General Election 2022: Early Counts
Voting in Washington is complete, but the counting is not. The early returns for the 2022 November General Election have been posted as of...
General Election Day 2022: Your Last Minute Roundup of Urbanist Endorsements, Op-Eds, and Ballot...
With the news broadcasters going full wall-to-wall touch screens, it's obvious that Election Day is upon us. Turn in your ballot now. Don't wait...
Sagging Revenue Forecast Prompts Seattle Council to Push Back Budget Timeline
A “grave” report from the new Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts (OERF) showed a hit to the general fund and a steep decline...
Leesa Manion Holds Razor-Thin Lead in King County Prosecutor Race, NPI Poll Finds
The race for King County Prosecutor couldn't be any tighter. Urbanist-endorsed Leesa Manion is up 32% to 31% over Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell...
Commission Nears Final Seattle City Council Map, Sticks with Magnolia Split, Fixes Fremont Folly
On Monday the Seattle Redistricting Commission heeded the calls of city-wide community coalitions, moving on to the final phases of establishing the Seattle City...
Op-ed: Vote Yes on Seattle Prop 1 and 1B for Ranked Choice Voting
Democracy is under attack across America. Whether it’s voter suppression laws or election denialism, the power of the voter is in dire straits.
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Restorative Justice is a Vital Component of Livable Urbanism
Last week I wrote about Pooja Vaddadi’s race to oust incumbent Judge Adam Eisenberg from the Seattle Municipal Court. Vaddadi contrasts her competence and...
General Election 2022: Notes, Endorsements, and Get Voting!
With only 13 days to go before the General Election, ballots are officially in the hands of Washington voters. This is your reminder that...