Map of the Week: Restrooms for All
The Seattle City Auditor's report on the Navigation Team, recently presented to the city council's Civil Rights, Utilities, Economic Development, and Arts Committee, included...
Meet Michael George, Council Candidate in District 7
It is apparent early on in conversation with District 7 City Council candidate Michael George that he loves cities, but the dedicated urbanite and...
City Council Registers Three New Landmarks and Accidentally Blows Hole in Budget
On Monday, the Seattle City Council formally registered three more historic structures to the city landmarks register. The suite of new landmarks include a...
District 4 City Council Candidate Shaun Scott Wants Seattle to Live Up to Its...
"I want readers of The Urbanist to know I’m someone who considered himself an urbanist before I decided to run for city council, and...
Candidates are Blitzing to Join the Fray in Seattle Council Races
It's been a busy week for candidates jumping in the 2019 Seattle City Council race. The seven district-based council seats will be up, and...
Seattle City Council Expected to Approve Mayor’s Budget Today
Affordable housing advocates dominated an extended public comment period before the final City budget committee session. Photo by author.
Head Tax Down in Flames as Councilmembers Fret Over Polling, Chamber Money
Yesterday the Seattle City Council voted 7-2 to repeal the Employee Hours Tax (aka "head tax") less than one month after they passed it...
2017 General Election Results
Below are the results for the 2017 General Election for Washington State as of November 7th. The results are still early with some races...