Washington Legislature Opts for Incentives Over Mandates to Promote Housing Density in HB 1923
It's rare these days to hear of a piece of legislation attracting significant bipartisan support in both Washington State's House and Senate. For that...
Op-Ed: Cities Must Embrace Housing Abundance to Resist Rise of Authoritarianism
Counteracting authoritarianism and building a bright and welcoming future requires an abundance agenda centering housing growth. Cities like Seattle must lead the way.
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,...
Seattle Times Rescinds Kathy Lambert Endorsement Over Racist Mailer
The King County Council could get a shakeup this election, and those odds went up last week as Republican incumbent Kathy Lambert lost her...
It’s Time for Smart Solutions for Our Housing Crisis
Everyone needs a home, and that’s why all of us are hurt by Washington’s housing crisis.
Nearly 23,000 people in our state experienced homelessness in...
Dow Constantine 2021 Questionnaire – King County Executive
Dow Constantine is seeking his fourth term as King County Executive. Born and raised in West Seattle, Constantine first won elected office in 1996...
Seattle Council Appoints Debora Juarez to Fill District 5 Vacancy
Juarez, who represented District 5 from 2016 to 2023, will immediately become one of the most experienced members of the council. But she pledged to defer to former Councilmember Cathy Moore when it comes to the city's growth plan, a move that likely worries housing advocates.
Bellevue Ordinance for Supportive Housing Passes Along a Divided Council
Months of work by Bellevue's city staff, Planning Commission, and City Council finally concluded Monday evening when Council voted to permanently allow permanent supportive...