The Urbanist Podcast: 2022 Legislature Wrap Up
A 60-day legislative session might seem like a ridiculously short period of time to get governing done for the eighth largest economy in the...
2020 Endorsement Questionnaire: Kirsten Harris-Talley, LD37-2
The Urbanist Elections Committee invited state legislature candidates in the Seattle metropolitan region to fill out our questionnaire to participate in our endorsement process....
Meetup Video: February 2021 with Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda
https://youtu.be/b7OYLGiIJyc
This month, Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda was the guest speaker at The Urbanist’s meetup. You can rewatch her discussion here.
Downtown Seattle Declares Itself Resurgent at Annual Gala
The theme was resurgence at the Downtown Seattle Association's annual State of Downtown event yesterday. With two years of pandemic suffering and emergency public...
Sunday Video: Darya Farivar Talk at October Urbanist Meetup
Check out the video from our talk with Darya Farivar at The Urbanist's October virtual meetup. Farivar is running for State Representative in the...
Zack Hudgins Questionnaire – State House District 11, Position 1
The Urbanist Elections Committee invited candidates in the Seattle metropolitan region to fill out our questionnaire and participate in our endorsement process. We based our...
The Seattle Times’ Credibility on Transportation Levies Has Run Out
The editorial board of Seattle's only remaining daily newspaper has an abysmal track record when it comes to supporting the Seattle transportation levy. Voters should take their recommendation with a boulder of salt.
Harrell’s Office Buries Records Pertaining to Investigation into Chief of Staff
Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office appears to have deleted or is withholding a contract used to make a crucial legal decision regarding the Mayor’s newly-minted Chief of Staff, Andrew Myerberg. Harrell’s office appears to be violating the terms of the settlement agreement reached with the Seattle Times in 2023 over the widespread deletion of text messages in the Durkan administration.