Seattle City Council

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...

Op-Ed: Sara Nelson’s Agenda Is Out of Step with Seattle

The council president's push to slash public services instead of raise new revenue is at odds with voters. When Argentina’s new right-wing president Javier Milei...

Op-Ed: The City Council Must Prioritize Climate Action Now

Climate change and global warming must join safety, homelessness, and housing at the top of the City’s agenda.   In the first Seattle City Council...

Battle Lines Emerging for Open Seattle Council Seat

Council winnowed 72 applicants down to eight, with Tanya Woo and Vivian Song leading contenders. The Seattle City Council has a vacancy and 72 people...

Tammy Morales, Rob Saka To Chair Key Council Committees During Pivotal Year

Morales is in as land use chair, "Pothole King" Saka to lead transportation, and Strauss claims budget chair. On Tuesday afternoon, the brand new Seattle...

Op-Ed: Seattle Council Is Trying to Make Housing More Expensive

Tell your councilmember to vote against the transportation impact fee. On Tuesday, amidst a deep housing affordability crisis, the outgoing Seattle City Council is setting...
Parkgoes sit on the ampitheater at Bellevue's Downtown park with skyscrapers in the background.

2023 General Election Endorsements

2024 is a critical year for the City of Seattle. It’s a comprehensive plan year. It’s the year we’ll shape and pass a new...

Sunday Video: City Council Forum 2 on Housing and the Seattle Comp Plan

On Wednesday, the eight Seattle City Council candidates in open seat races faced off in a forum held at First Baptist Church. Questions were...