its annual meeting Wednesday night and elected a new slate of board members, and, to make a long story...
Lorena González wears a blue dress and has long brown hair.

The Urbanist’s 2021 General Endorsements

This election, Seattle can do much to advance progressive causes and elevate visionary leaders. The flip side of the coin is a possible retreat...

2018 Endorsement Questionnaire: Nicole Macri

As part of our endorsement process at The Urbanist, we ask candidates to complete a standard questionnaire to better understand and evaluate their positions...

Op-Ed: Vote No For I-732

Editor's note: On Monday and Tuesday this week, two op-eds will appear on the publication making the cases for and against I-732, a proposed...

2018 Endorsement Questionnaire: Dan Harder

As part of our endorsement process at The Urbanist, we ask candidates to complete a standard questionnaire to better understand and evaluate their positions...

Break Down the Seattle City Budget with The Urbanist on October 30

The leaves are turning, Halloween is approaching... that can only mean one thing in Seattle city government: Budget season is here -- a time...

The Urbanist Endorses Burien’s Measure 1 as Real Minimum Wage Boost

Burien residents should vote for Measure 1 because it will actually raise pay for low-wage workers. The Burien City Council has sought to muddy the waters, but their alternative is riddled with exemptions and a tip penalty that will largely erase the benefit to workers.