Elections & Endorsements

About a 100 people rallied against Amazon for trying to buy the Seattle City Council elections. (Photo by Doug Trumm)

Amazon Tries to Buy Seattle Election with $1.5 Million Donation, Facebook and Google Each...

Unlike its tech giant competitors in Facebook and Google, Amazon hasn't pledged $1 billion to build housing in its hometown region. Amazon hasn't even...
Mayor Jenny Durkan gave soon-to-retire Police Chief Carmen Best some flowers to express her gratitude during a press conference about blocking police budget cuts in the Norm Rice room at City Hall. (Seattle Channel)

Jenny Durkan Is a Failed Mayor

Every December, Mayor Jenny Durkan releases a list of accomplishments from the year, putting a positive spin on another year of her administration. This...

Was the Mercer Megablock Deal a Megablunder?

On August 7th, Mayor Jenny Durkan finally unveiled the winner of the contest for the most coveted real estate parcel in town: the 2.8-acre...
Song poses in front a playground jungle gym.

Op-Ed: Seattle Needs Another Pro-Housing Advocate on Council

Vivian Song is the candidate that fits the mold and the moment. Council would be wise to appoint her. On Thursday evening, eight candidates filed...
Photo of Rian Watt wearing a t-shirt from the National Civil Rights museum and an unbuttoned button down shirt. He is smiling slightly.

Rian Watt Talks Primary Results on Hack and Wonks Podcast

The Urbanist's Senior Advisor Rian Watt discussed primary election results and the latest happenings at Seattle City Hall on a August 9 episode of...
Anna Zivarts and her son smile and load a bike on the rack in front of a bus while it waits at a stop.

Op-Ed: Vote No on Initiative 2117 to Ensure Mobility for Washingtonians

I-2117 would repeal the Climate Commitment Act, erasing badly needed funding for sidewalks, transit, safety upgrades, and more. Vote 'No' to ensure mobility for all, including nondrivers who compose 30% of our state‘s population. 

Top Urbanist Action: Vote Out the Bums

Well it's Election Day and polls close at 8pm. Find your nearest ballot box here or drop it in the mail box in time to...

Vote Yes on King County’s Crisis Care Centers Levy

This month, King County voters have the chance to significantly expand our county’s capacity to support people experiencing mental health crises by passing the...