Redistricting Maps Show Aggressive Republican Gerrymandering as Deadline Approaches
Washington State's redistricting process is off to the most contentious start in 40 years as Republicans propose aggressive gerrymanders of Seattle and the state...
Lack of Clarity in Seattle City Code Harms Renters
Parallel to Governor Inslee’s housing stability bridge program and Mayor Durkan’s extension of Seattle’s eviction moratorium, the Seattle City Council passed a series of...
New Seattle Legislation Advances Renter Protections Against Economic Eviction
On Monday, the Seattle City Council had a busy -- and consequential -- day of voting on council bills related to renters' rights in...
Mayor’s Budget Proposes Adding 35 Cops, Skimps Elsewhere
Mayor Jenny Durkan released her budget today and sent Deputy Mayor Shefali Ranganathan to deliver brief remarks on the proposal to the Seattle City...
2022 Seattle Solidarity Budget Launches Today
With its official launch, the Seattle Solidarity Budget coalition seeks to influence decision making over the 2022 City of Seattle Budget.
This weekend marks...
First Look at Proposed State Legislature Redistricting Maps
The four members of the Washington State Redistricting Committee submitted their first draft of maps this week. At this stage the four maps --...
Early Polling Indicates Tight Mayoral Race, Potent Lines of Attack Against Harrell
The Seattle Mayoral race is shaping up to be a tight one. Just two points separated Bruce Harrell and Lorena González in the primary,...
The Urbanist’s 2021 General Endorsements
This election, Seattle can do much to advance progressive causes and elevate visionary leaders. The flip side of the coin is a possible retreat...